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100Unicorns targets $200M fund as it eyes MENA investment opportunities
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7m ago
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Early-stage VC fund 100Unicorns has opened its first international office in Abu Dhabi. The office will act as a gateway to the MENA region, creating a curated cross-border corridor between India and the UAE for startup investments. The fund, formerly known as 9Unicorns, aims to develop 100 high-potential startups into billion-dollar companies within a decade. Since its launch in 2020, it has funded 145 startups, including Shiprocket and Zypp Electric, and helped six reach valuations over $200m and 30 exceed $50m in three years.
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9Unicorns launches Fund II with target of $200 Mn, rebrands itself to 100Unicorns
Entrackr
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1y ago
Medial
Early-stage accelerator fund 9Unicorns has announced the launch of its second fund following a rebranding exercise. As a result of this rebranding, 9Unicorns will now be known as 100Unicorns. 100Unicorns, a part of multistage investing firm Venture Catalysts Group, has launched its second accelerator fund called 100Unicorns Fund II with a target size of $200 million including a green-shoe option of $100 million. In its first fund, 100Unicorns Fund I (formerly 9Unicorns) had invested in several startups including Videoverse, Trunativ, ZyppElectric, Renee Cosmetics, and IGP. It provides funding ranging from $300,000 to $1 million per startup in the first round, along with product, business and fundraising support. This is followed by $500,000 to $2 million in subsequent rounds with co-investors. 100Unicorns said that it has played a crucial role in the startup ecosystem with initiatives such as DDay and ProStar serving as catalysts for over 80 startups that have collectively secured around $400 million in funding. With the new fund, the fund aims to nurture a pool of 200 outlier startups and propel them to join the billion-dollar club over the next decade.
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100Unicorns faces another investment failure in two years
VCCircle
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10m ago
Medial
Venture capital firm 100Unicorns has suffered another investment failure with one of its portfolio companies shutting down its operations. This is the second setback for the firm in the past two years. 100Unicorns, formerly known as 9Unicorns, was established by Venture Catalysts and recently launched a new venture capital fund aiming to raise $200 million. The details of the failed investment and the reasons behind the company's closure have not been disclosed.
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Golden Gate Ventures' Lints on portfolio mix for first MENA fund, LPs and more
VCCircle
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11m ago
Medial
Golden Gate Ventures, a Singapore-based venture capital firm, is seeking investment opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through its $100 million fund. The firm is interested in sectors such as B2B SaaS, fintech, healthtech, deeptech, edtech, alternative energy, and green technology. They are actively scouting for startups in these areas to diversify their portfolio.
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Oman investor comes onboard for Singapore VC Golden Gate Ventures’ debut MENA fund
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5m ago
Medial
Golden Gate Ventures, a Singapore-based venture capital firm, has expanded to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with a new $100-million fund. Oman’s sovereign investor has joined as a limited partner. The fund, headquartered in Doha, marks Golden Gate Ventures' first international VC initiative aimed at supporting early-stage startups in the MENA region. The collaboration underscores the growing investment interest in the vibrant MENA startup ecosystem.
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Singapore VC firm Golden Gate Ventures rolls out $100-mn MENA fund
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Singapore-based venture capital firm, Golden Gate Ventures, has introduced a $100 million investment fund aimed at the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The firm, which already manages assets worth $250 million across three continents, has secured $20 million in commitments for the MENA fund. The new fund will focus on supporting early-stage startups in the rapidly growing MENA market.
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ADQ, Oman Investment Authority float VC fund to make bets in buzzing MENA startup market
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Gulf sovereign wealth investors, ADQ and Oman Investment Authority, have launched a venture capital fund to support high-growth startups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The fund aims to capitalize on the increasing interest from VC players in the MENA startup market. ADQ is based in Abu Dhabi, while the Oman Investment Authority is the sovereign wealth fund of Oman.
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VC firm 500 Global rolls out new MENA-focused fund
VCCircle
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6m ago
Medial
VC firm 500 Global has introduced a new investment fund focused on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), backed by significant Saudi state-owned investors. The fund aims to target high-growth technology startups in the region, and also intends to support companies beyond the initial investment phase. Being one of the most active investors in MENA, 500 Global continues to strengthen its presence and commitment to fostering regional technological advancement and entrepreneurship.
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Palestinian VC Ibtikar Fund may get European LP for second fund
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
The Palestinian venture capital firm, Ibtikar Fund, is seeking a European institutional investor for its second investment fund. As the only VC firm in Palestine, Ibtikar Fund supports early-stage startups founded by Palestinians in the MENA region. The firm is looking to expand its reach and further support tech-focused entrepreneurship in the area.
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Qatar wealth fund eyeing investment opportunities in China's retail, tech sectors
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Qatar Investment Authority, the sovereign wealth fund of Qatar, is exploring investment opportunities in China's retail, healthcare, tech, and logistics sectors. The fund's unit, Qatar Investment Authority Advisory (Asia Pacific), is considering investments in both public and private companies. This comes as Middle East investors, including those from Saudi Arabia, seek to diversify their economies and reduce dependence on oil. China has emerged as a key partner for such countries, with Gulf buyers announcing a significant increase in acquisitions of Chinese targets compared to previous years.
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Grapevine: Mubadala may join hands with Warburg for Shriram Housing; Brookfield eyes Leela Palaces Listing
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
UAE sovereign fund Mubadala is reportedly in talks to partner with Warburg Pincus for the purchase of a majority stake in Shriram Housing Finance, a subsidiary of Shriram Finance. Meanwhile, Brookfield Asset Management is considering listing Leela Palaces as it seeks to expand its hospitality business in India. Mubadala is said to be exploring multiple investment opportunities in the Indian market, while Warburg Pincus and Bain Capital are also contenders for the Shriram Housing Finance deal.
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