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Sector research and operating notes on corporate venture, written for the people who have to make the decision rather than describe it.
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- Venture Building
Why sovereign wealth funds are turning toward venture building: The new playbook for economic competitiveness
For most of their history, sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) have been evaluated by a narrow set of financial metrics: risk-adjusted returns, capital preservation, and global portfolio diversification…
6 min read - Venture Building
Telling Your Story: Crafting a Compelling Equity Narrative for Singaporean Investors
In today’s investment landscape, capital flows not just to numbers, but to stories. A company’s equity narrative has become as important as its financial performance…
6 min read - VC-as-a-Service
Understanding the VC-as-a-Service Model: Beyond Capital Alone
VCaaS is a model that allows companies to create and run corporate venture capital (CVC) programmes without developing in-house investment capabilities. It combines capital…
4 min read - Venture Building
Assembling Your A-Team: The Key Advisors for a Successful Singapore IPO
Going public is one of the most significant milestones in a company's growth journey. An Initial Public Offering (IPO) not only opens the door to new capital and market visibility but also subjects…
5 min read - Venture Studio
The Long Game: Understanding the J-Curve and Liquidity in MENA Venture Building
Venture building in the MENA region is gaining momentum. From fintech and healthtech to logistics and AI, the ecosystem is rapidly evolving. For investors, this presents enormous opportunities…
4 min read - Venture Studio
From Sand to Systems: Is the MENA Region the Next Global Hub for Venture Building?
Over the past decade, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has been quietly, and rapidly, transforming from an oil-dependent economy into a hub of digital innovation…
5 min read - Venture Studio
Measuring Impact: Beyond Financial Returns in the MENA Venture Studio Model
As the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region accelerates its journey toward economic diversification and digital transformation, venture studios have emerged as powerful engines of innovation…
5 min read - Venture Studio
The Talent Factor: How Venture Studios are Solving the Founder-Operator Gap in the MENA Tech Scene
The MENA region is in the middle of a remarkable entrepreneurial awakening. Startups are no longer rare success stories, they’re becoming the driving force behind national visions, digital economies…
5 min read - Venture Studio
The Corporate Venture Studio: A New Model for Innovation in Middle Eastern Conglomerates
In recent years, the Middle East has undergone a remarkable transformation. Governments are diversifying their economies beyond oil, digital infrastructure is expanding…
5 min read
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