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Our General Partner Sonia Gokhale moderated the panel “From Founders to Funders – Fintech Investment in the Post-Zero-Rate Era,” at Gitex Global Dubai, joined by Joseph Ziolkowski, CEO & Founder of Relm Insurance; Roques, CEO & Co-Founder of Truffle Capital; and Guillaume Chabot, Vice President at Apis Partners. The discussion explored how fintech investment strategies, valuation models, and capital deployment are evolving in today’s post-zero-rate landscape, highlighting the resilience and innovation shaping the future of financial services across MENAP. At VentureSouq, we remain committed to empowering founders and investors driving this next wave of fintech transformation. #startups #VentureSouq #VC #Innovation #Leadership

Our General Partner Sonia Gokhale joined the VC Panel: AI Investments in MENA hosted by Orbit Startups on their Orbit 9 Demo Day, where we explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping venture capital and innovation across the region. From deal flow to due diligence, AI is transforming how we identify opportunities and support founders — and the MENA ecosystem is uniquely positioned to lead this shift. Grateful for the insightful discussion and to Orbit for bringing together such a forward-thinking group of investors and entrepreneurs driving the next wave of tech in our region. #VC #Venturesouq #startups

Our General Partner Suneel Gokhale, joined the “Building the Future: Policy, Vision, and Innovation Across MENA” panel at the Tech Innovation Forum 2025 hosted by Entrepreneur Middle East. When asked to define innovation in a single word, the panelists — including Suneel — agreed on “excellence.” A reflection of the region’s rapid growth, its embrace of emerging technologies, and its determination to set global benchmarks. 🚀 At VentureSouq , we’re proud to partner with founders who embody this same spirit of excellence as they build the next generation of fintech, digital assets, and commerce platforms across emerging markets. #Venturesouq

Our General Partner Sonia Gokhale joined the stage at Money20/20 Saudi Arabia, the region’s flagship event for fintech and payments innovation, to share insights on the future of financial services. 🌍✨ As a MENAP-based early stage VC fund backed by sovereign wealth fund LPs, VentureSouq partners with bold founders building the next generation of fintech, digital assets, and commerce platforms across emerging markets. 🚀

Yesterday, I had the honor of speaking at #InnovateHER MENA in Dubai — sharing my journey at building the Fintech ecosystem in the UAE and the transitions that shaped my career path. An inspiring evening of founders, investors, and changemakers coming together with one goal: empowering female entrepreneurs to lead the future. ✨ Grateful to HearstLab , Fitch Ratings , and VentureSouq for creating such a meaningful platform, and to everyone who joined the conversation #InnovateHER #FemaleFounders #Dubai #Leadership

InnovateHER MENA: Connecting Female Founders with HearstLab & VentureSouq at DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION HearstLab and VentureSouq co-hosted a networking event celebrating female entrepreneurship and innovation in the MENA region. The event enabled attendees to connect with successful founders, leading investors, and ecosystem builders as it showcased their investment approaches and commitment to supporting women-led startups. Together, HearstLab and VentureSouq bring their combined expertise and networks to create opportunities for female founders and the wider MENA startup community.

Future 100 – 2025 is here. This year, we’re unlocking more opportunities for startups and scale-ups, fueling innovation, and driving investment. Are you ready to shape the future economy? 🌟 To apply or nominate Now! Please visit https://future100.ae #Future100 #MoEc #future #economy #development #sme #smes #innovation #technology #FutureReadiness #FutureByDesign #NewEconomy #FutureEconomy #UAE

We’re proud to share that VentureSouq has been featured by Inc. Arabia for the closing of our second FinTech fund, backed by leading sovereign and institutional LPs. This milestone underscores our commitment to backing founders building the next generation of financial infrastructure across MENA and beyond. FinTech has always been core to our thesis, and we’re thrilled to double down with the support of world-class partners who believe in the same vision. A big thank you to our LPs, founders, and the VSQ family for trusting us on this journey. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8wthQD6

VentureSouq has closed its second FinTech Fund (FinTech Fund II), backed by leading regional LPs including Jada Fund of Funds, SVC, Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), Mubadala Investment Company, Takamol Holding, Krafton, and Jordan’s Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF). With a focus on early-stage FinTech and SaaS, the fund will target sectors such as payments, digital banking, PropTech, InsurTech, and personal financial management. This reinforces VentureSouq’s role as a cornerstone investor in MENA’s startup ecosystem. The close marks another step forward for the region’s FinTech market, which is projected to be one of the fastest-growing globally with 35% annual revenue growth expected through 2028. 🚀 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dqpmtvGB Source: Wamda ومضة #VentureSouq #FinTech #VentureCapital #MENAStartups #StartupEcosystem