Khaled Nazif

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Microsoft And UAE's G42 To Jointly Invest $1B To Strengthen #Kenya's Digital Ecosystem: Forbes  #UAE #Microsoft #G42 #G42ai #AI #Forbes  Microsoft  G42  Forbes  Forbes Middle East

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🔐 Resilience in Business 🗺 Navigating the Entreprenurial landscape in Jordan 🔑 Unlocking buisness opportunties in MENA 💠 Insights on Human Capital & attracting Smart Capital IGNITE, Istanbul conference Stichting SPARK Qatar Fund for Development Qatar Charity Brand ZA, Inc. Blackhawk Partners, Inc. Sharing the discussion from this fantastic event with you all soon. #innovation #transformation #privateequity

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Know which industry you are in, where you want to head to clarify your “Power Mapping”. Position to reach the vision, not the trend. Trends will end, realistic/impactful visions backed with consistency will lead you to scale. Thank you Betawaves team, I had pleasure joining this webinar and sharing our learnings. * Read more about power mapping: https://lnkd.in/eG6k6U7A We had exciting session about it just last week with impactU from stc ; THNK School of Leadership ; Rod

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📣 It's incredibly satisfying to witness our solutions making a real difference in Upper Egypt. This success story vividly illustrates how our technology is revolutionizing RTM strategies for businesses across diverse regions. 🚀📈 This achievement motivates us to keep pushing forward, continuing to grow and refine our solutions to further benefit our clients. Boost Technology #innovation #technology #entrepreneurship #markets #startups #productivity

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B.TECH, Egypt’s leading retailer of electronics and home appliances, has entered into a strategic partnership with Valu, the country's top lifestyle-enabling fintech platform, to significantly expand consumer finance options. This collaboration represents a key milestone in B.TECH's long-term strategy to work with major consumer finance providers, further enhancing its ability to offer flexible payment solutions to its growing customer base. Through this agreement, B.TECH will leverage Valu’s fintech expertise to provide customers with a wider range of installment plans, helping them access top-quality products without the financial strain of upfront payments. This partnership aligns with B.TECH's ongoing commitment to delivering innovative financing options across its extensive network of more than 190 stores, spanning 24 governorates in Egypt. B.TECH has consistently been at the forefront of introducing new business models designed to elevate the customer experience. Its flagship concepts, "B.TECH MAX" and "B.TECH X," are focused on creating a dynamic and engaging retail environment where customers can enjoy a wide selection of electronics and home appliances alongside diverse payment and financing options. (Image by Zawya) #Fintech #ConsumerFinance #RetailInnovation #Partnership #Egypt #Electronics

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"It's not possible" that's what we've heard many many times, and now we're building the biggest "Impossible" of our journey at Raseedi App!!! We will credit score 30 million+ Egyptians! Here's a quick summary of the "Impossibles" we've achieved in the past 5 years: ✅1-Build the stickiest app there is, a dialer app with up to 1000/visits/user/month ✅2-Introduce thousands of underbanked masses to online topup/bill payments ✅3-Extend Topup and Bill Credit to underbanked users with Zero Credit History, Zero Collateral, and Zero Paper work ✅4-Build the smartest credit scoring algorithm based on billions of data points and call data Loading... 5-Offer INSTANT short term cash loans of up to 3K EGP/user/month Loading... 6-Credit Score 30M Egyptians based on our AI network model and pre-approve millions of non-app users with just a mobile number! *If you're in the lending business and interested to get first hands on our AI Network Model to enhance your credit score, DM me! We're in the business of building what people once thought was impossible, and all the credit goes to a solid team and my amazing partners Ahmed Samir and Amr Elsisy! #startups #lending #AI

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The top 10 Fintechs in the Middle East in 2024, as per the Forbes top 50 ranking (1. Wio, 2. Fawry, 3. Tabby, 4. MadfoatCom, etc. ). The ranking criteria covers diverse metrics, including external funding, digital transactions, user base, and geographic reach, reflecting the impactful strides made by these companies in innovation and expansion over the past year. Fintech ventures associated with traditional banks and governments were excluded. More information regarding the specific companies, can be found on Forbes Website. Let me know if you need the link! #Fintech #FintechInnovation #MiddleEast #Finance #FinancialTechnology #DigitalFinance

