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Back to EpisodesEpisode 16-Venturing Forward: Unlocking the OIC's Venture Capital Potential
Published 1 year, 11 months ago
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In recent decades, the global venture capital industry has experienced a significant surge, propelling ground-breaking start-ups like Uber and Airbnb into mainstream recognition.
Despite the promising emergence of venture capital hubs in OIC countries like Dubai, Pakistan, and Malaysia, challenges persist, including regulatory hurdles and restricted access to funding.
In our 16th episode, we're joined by Hussein Kanji, Partner at Hoxton Ventures, a leading VC firm in London.
In this episode we cover several topics, including:
- Hussein's previous investments
- What he looks for in companies before investing
- His thoughts on Islamic orientated start-ups
- The challenges facing tech ecosystems in the OIC
Intro theme song-'Tales of the Arabian Nights' composed by StudioKolomna via Pixabay