VentureSouq

Last week, our managing partner Khaled Talhouni had an insightful discussion with Ahmad Takatkah (أحمد طقاطقه), Jamie Lane, Waleed A. Alballaa, and Sara Ebeid. They explored current news, pressing topics, and the future of the ecosystem in the MENA region. Their conversation provided valuable perspectives on emerging trends, the exit market, and opportunities for growth and innovation. VentureSouq Sukna Ventures https://lnkd.in/dW8mu7yS

We are happy to announce that ISSF has invested in VSQ, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to supporting Jordanian startups. This partnership reinforces our dedication to fostering growth in the Jordanian FinTech ecosystem and aligns with national initiatives aimed at developing this sector. Together, we look forward to catalyzing innovation and driving positive impact in Jordan's entrepreneurial landscape.

Sonia Weymuller, Partner at VentureSouq, emphasized in a World Economic Forum piece titled "Women are poised to reshape the financial services industry" the need to promote diversity and empower women in finance and entrepreneurship, harnessing their potential to drive meaningful change. “Accountability is key and clear mechanisms should be in place to ensure diversity goals are being met and accounted for.”

🚀 Reflecting on Hub71's epic first +ClimateTech fireside chat! ✨ I moderated a panel with a stellar line-up: Rick Fox (CEO & Founder, Partanna), Rushad Nanavatty (Managing Director, Third Derivative), Sonia Weymuller (Co-Founder & General Partner, VentureSouq), 🌟 Want to thank all the speakers for a memorable panel of fully showing up and having an earnest and raw discussion. We delved deep into the global ClimateTech scene, emphasizing the power of collaboration between startups, and investors, the early-stage funding gap in MENA, and the challenges and opportunities that ClimateTech start-ups challenge from a commercialization perspective 🌱 Catch the full chat here: https://lnkd.in/eUvv7Zd6

From Idea to Impact! How #startups are shaping a Sustainable Tomorrow 🌏 At the inaugural Future Sustainability Forum in 2023, Sonia Weymuller (Co-Founder and General Partner at VentureSouq, UAE) led an insightful session on how startups are propelling us towards sustainability. Industry experts Shivam Kishore, P.Eng, PMP (Senior Advisor at the UN Environment Programme, Canada), Nameer Khan (Founder of FILS and Chairman of the MENA FINTECH ASSOCIATION UAE) and Steve Severance (Director of Growth at Masdar City, UAE) also shared their valuable perspectives on startups driving sustainable innovation! Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn and connect with the leaders of tomorrow's sustainable economy at 2nd Annual Future Sustainability Forum, happening on 4-5 December 2024 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. ➡ Interested to Sponsor? https://lnkd.in/gyTDyXab ➡ Book Tickets: https://lnkd.in/eGyQJG3h ➡ Visit Website: https://lnkd.in/g3MvdVev Be part of the conversation that shapes a more sustainable future! #sustainabletechnology #innovation #greentech #circulareconomy #climatechange #futureofwork #savetheplanet #gogreen #dubaievent #sustainabilityforum #responsibleinnovation #cleansolutions #smartercities #renewableenergy #energyefficiency #thinkglobalactlocal #togetherwecan #future #technology #SustainablePartnerships #GreenTogether #Sustainability #PowerTalks #GreenFuture #Innovation #ChangeMakers

VSQ Portfolio Company Huspy has secured an investment round led by Balderton Capital, with participation from existing investor Fifth Wall. The proptech is building a Super App for real estate agents and brokers. Launched in 2020, Huspy has rapidly transformed the real estate landscape, becoming the UAE’s largest mortgage provider within its first year of operations. Huspy facilitates more than 25% of all residential mortgages in Dubai and has processed over AED 22 billion in home transaction value.

VSQ Partners Tammer Qaddumi and Sonia Gokhale were highlighted in the Fintech Times, delving into Dubai's fintech evolution and the transformative role of regulation as a catalyst for change. The region's forward-looking approach has spurred the expansion of pioneering fintech startups throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan.

VSQ Portfolio Company Abhi has expanded its operations to Saudi Arabia through a strategic partnership with Alraedah Digital Solutions. This collaboration aims to introduce innovative financial services in the region, leveraging ABHI's expertise in Earned Wage Access and Invoice Factoring. https://lnkd.in/dKG8Gx5B.

Aramex, a global provider of logistics and transportation solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Omniful, a leader in supply chain execution and planning technologies and a portfolio company of VSQ. Omniful’s OMS is designed to enhance operational efficiencies by streamlining real-time inventory, orders, and logistics data management.

Happening at #Hub71, on 16th May, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, “State of ClimateTech Around the World - Are we moving fast enough?” Join Rick Fox, CEO & Founder, Partanna, Rushad Nanavatty, Managing Director, Third Derivative, Sonia Weymuller, Co-Founder & General Partner, VentureSouq, and  Zain Tarawneh, ClimateTech Lead, Hub71, for an exciting panel session about the progress of the ClimateTech sector compared to global challenges, and the crucial role of startups in accelerating solutions for combating climate change. Register through this link: https://bit.ly/3R05YS3 #Hub71 #ClimateTech #TechStartups