The Business Incubators and Accelerators Company (BIAC), a subsidiary of Saudi Technology Development and Investment Company (TAQNIA), wholly-owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has joined forces with VentureSouq (VSQ), a pan-regional investment platform, to launch a new investment services vertical within BIAC that is designed to bridge the funding…
The Business Incubators and Accelerators (BIAC) and pan-regional investment platform VentureSouq (VSQ) have teamed up to launch a new investment services vertical designed to bridge the funding gap of promising Saudi start-ups. BIAC is a subsidiary of Saudi Technology Development and Investment Company (TAQNIA) that is wholly owned by the…
They invest. They run companies. And they rule the region’s VC space. Who are they? What do they have in store for the future of finance? A stellar interview that you shouldn’t miss. Tell us about VentureSouq. What is its mission and how did the idea come about? Sonia Weymuller:…
During her welcome address at the 2018 edition of the Achieving Women Forum presented by du, Dr. Alia Al Serkal, Senior Director, Human Capital Development, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du), highlighted what an amazing time it is to be a woman today- especially in the UAE. At the moment, women constitute…
Telfaz11, a Saudi Arabia-based digital media company with over 20 million subscribers on their network, and reporting more than 2 billion views on YouTube, has raised US$9 million in a Series A round of funding. The investment came from KSA-based Saudi Technology Ventures (STV), a $500 million VC fund anchored…
Source: Arabian Business / An online UAE Free Zone Navigator has been launched to help entrepreneurs, investors, and companies determine the most appropriate free-trade zone when looking to establish their presence in the country. The platform, which was launched by US legal firm Latham & Watkins and VentureSouq, compares 11…
Source: Entrepreneur Middle East / While entrepreneurs working to set up shop in the UAE are sure spoilt for choice when it comes to the number of free zones across the country, comparing the myriad options and identifying the most appropriate environment to set up their business remains a difficult task….
Latham & Watkins and VentureSouq Launch the UAE Free Zone Navigator Interactive comparative online tool designed to help entrepreneurs and investors navigate the UAE’s most popular economic free trade zones Latham & Watkins, in partnership with VentureSouq, is pleased to announce the launch of the UAE Free Zone Navigator, an innovative…
Source: The National / Angel Rising, the investor symposium organised by startAD and VentureSouq at NYU Abu Dhabi, reflects the optimism of a steadily expanding sector. “Its in the DNA of the locals to be entrepreneurial and commercial,” said John Tate, chief executive of Tamkeen, when he addressed the packed audience…
Source: Zawya / Leading digital media company with 20 million YouTube subscribers on its network will utilize funds to build capacity. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Telfaz11, the most influential digital media company based out of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has received a USD 9 million investment from lead investor Saudi…