Global economic trends and investment practices are under scrutiny. Here, Omar Shabaan, Amal Dokhan, Aboudi Qattan, and Issa Aghabi discuss the impact of these trends and practices, along with the challenges and opportunities for startups. They emphasize the importance of rigorous due diligence on investors and stress the need for founders to gain a profound understanding of their businesses and the markets they are entering.

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HIGHLIGHTS

0:20 - The Evolution of VC Funding

2:58 - Unlocking Investment Opportunities

7:17 - Critical Considerations for Deals

13:18 - Pipeline Insights for the Year

16:17 - Navigating Capital Raising Challenges

20:46 - Promising Trends in Saudi Arabia and Beyond

24:51 - Founders' Guidance

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QUOTES

"We must acknowledge that there are abundant capital opportunities in the region, but we need to be cautious."

"When looking at a deal at the beginning, you need to consider the potential challenges and do thorough due diligence."

"Anticipating the same challenges of raising capital is wise, but it's essential to stay adaptable and informed."

"Founders should have a deep understanding of their businesses and the market they are entering."

"Diversifying your sources of capital is a key strategy to navigate the ever-changing investment landscape."

"The importance of aligning your business with the cultural and economic dynamics of the region cannot be overstated."

"Due diligence on investors is as critical as due diligence on deals; it's a two-way street."

“That's what I hear from some of the entrepreneurs that maybe the investor has the power, but you do have a power, you're actually the real deal"

“So you need to make us feel, you know, that you're confident of what you're doing, you need to know what you're building, you cannot not know who's your competition, you cannot not know who are the other players, you cannot say you are exiting or entering this market, and you don't know what's happening in this market, and you're raising for it.”

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