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Mid East Info
05-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
London Business School Hosts Pivotal Gathering of MENA Changemakers in Landmark 22nd Annual Conference - Middle East Business News and Information
The conference addressed key themes including digital transformation, capital investment, and regional entrepreneurship. The event featured prominent speakers including H.E. Dr. Nabeel Koshak Dubai, United Arab Emirates: London Business School (LBS) hosted its 22nd Annual MENA Conference at the School's London campus. The conference is a landmark gathering that continues to shape conversations around innovation, entrepreneurship, investment, and impact in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Held on May 3, 2025, this year's conference built on a proud legacy of insight, dialogue, and regional leadership. For over two decades, LBS has proudly hosted the region's foremost MENA-focused conference, uniting influential voices from across the Middle East and North Africa. This flagship event has evolved into a cornerstone for intellectual exchange, bringing together senior policymakers, business leaders, and changemakers to explore the most pressing regional and global challenges. Year after year, the LBS Annual MENA Conference draws a distinguished audience of leaders, diplomats, academics, industry experts, and students committed to shaping the region's future. With a spotlight on transformative progress, the 2025 conference theme, ' Beyond Visions: Inspiring Change, Creating Impact' , reflected the region's dynamic shift from ambition to execution where innovation, private capital, and entrepreneurial spirit converge to create tangible, lasting value. 'This year's MENA Conference captured the region's growing momentum where bold visions are turning into real-world impact,' said Florin Vasvari, Executive Dean of Executive Education, Middle East, at London Business School. 'More than just a platform for thought leadership, the conference continues to serve as a catalyst for meaningful connections and cross-border collaborations. By bridging the global perspectives of our school, the conference contributes to the region's transformation.' The conference agenda this year spanned three thematic pillars: Innovation & Digital Transformation, including AI's role in shaping industries and the future of work Investments & Capital, focusing on public-private partnerships, regulatory evolution, and global capital flows Entrepreneurship, highlighting the rise of regional unicorns, fintech pioneers, and inclusive innovation The event headlined by H.E. Dr. Nabeel Koshak, CEO of Saudi Venture Capital Company and sponsored by KAPSARC and SEDCO Holding featured a curated selection of panels, fireside chats, and keynote conversations. With a legacy of hosting Presidents, Royals, Ministers, C-Suite executives, and iconic changemakers, the conference continues to attract a global audience of investors, academics, policymakers, and future leaders. High-profile speakers from institutions like SEDCO Holding, BCG, The Economist, Actis, Raed Ventures, and Salla shared perspectives on capital allocation, AI disruption, ecosystem building, and inclusive leadership across MENA. Past speakers have included H.M. Queen Rania of Jordan, H.H. Sheikh Mohammad Al-Sabah, and Mr. Naguib Sawiris, among others. A diverse range of voices from visionary founders and fintech innovators to digital transformation leaders and champions of inclusive growth took the stage. With compelling sessions such as 'Fintech Frontiers', 'Women Reshaping MENA's Business Landscape', and 'Scaling MENA's Startups to Global Unicorns', the conference promised inspiration, insight, and forward-looking dialogue. Organised by the region's future leaders, who are also current students at London Business School, the 2025 Conference was chaired by Omar Hashim, the MENA Club President, and Vice-President, Fatima AlMesaieid with a broader organising committee drawn from across the Gulf and North Africa representing a wide range of industries from private equity and consulting to tech, healthcare, and academia. As part of its ongoing commitment to the region, LBS will soon open an executive office in Riyadh, which will strengthen the School's deepening relationships with organizations and leadership in Saudi Arabia. This office will enable LBS to further engage with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals and expand access to world-class executive education, which is critical to shaping the region's future. The opening of the Riyadh office aligns perfectly with the discussions and momentum from the LBS Annual MENA Conference, creating new opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and leadership development in Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region.
Associated Press
14-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Riyadh to Host Private Capital Forum this October
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, April 14, 2025 / / -- The Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) has announced the launch of the " Private Capital Forum 2025", which is the first forum of its kind in Saudi Arabia that focuses on private capital ( venture capital, private equity, venture debt, and private credit ). The forum is scheduled for October 22-23, 2025, at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh. SVC emphasized that the forum presents an opportunity to exchange expertise and explore best practices related to the private capital sector, focusing on venture capital, private equity, venture debt, and private credit. This event will serve as a pivotal gathering for fund managers and fund investors, where forum sessions will discuss new growth benchmarks and explore advanced governance frameworks, with the participation of over 500 experts and specialists from around the globe. The forum will address a range of critical topics, including future trends in the private capital landscape, the opportunities in the Saudi market for international and regional investors, and identifying shared strategies, trends, and challenges. Dr. Nabeel Koshak, CEO and Board Member at SVC, stated, 'Following the unprecedented growth of the Saudi private capital ecosystem, the inaugural edition of the forum is a unique opportunity to expand the ecosystem to broader horizons, leveraging local, regional, and global opportunities in private capital. This two-day event will bring together global experts and investors in Riyadh to explore the latest sector developments and working models'. Koshak added: 'We at SVC have no doubt that this is only the beginning and are committed to further stimulating the VC ecosystem in Saudi Arabia by launching required investment programs and products that are based on the analysis of the ecosystem's needs and following regional and global working models.' -Ends- About SVC: SVC is an investment company that was established in 2018. It is a subsidiary of the SME Bank, part of the National Development Fund. SVC aims to stimulate and sustain financing for startups and SMEs from pre-Seed to pre-IPO through investment in funds and direct investment in startups and SMEs. Nasry Abou Zaki JCN Marketing [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Arab News