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Careem is a major player in the Middle East and North Africa, but what drives their success? This blog post pulls back the curtain on their mobile app strategy. It's all about creating a smooth user experience, using the latest tech, catering to local needs, and constantly innovating. Basically, it's the recipe for ride-hailing success! Check it out and see what you can learn for your next commute. #CareemApp #RideHailingInsights #MENARides #FutureofMobility #MENABusiness

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QuestionPro acquires CMILES CX by QuestionPro CX, integrating real-time feedback technology to enhance its omni-channel Customer Experience platform, expanding into the Egyptian market. Read the Latest full News - https://lnkd.in/dD4-qhaU #Martech #Martechedge #QuestionPro #CmilesCX #CustomerExperience #OmniChannel #RealTimeFeedback #CustomerSatisfaction #SurveyTech #MarketExpansion #CXInnovation #AdTech #DataAnalytics #AI #MachineLearning

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talabat, the leading on-demand delivery platform in the Middle East and North Africa, has priced its initial public offering (IPO) at the top of its price range, raising $2.04 billion. The company increased its offering size from 15% to 20% of its total share capital to accommodate substantial investor demand, it announced last week. The final offer price was set at AED 1.60 per share, implying a market cap of $10.16 billion at listing. The IPO saw significant interest from international, regional, and local investors, resulting in a double-digit oversubscription level. This marks the largest global technology IPO in 2024 and the largest IPO in the Middle East & North Africa this year. It is also among the top ten global IPOs this year. Delivery Hero, the parent company, will retain an 80% majority stake in Talabat post-listing. The German firm currently has a market cap of $12.2 billion. #IPO #listing #MENA #GCC #investment #investing #fund #publicoffering #technology #Dubai

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Get your team to focus on what's profitable learn how to select the right audience for your sales team to ensure an easier quarters #salestips #marketing #DigitalMarketing #DigitalSquad

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What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to lowering customer acquisition costs in your business? #Understanding_CAC Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) is more than just a number; it’s a vital metric that tells you how much you’re spending to gain each new customer. If you’re not keeping an eye on this, you might be overpaying and hurting your margins. Let’s break it down: CAC includes all your marketing, sales, and operational costs divided by the number of new customers acquired in a specific period. Lowering CAC can significantly boost your profitability. #Example_Calculation: 1. Marketing Expenses: KSh 200,000 2. Sales Expenses: KSh 100,000 3. Operational Expenses (related to acquiring new customers): KSh 50,000 4. Total New Customers Acquired: 500 #CAC_Calculation: CAC = (Total Marketing + Sales + Operational Expenses) / Total New Customers Acquired CAC = (200,000 + 100,000 + 50,000) / 500 CAC = 350,000 / 500 CAC = KSh 700 So, the CAC is KSh 700, meaning you are spending KSh 700 to acquire each new customer.

