The Middle East has seen significant investment in its start-up ecosystem in recent years - from government backed incubators supporting FinTechs and tech start-ups, to new regulation designed to make it easier for companies to set-up and do business. The stage has been set for venture capital (VC) and corporate venture capital (CVC) to thrive.
This is particularly the case for larger corporates in the context of the on-going pandemic. Digital evolution has been fast-tracked and there is a renowned push to embrace new technology and enhance growth in a rapidly evolving business environment, and CVC can support corporate growth.
This roundtable will explore what we can expect to see in the VC and CVC space in the near future.