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In Charts: How Middle East PE-VC dealmaking fared in H1 2024

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

In Charts: How Middle East PE-VC dealmaking fared in H1 2024

The Middle East region experienced a decline of around 25% in private equity and venture capital deals during the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in the previous year. However, despite the decrease in deals, the total value of transactions increased. The region saw a total of 323 PE and VC deals during this period.

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In Charts: Check out the most active investors in the Middle East in H1 2024

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

In Charts: Check out the most active investors in the Middle East in H1 2024

In H1 2024, Antler, a venture capital firm based in Singapore, stood out as one of the most active investors in the Middle East. Managing assets of $900 million, Antler showed significant deal volume within a year of its expansion in the region.

PE, VC investments in payment, lending tech companies hit 2-year lows, shows RBI Innovation Hub report

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

PE, VC investments in payment, lending tech companies hit 2-year lows, shows RBI Innovation Hub report

Investments by private equity and venture capital firms in payment and lending tech companies in India have reached a two-year low. According to a report from the Reserve Bank of India, total investment in lending tech companies reached INR 2,133 crore ($285 million) in H1 2024, down from INR 12,113 crore ($1.62 billion) in H1 2022. Investment in payment companies also fell to INR 217 crore ($29 million) from INR 6,270 crore ($838 million) during the same period. Fintech SaaS companies received investments of INR 883 crore ($118 million) in 2024, compared to INR 1,729 crore ($231 million) in 2022.

Flashback 2024: M&As spike, PE-VC dealmaking revives but just about

VCCircle

VCCircle · 8m ago

Flashback 2024: M&As spike, PE-VC dealmaking revives but just about

In 2024, India's private investment landscape experienced a slight recovery after a challenging 2023. Although big-ticket deals remained scarce and no billion-dollar transactions occurred, there was a noticeable uptick in both mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity-venture capital (PE-VC) activities. Investors concentrated on monetizing their existing portfolios to benefit from the market dynamics, signaling a cautious yet hopeful revival in dealmaking within the Indian economy.

MENA Digest: Abyan Capital, Bon Plus raise early-stage funds

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

MENA Digest: Abyan Capital, Bon Plus raise early-stage funds

In the Middle East and North Africa region, dealmaking activity slowed down compared to the previous week. However, two significant funding deals took place. Saudi financial robo-advisory firm Abyan Capital raised a double-digit investment, while Omani B2B marketplace startup Bon Plus secured seed funding.

In Charts: How Middle East sovereign funds are cementing their global dominance

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

In Charts: How Middle East sovereign funds are cementing their global dominance

Middle East sovereign wealth funds, including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, increased their investment activity in 2023 and expanded their influence in the global market. These funds outpaced state-backed investors from other countries like Singapore and Canada. Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund took the lead in dealmaking.

Singapore VC firm Antler gets LP cheque for Middle East, Africa fund

VCCircle

VCCircle · 4m ago

Singapore VC firm Antler gets LP cheque for Middle East, Africa fund

Antler, a Singapore-based venture capital firm managing $4.7 billion in assets across 25 countries, has secured a limited partner from Jordan for its Middle East and North Africa-focused fund. This development follows Antler's expansion into the Middle East in 2023.

MENA Digest: Salla gets $130 mn in pre-IPO funding; Arcapita raises $500-mn fund

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

MENA Digest: Salla gets $130 mn in pre-IPO funding; Arcapita raises $500-mn fund

Saudi software startup Salla has raised $130 million in a pre-IPO funding round led by Investcorp, Sanabil Investments, and STV. This surge in dealmaking activity showcases the growing investment interest in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Additionally, Arcapita has successfully closed a $500 million fund, further highlighting the region as an attractive market for investors.

Deals Digest: M&As dominate but PE/VC funding value slips

VCCircle

VCCircle · 6m ago

Deals Digest: M&As dominate but PE/VC funding value slips

Big-ticket mergers and acquisitions were the dominant force in dealmaking activities over the week. However, data from VCCircle indicated a decline in the total investment amount by private equity and venture capital firms, which saw a decrease of approximately 26%, amounting to nearly $269 million compared to the previous five-day period.

Dubai’s MEVP scores maiden ‘dragon’ exit and first full harvest from second VC fund

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Dubai’s MEVP scores maiden ‘dragon’ exit and first full harvest from second VC fund

Dubai-based venture capital firm, Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), has achieved its first full exit and "dragon" exit from its second fund. MEVP, which manages assets worth over $300 million, has successfully monetized its investment in an undisclosed tech startup. This milestone marks the firm's continued success in investing in early- and growth-stage tech startups in the Middle East region.

VC funding into Indian startups decline by 11% in H1 of 2025

YourStory

YourStory · 1m ago

VC funding into Indian startups decline by 11% in H1 of 2025

In the first half of 2025, venture capital (VC) funding for Indian startups decreased by 11%, amounting to $5.7 billion, compared to $6.4 billion in the same period in 2024. The decline is attributed to fewer large-value deals and an uncertain macroeconomic environment, exacerbated by tensions in the Middle East and tariff issues in the US. Fintech led in funding received, with Bengaluru attracting the most investment among Indian cities.

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