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Singapore VC firm Golden Gate Ventures rolls out $100-mn MENA fund

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Singapore VC firm Golden Gate Ventures rolls out $100-mn MENA fund

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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Oman investor comes onboard for Singapore VC Golden Gate Ventures’ debut MENA fund

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VCCircle · 6m ago

Oman investor comes onboard for Singapore VC Golden Gate Ventures’ debut MENA fund

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.

Singapore VC Golden Gate Ventures sets timeline for close of MENA fund

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Singapore VC Golden Gate Ventures sets timeline for close of MENA fund

Singapore-based venture capital firm Golden Gate Ventures is planning to close its MENA-focused fund by the first quarter of 2025. The firm expanded to the Middle East and North Africa region earlier this year with a target of raising $100 million. This timeline indicates that Golden Gate Ventures is making progress towards reaching its fundraising goals.

Golden Gate Ventures expands global reach: Launches MENA office in Saudi Arabia

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Startup News FYI · 1y ago

Golden Gate Ventures expands global reach: Launches MENA office in Saudi Arabia

Golden Gate Ventures, a prominent venture capital fund, is expanding its global reach by launching its inaugural Middle East and North Africa (MENA) office in Saudi Arabia. This move aims to strengthen connections between Singapore and the MENA region and accelerate the growth of the startup ecosystem in MENA. Golden Gate Ventures has already been actively engaged in the region, collaborating with startup ecosystem partners across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The firm is providing mentorship to over 50 founders from MENA, helping them navigate the global startup landscape.

Golden Gate Ventures' Lints on portfolio mix for first MENA fund, LPs and more

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Golden Gate Ventures' Lints on portfolio mix for first MENA fund, LPs and more

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.

MENA Digest: WheeKeep, Airwater, Lune raise funding; Beco Capital gets an exit

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VCCircle · 1y ago

MENA Digest: WheeKeep, Airwater, Lune raise funding; Beco Capital gets an exit

During the week, several UAE and Saudi Arabia-based tech startups raised funding. Saudi logistics startup WheeKeep secured $8 million in Series A funding, UAE-based data analytics startup Lune raised $1.5 million in a seed round, proptech portal Property Finder raised $90 million in debt financing, electronics marketplace Revent secured $900,000 in pre-seed funding, and air-to-water technology company Airwater raised funding from Tau Capital. Additionally, investment firm Golden Gate Ventures launched a $100 million MENA fund, and Egypt-based firm Glint closed the first round of its $3 million venture fund.

Golden Ventures secures another $100M to invest in Canada’s tech ecosystem

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Golden Ventures secures another $100M to invest in Canada’s tech ecosystem

Canada-based venture capital firm, Golden Ventures, has closed its fifth fund after raising over $100 million in capital commitments. The fund will focus on seed-stage founders across a range of technologies, including AI, climate, blockchain, and quantum. Golden Ventures, which has backed over 100 companies at the seed stage in the past 13 years, aims to make around 30 core investments with its latest fund. The firm has previously invested in successful ventures such as Wattpad and SkipTheDishes, and its fifth fund is financed by institutional limited partners and new partner Deloitte Ventures.

VC firm 500 Global rolls out new MENA-focused fund

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VCCircle · 7m ago

VC firm 500 Global rolls out new MENA-focused fund

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.

Micro VC firm TDV Partners rolls out second fund with $6 mn target

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VCCircle · 10m ago

Micro VC firm TDV Partners rolls out second fund with $6 mn target

- TDV Partners has launched its second fund with a target size of Rs 50 crore ($6 million). - The firm aims to support early-stage tech startups in pre-seed and seed stages. - TDV plans to make 10-12 investments annually, with cheque sizes ranging between Rs 1 crore and Rs 2 crore. - The fund will focus on sectors like spiritual tech, fintech, and gaming. - TDV's first fund has provided an exit opportunity within two years and generated over 60% IRR. - The second fund has received commitments from LPs in India, as well as from countries like the US, the UK, the UAE, and Singapore.

VC firm Sigma Capital launches $100-mn fund

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VCCircle · 7m ago

VC firm Sigma Capital launches $100-mn fund

Sigma Capital, a new web3 venture capital firm, has launched a $100-million fund targeting early-stage investments in blockchain infrastructure, DeFi, asset tokenization, gaming, and the metaverse. Based in Dubai and Singapore, and regulated by the Cayman Islands, the firm plans to manage a diversified portfolio, including liquid tokens and high-growth crypto venture funds. Led by Vineet Budki, Sigma Capital aims to nurture startups through capital, networks, and expertise, supporting web3 ecosystems globally and in the GCC.

Asia Partners raises $474 mn for second PE fund

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Asia Partners raises $474 mn for second PE fund

Singapore-based private equity firm Asia Partners has raised $474 million for its second fund, focused on the technology sector in Southeast Asia. The fund's investors include the International Finance Corp, the Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft, and Generation Capital. Asia Partners believes that this decade will be a "golden age of entrepreneurship and innovation" for Southeast Asia. The firm previously raised $384 million for its debut fund in 2021 and has a portfolio that includes ShopBack and Carsome. The new fund brings Asia Partners' total assets under management to $1 billion.

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