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IFC's risk appetite for backing new fund managers is slightly higher: Nupur Garg
International Finance Corporation (IFC), an investment arm of the World Bank, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on ......
Finance
Targeting mid-to-high teen return in structured credit biz: KKR's Krishnan
The alternative credit investments platform of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Ltd (KKR) has provided companies with customised loans, aligning ......
Finance
To expand regional exposure, may bring pro rata model to MENA: KBW Ventures' Tolani
KBW Ventures, the private investment office of Saudi Arabia’s Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, pivoted to growth-......
Finance
Around 3-4 MENA portfolio firms set for IPO in 2-3 years: 500 Global MENA's Ahmad
US multi-stage venture capital firm 500 Global, which has backed over 275 startups in the MENA region since 2012, ......
Finance
MEVP has task cut out in 2025, close fund IV and make a few exits: co-CEO Walid Hanna
Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), which is raising funds for its fourth investment vehicle, has laid out its vision ......
Finance
Amplify Growth's Sharaf Sharaf on deployment strategy, LPs and deal pipeline
After achieving a ‘reasonable’ first closing of its debut private debt fund recently, Amplify Growth, a joint ......
Finance
Adenia Partners' Schow on focus over sector, country diversification for fifth Africa fund and more
Mauritius-based private equity firm Adenia Partners, which traditionally makes control-styled bets on mid-market ......
Finance
DFDF CEO on funding trends and why MENA startups didn't see steeper valuation drop
Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF), the region’s first evergreen venture capital fund-of-fund, has deployed over a ......
Finance
Lebanese VC Globivest's Jasmine Busson on new fund, healthcare focus and more
Lebanese women-led venture capital firm Globivest is chugging fast towards the final close of its second fund, a top ......
Finance
Shorooq Partners' Albabtain on deploying new fund, growing interest in Saudi Arabia and more
UAE-based venture capital firm Shorooq Partners has recently closed its Bedaya Fund II with an oversubscription, at $160......
