Global Millennial Capital Ltd.

من المتوقع أن يتجاوز قطاع الاستثمار التأثيري 1.1 تريليون دولار من حيث القيمة السوقية بحلول عام 2024، مع قيام المزيد من المستثمرين من القطاع الخاص بإطلاق صناديق موجهة نحو التأثير لتحقيق عوائد مالية واجتماعية وبيئية. ومع دخول عدد متزايد من المستثمرين المهتمين بالبيئة والمجتمع والحوكمة والمسؤولية الاجتماعية للشركات إلى السوق، نتوقع طلبًا متزايدًا على الشركات ذات الأداء القوي في مجال البيئة والمجتمع والحوكمة. ومن المتوقع أن يؤدي هذا الاتجاه بمرور الوقت إلى تحسين النتائج المالية. تتصدر بورصة الكويت وسوق أبو ظبي للأوراق المالية وسوق دبي المالي الترويج لإعداد التقارير المتعلقة بالاستدامة بين الشركات المدرجة. وتضع هذه البورصات نفسها كلاعبين رئيسيين في التمويل المستدام في الشرق الأوسط. لمعرفة المزيد حول وجهات نظرنا بشأن الاستثمار التأثيري، يمكنك سماع رؤى شريكنا العام، أندريا دانيلا، التي حضرت حدث Money Tech المرموق في الكويت، برعاية بنك الكويت الوطني، لمناقشة اتجاهات البيئة والمجتمع والحوكمة والمسؤولية الاجتماعية للشركات في منطقة الخليج. The impact investing sector is expected to surpass $1.1 trillion in market value by 2024, with more private investors launching impact-oriented funds to achieve financial, social, and environmental returns. As an increasing number of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) conscious investors enter the market, we anticipate a growing demand for companies with strong ESG performance. Over time, this trend is expected to lead to improved financial outcomes. Boursa Kuwait, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) are at the forefront of promoting sustainability reporting among listed companies. These exchanges are positioning themselves as key players in sustainable finance within the Middle East. To learn more about our perspectives on impact investing, you can hear insights from our General Partner, Andreea Danila, who attended the prestigious Money Tech event in Kuwait, sponsored by the National Bank of Kuwait, discussing ESG and CSR trends in the Gulf region. https://lnkd.in/dmb9jEEh

كانت شركة Global Millennial Capital راعيًا مشاركًا فخورًا في الحدث المرموق Leading Minds for Future Impact، الذي نظمته فعالية Crossroads Event التابعة لكلية هارفارد للأعمال في المملكة العربية السعودية، الرياض. من بين العديد من الجلسات الملهمة التي عقدتها قيادة نادي هارفارد للأعمال في دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي، ناقش المتحدثون الموقرون الحدود الرقمية، مسلطين الضوء على الدافع الاستراتيجي لدول مجلس التعاون الخليجي للتحول القطاعي وناقشوا موضوعات مثل التحول الرقمي والتقنيات الناشئة مثل الذكاء الاصطناعي وتحليلات البيانات والحوسبة السحابية. Global Millennial Capital was a proud sponsor and participant in the prestigious event Leading Minds for Future Impact, organized by the Harvard Business School Crossroads Event in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. Among many inspirational sessions held by the leadership of the Harvard Business Club of the GCC, the esteemed panelists discussed The Digital Frontier, highlighting GCC's strategic drive for sectoral transformation and debated themes such as digital transformation and emerging technologies like AI, data analytics, and cloud computing.

The landscape of the Web3 space is predominantly browser-based, which has resulted in limited adoption of mobile crypto applications. Currently, around 90% of Web3 projects are developed exclusively for browser use. Market forecasts predict that the demand for crypto-native mobile applications will expand dramatically, with an anticipated growth factor of 32.5 times in the upcoming years. LYNC stands as a pioneering mobile-centric Layer 2 platform, which aims to make Web3 universally accessible and empowers developers to create blockchain applications that compete with the speed and efficiency traditionally associated with Web2. The LYNC offers a robust and comprehensive suite of developer tools and modules to streamline the development of scalable and secure Web3 products. This infrastructure ensures that developers can swiftly deploy robust solutions bolstered by performance optimization, security frameworks, and interoperability features. LYNC’s vision is to onboard billions of smartphone users on-chain and empower solopreneurs, developers, and founders with a highly scalable roll-up and an end-to-end mobile stack to build crypto-native mobile applications and games. More about why we partnered with LYNC here: https://lnkd.in/dZWRmJkH