14-04-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi Venture Capital CEO highlights Kingdom's investments to boost innovation
RIYADH: A Saudi government backed venture capital firm has invested in over 50 funds in various sectors and stages, according to its CEO, underscoring the Kingdom's strong commitment to fostering innovation. On the second day of the Human Capabilities Initiative in Riyadh, Saudi Venture Capital's Nabeel Koshak emphasized the growing prominence of national startups. During a panel discussion titled 'Powering Venture Capital Investments to Turbo Boost Innovation in HCD,' Koshhak, said: 'Since inception, we invested in more than 56 funds, we are across multiple sectors, multiple stages.' He added: 'It's good to shed the light on the amazing entrepreneurs and startups being launched here in Saudi Arabia and now going global. And also the companies that are starting globally, originally, and also expanding in Saudi Arabia.' The CEO specifically commended Classera, a Saudi-born education tech company now operating in over 40 countries, calling it a 'learning super-platform' with 50 million global users. Also appearing on the panel, Dong-Su Kim, CEO of LG Technology Ventures in the US, shared insights into corporate venture strategies, saying: 'We invest in promising startups and then we help them get connected with the right people. In many cases, we advise our portfolio companies on how to work with a big company.' Kim also highlighted entrepreneurship as a critical tool for personal growth, adding: 'I think, for a young person to increase your capability, there's no better tool than starting your own companies.' Jonathan Ortmans, president of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, pointed to the evolving mindset of young entrepreneurs. 'What we're seeing now is startups coming from a younger generation who care about more than the return on investment,' he said. Ortmans also noted the massive reach of entrepreneurial initiatives, mentioning that his organization's Entrepreneurship World Cup attracted over 100,000 startups globally. Discussing the impact of artificial intelligence, Ortmans cautioned that while generative AI relies on past data, entrepreneurship thrives in uncertainty. 'One of the things I'm learning is that, clearly, there are some areas where AI will not be useful in the immediate future. One of those is in terms of entrepreneurs— they'll have to learn to operate in unpredictable, uncertain environments,' he said. He expressed optimism about the future of venture capital, stating: 'I think the venture community should be extremely excited because you're going to see some super innovative new ideas coming from a new generation of thinkers.' Ortmans also underscored the vital role of entrepreneurs in job creation, declaring: 'Entrepreneurs create almost all the net new jobs around the world.' The panel highlighted the dynamic interplay between venture capital, innovation, and human capability development, with the Kingdom emerging as a key player in the global startup ecosystem.
Syyaha
09-04-2025
- Business
- Syyaha
Riyadh to Host Private Capital Forum this October
The Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) has announced the launch of the 'Private Capital Forum 2025', which is the first forum of its kind in Saudi Arabia that focuses on private capital (venture capital, private equity, venture debt, and private credit). The forum is scheduled for October 22-23, 2025, at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh. SVC emphasized that the forum presents an opportunity to exchange expertise and explore best practices related to the private capital sector, focusing on venture capital, private equity, venture debt, and private credit. This event will serve as a pivotal gathering for fund managers and fund investors, where forum sessions will discuss new growth benchmarks and explore advanced governance frameworks, with the participation of over 500 experts and specialists from around the globe. The forum will address a range of critical topics, including future trends in the private capital landscape, the opportunities in the Saudi market for international and regional investors, and identifying shared strategies, trends, and challenges. Dr. Nabeel Koshak, CEO and Board Member at SVC, stated, 'Following the unprecedented growth of the Saudi private capital ecosystem, the inaugural edition of the forum is a unique opportunity to expand the ecosystem to broader horizons, leveraging local, regional, and global opportunities in private capital. This two-day event will bring together global experts and investors in Riyadh to explore the latest sector developments and working models'. Koshak added: 'We at SVC have no doubt that this is only the beginning and are committed to further stimulating the VC ecosystem in Saudi Arabia by launching required investment programs and products that are based on the analysis of the ecosystem's needs and following regional and global working models.
Zawya
09-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Riyadh to host Private Capital Forum this October
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) has announced the launch of the "Private Capital Forum 2025", which is the first forum of its kind in Saudi Arabia that focuses on private capital (venture capital, private equity, venture debt, and private credit). The forum is scheduled for October 22-23, 2025, at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh. SVC emphasized that the forum presents an opportunity to exchange expertise and explore best practices related to the private capital sector, focusing on venture capital, private equity, venture debt, and private credit. This event will serve as a pivotal gathering for fund managers and fund investors, where forum sessions will discuss new growth benchmarks and explore advanced governance frameworks, with the participation of over 500 experts and specialists from around the globe. The forum will address a range of critical topics, including future trends in the private capital landscape, the opportunities in the Saudi market for international and regional investors, and identifying shared strategies, trends, and challenges. Dr. Nabeel Koshak, CEO and Board Member at SVC, stated, "Following the unprecedented growth of the Saudi private capital ecosystem, the inaugural edition of the forum is a unique opportunity to expand the ecosystem to broader horizons, leveraging local, regional, and global opportunities in private capital. This two-day event will bring together global experts and investors in Riyadh to explore the latest sector developments and working models". Koshak added: "We at SVC have no doubt that this is only the beginning and are committed to further stimulating the VC ecosystem in Saudi Arabia by launching required investment programs and products that are based on the analysis of the ecosystem's needs and following regional and global working models." -Ends- About SVC: SVC is an investment company that was established in 2018. It is a subsidiary of the SME Bank, part of the National Development Fund. SVC aims to stimulate and sustain financing for startups and SMEs from pre-Seed to pre-IPO through investment in funds and direct investment in startups and SMEs. Media Contact Company Name: Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) Contact Person: Dr. Osamah Alamri Email: oalamri@