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Startup growth in the Middle East and Africa In May 2024, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region saw an unprecedented surge in startup investment, with 40 startups raising a total of $282 million. This remarkable achievement represents a 413% increase from April’s $55 million. This significant increase in funding underlines the growing importance of the region in the global startup ecosystem and signals strong investor confidence. However, it is important to note that despite this impressive month-on-month growth, the deal value has declined significantly year-over-year by 58% from $445 million in May 2023. Record deals and dominance of debt financing May’s investment landscape was dominated by large deals and debt financing. Leading Property Finder landed its biggest deal ever, worth $90 million. Other notable transactions include Huspy’s significant funding round, which topped $37 million in Series A funding since 2022, as well as Keyper’s $34 million pre-Series A funding, of which $30 million came from debt financing. UAE leads investment in the Middle East and North Africa In May 2024, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) became the undisputed leader in startup investment in the Middle East and North Africa region. UAE startups have amassed a staggering $189 million through 23 transactions, eclipsing other countries in the region. Saudi Arabia followed, raising $56 million across 10 deals, while Egyptian startups raised $24.5 million across four deals. A significant portion of Egypt’s total came from OneOrder’s $16 million Series A round, which combined both debt and equity financing. Bahrain’s Investcorp closed its Investcorp Technology Partners V (ITP V) fund at $570 million, while Shorooq Partners and Korea’s IMM Investment Global (IMMG) launched a $100 million fund. Singapore-based venture capital firm Golden Gate Ventures has also launched a $100 million MENA fund, while Saudi Arabia-based HRtech Qsalary has partnered with Itqan Capital to launch an $80 million investment fund. Golden Gate Ventures managers Vinnie Lauria Founding Partner Golden Gate Ventures | Tsinghua EMBA Candidate | Kauffman Fellow | Endeavor Mentor Jeffrey Paine Managing Partner & Cofounder, Golden Gate Ventures, interested in using Machine Learning to select investments Jeffrey Chua Principal at Golden Gate Ventures Justin Hall Partner at Golden Gate Ventures Michael Lintss Partner at Golden Gate Ventures Paul Bragiel enjoys working with creative people Golden Gate Ventures ranked 6988 by Crunchbase Saudi Arabia Startups Network Fund for Development What does the ministry think about this direction in the economy? #GoldenGateVentures #MENAFund1 #QatarStartups #InnovationInvestment #EntrepreneurialSpirit #uae #mena #fintech #Crunchbase #in5 #dic #DubaiInternetCity #technology #b2b #startups #software #Entrepreneurship #development https://lnkd.in/gdmGQuWk

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female.led businesses received 0.1% of all investment in #MENA . changing the narrative will require collective efforts from all ecosystem stakeholders. let's start by acknowledging that there is a problem. every time I open the subject it's discarded and laughed upon that women have too much support. if so, maybe it's not the necessary support. access to finance for female led businesses is a pressing issue in need of innovative mechanisms

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I hope #arabexchanges help startups in the near future... محتاجين فعلا... Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) Asharq Business اقتصاد الشرق ...#capitalmarkets

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geidea is at the forefront of the fintech revolution in the MENA region. As the first company to introduce SoftPos solutions in the Middle East, Geidea is redefining the payment landscape for businesses and consumers alike. SoftPos technology enables merchants to accept contactless payments directly from their smartphones, eliminating the need for traditional POS devices. It's a game changer for businesses of all sizes, making payment solutions more accessible, efficient and secure. Geidea's SoftPos solution meets the highest international standards, ensuring compliance with MPOC and CPOC protocols for data protection and transaction security. After a successful rollout in Saudi Arabia, where it has built a robust network of thousands of merchants, and an expansion into the UAE, Geidea is now preparing to launch SoftPos in Egypt. This marks a significant step in Geidea's mission to drive digital transformation across the region, providing merchants with cutting-edge tools to improve their operations and deliver a seamless payment experience to their customers. Geidea's innovative approach aligns with the growing shift towards a cashless economy in the Middle East, empowering businesses with advanced payment technologies that keep pace with modern consumer demands. (Image by Geida) #FinTech #DigitalPayments #SoftPos #Innovation #MENA #DigitalTransformation

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💡 Will We See More Tech IPOs in the Middle East? In The Perfect Pitch Podcast, Rabih I. Khoury, Chief Exit Officer at Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), highlights the current gap between the thriving tech ecosystem and the lack of reflection in our capital markets: "We have a very healthy and growing technology ecosystem that's not yet reflected in our capital markets. This lack of maturity needs to change—our capital markets should reflect our economy." While tech IPOs may be lagging, the conversation is clear: they will happen. It’s just a matter of time before the region’s tech companies achieve the scale to go public. As Rabih says, “We have to.” Wondering how to prepare your startup for a future tech IPO in the Gulf? Learn the key steps to position your company for a successful exit. Listen to the episode for more insights! 🎙️ 👉 https://lnkd.in/guGsJ5nx ᯤ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gaPdvrxv 🎙️ Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/guX-ZSyS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ #LucidityInsights #TechIPO #VentureCapital #ExitStrategy #StartupExits #IPOReadiness #MENAStartups #GulfTech #CapitalMarkets #InvestorGrowth #VCInsights #TechEcosystem #FounderJourney #StartupFunding #MEVP #GCCBusiness #EntrepreneurialSuccess #TechInvestment #GCCStartups #MENAInvestment

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