I am excited to announce along with my colleague Henry Sun, our belated participation in LYNC's seed round. Along with the other investors, including Movement Labs, Levitate Labs, Smape Capital, Amesten Capital, Aptos, 8186 Capital, and LonghashX, we are backing a world-class team of entrepreneurs with great connectivity in the web 3 space. Founded by Vishwas Bhushan and Shanu Joshi, LYNC is a pioneering mobile-centric Layer 2 platform that aims to make Web3 universally accessible and empower developers to create blockchain applications that can compete with the speed and efficiency traditionally associated with Web2. LYNC aims to onboard 7B+ mobile users on-chain with Movement rollup and an end-to-end mobile stack to build crypto-native mobile applications and games. Here is a short-form memo describing our rationale for why we invested: https://lnkd.in/dk3CKMAE

Our General Partner, Andreea Danila, will be attending the Global AI Show on December 13th, joining distinguished guests and industry leaders. Global AI Show is a leading platform for strategic engagement on topics such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technologies. The event, supported by the UAE's Ministry of Artificial Intelligence is held in partnership with the Cybersecurity Council. It brings together various enterprises, including Standard Chartered Bank, Zand Bank, and Rak Bank, along with other key stakeholders such as Mubadala and Neom. Join Andreea for her panel, where she will share insights from our investment case studies as an emerging global venture capital firm. We specialize in investing in technology companies operating in cutting-edge innovation verticals, including enterprise AI, cybersecurity, data platforms, and cloud computing across the US and Western Europe. Secure your seat: https://lnkd.in/eCpx7p5c

Connect, disrupt, and reimagine the future! Step into the arena of intellectual discourse, inspired by Mr. Khaled Alsaleh's insightful revelations at Crossroads. As we anticipate the seismic shifts of the 4th industrial revolution, the conversation continues on 30-31 January at Crossroads 2024. It's not just an event; it's a testament to the power of minds converging, dissecting, and redefining the digital era. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a pivotal conversation about the future of humanity. Register for Crossroads 2024 today: https://lnkd.in/gtKSskAz #Crossroads2023 #togetherwegrow #Leadership #GlobalInnovation #leadershipmena #hbsclubofthegcc #hbsgcccrossroads #harvardbusinessschool #hbsgcc #hbsalumni #governance #health #nationaltalent #foodsecurity #transformation #sustainability #GCC #middleeast #mena #menabusiness #menaeconomy #menagovernment #gccnews #gccbusiness #gccforum #gccevents #gccleaders

Andreea Danila, Founder and General Partner at Global Millennial Capital Ltd., will speak at the World AI Summit Qatar held on the 10th and 11th of December. Global Millennial Capital pioneered a research-focused, thematic investing approach in collaboration with Harvard Business School. The award-winning firm invests in early-stage technology companies with the potential to lead and enable disruptive innovation, specifically focusing on blockchain technologies, decentralized finance, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. Andreea brings extensive experience in the mid-market merchant banking segment having previously worked for regional buy-out funds and international consulting firms where she advised sovereign wealth funds, financial sponsors, and family offices on capital agenda strategies and M&A opportunities. She holds an MBA from HULT International Business School and is a graduate of the Harvard Business School Program for Leadership Development. Interested in attending? Secure your free seat today at https://lnkd.in/d5suzJX9

