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How India emerged as top Asian destination for Middle East investors
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
India has become the leading Asian destination for investment from the Middle East, according to a recent industry report. Over the past four years, India has received the most private capital from the Middle East, accounting for 50% of total deals made by Gulf investors in Asia. The consumer goods and services sectors have been the most popular areas for investment. This growth in investment highlights India's attractiveness as an emerging market and showcases its potential for further economic development.
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In Charts: How Middle East sovereign funds are cementing their global dominance
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Sovereign wealth funds from the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia, have increased their investments globally, outpacing state-backed investors from other countries like Singapore and Canada. The Middle Eastern funds, particularly Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, have emerged as key players in global deal-making. They have significantly increased their capital deployment in 2023, cementing their dominance in the global investment landscape.
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How IGP Is Pushing The Power Of AI, Fast Shipping To Serve 10 Mn Global Customers
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
IGP, a multi-category gifting marketplace, is leveraging AI/ML tools to personalize and curate gift items for its customers. The platform offers a wide range of gift categories and claims to serve as a one-stop online destination for gifting needs, catering to both corporate and personal occasions. With a focus on fast delivery, IGP has partnered with logistics leaders and built its own hyperlocal delivery network. The company has raised $35 million from investors, including Venture Catalysts++, and aims to expand its presence through offline stores and new dark stores across India and the Middle East.
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LP Summit Dubai 2024: Robust IPO pipeline driving optimism on exits, say panellists
VCCircle
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11m ago
Medial
- Robust IPO pipeline in Middle East and India driving optimism for exit deals, according to panelists at LP Summit Dubai 2024 - Evolution of exit ecosystem in the MENA region from strategic deals to more IPO-driven exits discussed - Increased number of IPOs on stock exchanges in the Middle East and India seen as positive for investors - Panelists highlight the potential for strong returns through IPO exits in the region - LP Summit Dubai 2024 provides a platform for industry experts to discuss and analyze trends in the investment landscape
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Saudi Arabia tops 2023 MENA venture capital rankings
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
Saudi Arabia has emerged as the top destination for venture capital (VC) funding in the MENA region in 2023, capturing 52% of the total capital deployed. This reflects the economic development taking place in the country as part of Saudi Vision 2030. The funding deployed into Saudi Arabian startups increased by 33% in 2023, solidifying the Kingdom's position as the largest economy in the MENA region and a global player in the G20 and BRICS group. The achievement is attributed to the government's initiatives and the emergence of active investors and entrepreneurs in the country.
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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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New-Age Tech Stocks Slump This Week As Broader Market Faces Selling Pressure; TAC Top Gainer
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Indian new-age tech stocks faced selling pressure this week, with 16 out of the 20 stocks declining. The broader market also saw a slump, influenced by tensions in the Middle East and weak Q4 FY24 performance of IT companies. TAC Infosec emerged as the top gainer with a 14% rally. Paytm experienced selling pressure and declined 3.6%, while Zomato received a GST notice of INR 11.8 Cr. DroneAcharya signed an agreement for procuring 200 training drones. Overall, the market's performance next week will depend on global cues and the Q4 performance of major companies.
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Why global SWFs are turning towards India, eyeing debt investments
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
A new survey by Invesco has shown that India has become a top priority for sovereign wealth funds and the most attractive destination for debt investments among emerging market economies. Global central banks also view India as the most attractive emerging market to increase their exposure. The survey highlights India's large domestic market, growing middle class, and increasing global competitiveness as factors attracting significant investor interest. The survey further reveals that India leads the race as the most attractive emerging market for debt exposure in 2024, followed by Indonesia, South Korea, and China.
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Startup Funding Dropped 49% For Delhi NCR Startups In 2022
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Despite a 49% decline in funding in 2022, Delhi-NCR remains a promising destination for startup investors. The region raised $5.2bn in funding, with an average ticket size of $16m. The total number of deals declined by 12% to 398. Fintech emerged as the top-funded sector in Delhi-NCR, with $1.3bn raised across 60 deals. The Delhi government's startup policy aims to support entrepreneurs through financial assistance, ease of doing business, and subsidies for amenities and rent. Although Bengaluru is currently the startup capital of India, Delhi-NCR has potential due to its high number of recognized startups, premier educational institutes, and reasonable commercial real estate costs.
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Investors Crown Hyderabad As India’s Next Startup Powerhouse
Inc42
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2y ago
Medial
Hyderabad, India, has emerged as a significant startup destination with more than 240 funded startups and over $2.6 billion in total funding between January 2014 and August 2023. The city's superior infrastructure, affordable real estate, competitive cost of living, and access to a skilled workforce have made it an attractive destination for founders and investors. Hyderabad has also become popular for B2B SaaS, manufacturing, fintech, and IT sectors, partly due to the presence of organizations like T-Hub and the availability of skilled talent from institutions like IIT-Hyderabad. The city's central location and proactive government policies have further contributed to its growth as a startup hub.
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IT companies log strong revenue growth outside key North America market
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Indian IT services exporters are experiencing more revenue growth in Europe and regional markets such as the Middle East & Africa and India and Asia Pacific, compared to North America. The North American market traditionally contributes 50-60% of total revenue for most IT services firms, followed by Europe at around 30%. However, the Middle East and Japan have seen faster growth than Europe in the last two quarters. Factors such as high inflation and interest rates in the US have made clients skeptical about discretionary spending, while India, the Middle East, and the UK continue to invest in technology. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has seen significant revenue growth in India and the Middle East, while growth in Continental Europe has slowed. Overall, regional markets are driving growth for IT services firms, with the US and Europe experiencing declines.
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