The Middle East is transforming. ✨ And at the heart of this revolution: AI. The catalyst propelling the region towards sustainable growth, innovation, and global leadership in technology – attracting foreign investments and positioning the region as a global hub for technological excellence. World Summit AI MENA will tackle the most pressing AI questions of our time; ensuring that CIOs and business leaders remain ahead in this new era of human-machine collaboration. So we're delighted to share a sneak peek of the AI brains joining #WSAIQ24 as we dare to #DoAIDifferent – sharing expert guidance on the future of AI, driving innovation, growth, and productivity at scale, and showcasing AI's vast global opportunities and risks effectively. 👇 🧠 Janet Adams, SingularityNET 🧠 Joseph Bradley, TONOMUS 🧠 Kate Devlin, King's College London 🧠 Andreea Danila, Global Millennial Capital Ltd. 🧠 Nikita Gordeev, Snoonu 🧠 Christophe Lüetge, Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence - TUM 🧠 Dale Imerman, Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence - TUM 🧠 Eliseo Ferrante, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) 🧠 Kevin J. Jones, Indiana University Columbus 🧠 Salim Al-Shuaili, Ministry of Transport 🧠 Fatmah Baothman, Global Future Council 🧠 Raul Rodriguez, Woxsen University 🧠 Rahul Otawat, Mashreq 🧠 Venkatesh Mahadevan, Dubai Investments PJSC 🧠 Imran Choudary, Al Jazeera Media Network 🧠 Asmaa Eltaher, Vodafone 🧠 Rajesh Sivaprakasam, Barts Health NHS Trust 🧠 Ramachandra Yermal, Department of Government Enablement 🧠 Zahra Al Rawahi, AI Academy 🧠 Ahmed Al Hammadi, Presidential Court UAE 🧠 David Lefevre, Imperial College London 🧠 Ahmed Serag, Weill Cornell Medicine 🧠 Milan Bates, Bowhead Health 🧠 Mohamed Nagy, Children's Cancer Hospital - Egypt 57357 So what are you waiting for? Join us for the only AI summit in the world that matters on 10–11 December. Will we see you there? 👇 🎟️ ⇢ https://hubs.li/Q02HBM2B0 🗣️ ⇢ https://hubs.li/Q02HBLdV0 🗓️ ⇢ https://hubs.li/Q02HBK-b0 #DoAIDifferent #AICommunity #AIForGood #FutureOfAI

Andreea Danila, Founder and General Partner at Global Millennial Capital Ltd., will be speaking at #MoneyTech2024 on Nov 10 in Kuwait. Andreea will join the panel “Beyond the Buzzword: Evaluating the Region’s Approach to CSR and ESG,” where she’ll bring her insights on integrating ESG standards into venture capital and driving responsible investment in emerging markets. Interested in attending? Secure your free seat today on aljaridasummits.com. Andreea leads Global Millennial Capital, an award-winning venture capital and private equity firm that invests in early-stage technology companies through a research-focused, thematic approach. With over $4 billion in transaction experience across the Gulf, Andreea has a strong background in corporate finance, venture creation, and portfolio management. She is a member of the Private Equity Women International Network and a partner of the Global Private Capital Association, connecting with top institutional investors globally. Andreea holds a Master's in Finance from Hult International Business School and completed the Program for Leadership Development at Harvard Business School. #MoneyTech #VentureCapital #ESG #Fintech #Innovation #Kuwait #GCC #Risk #VC

Can decentralized finance technologies redefine the future of financial inclusion and foster sustainable wealth creation for G20 economies? Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is a fast-evolving sector that merges blockchain technology with next-generation financial services, aiming to bypass traditional intermediaries. Unlike conventional finance, DeFi services rely on smart contracts and open-source protocols, providing users greater control through non-custodial wallets and decentralized governance systems. Our research includes the examination of prominent DeFi platforms Aave, Uniswap, Lido, and dYdX that are exemplifying the innovation within the DeFi space, each addressing different needs in areas such as lending, staking, token swapping, and derivatives trading while leveraging decentralized governance to re-think participation of users and other key stakeholders. Even though DeFi addresses inefficiencies and risks inherent in traditional finance, challenges such as security vulnerabilities, over-collateralization requirements, and regulatory uncertainties persist. The decentralized nature of DeFi poses risks such as governance conflicts, anonymity in transactions, coding vulnerabilities, and changes in regulatory perspectives. Regulatory challenges include difficulties in defining and classifying crypto assets across jurisdictions, compounded by the risks of money laundering and terrorism financing. While some regulatory frameworks are emerging, a unified global approach remains critical to mitigate risks and ensure financial stability. Despite this, we remain optimistic about DeFi's potential to revolutionize financial markets and continue gaining traction globally. We thank our research contributors and analysts for their collaboration, especially our lead blockchain analyst Henry Sun, and our Venture Partner Tanushree Upreti. To explore more about our perspectives and analysis in the Research and Insights White Paper on Decentralized Finance Technologies, please download a copy of the report below.