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VC React PodcastVC React MENA E58: MAGNiTT Report-Series A Valuations Peak , Nabta & HealthTech, Ghanem & PropTechVC React Podcast:Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, LPs, & Angel Investors, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, funds, and investment rounds. ---Hosts: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur. Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on https://www.vcpreneur.com/Jamie Lane, FWDstart. Sign up to FWDstart Newsletter on https://archives.fwdstart.me/ ---Available on:Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@VCReactPodcastSpotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vc-react-podcastApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc-react-podcast/id1764834384---Guests:1. Abe Seksek, Partner @ Sekuity Ventures and host of The AbeZ Show- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abeseksek/- Company Website: https://www.sekuity.com/ 2. Arnav Danthi, Principal @ Nuwa Capital- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnavdanthi/
2025-11-2154 min
Startups ArabiaKhaled Talhouni, Spotting and Supporting Great Founders and the Macro Trends Creating a Regional Golden Age – Ep.4, Season 3Khaled Talhouni is the Managing Partner and co-founder of Nuwa Capital, a VC firm investing in early-stage startups across the MENAPT region, based in Dubai and Riyadh. He has managed over 150 early-stage deals with a total AUM exceeding $300M and has successfully exited 15+. With deep expertise in venture investing and portfolio management, he plays a key role in shaping the region’s startup ecosystem.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Startups Arabia Podcast connects you to the most prominent founders, investors, and operators of the Arab region. You will be inspired by their success, the challenges they...
2025-06-231h 15
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E34): State-Owned or Built vs VC-Backed Tech? Is Saudi A New Global IPO Market?VC React Podcast:Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, LPs, & Angel Investors, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. ---Hosts: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur. Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on https://www.vcpreneur.com/Jamie Lane, FWDstart. Sign up to FWDstart Newsletter on https://archives.fwdstart.me/ ---Available on:Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@VCReactPodcastSpotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vc-react-podcastApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc-react-podcast/id1764834384---Guests:1. Arnav Danthi, Principal, @ Nuwa Capital- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnavdanthi/- VC Firm Website: https://www.nuwacapital.io/
2025-05-1151 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E31): Consolidation, Investing In Hardware, Traitorous Eight-MENA Version & More!VC React Podcast:Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, LPs, & Angel Investors, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. ---Hosts: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur. Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on https://www.vcpreneur.com/Jamie Lane, FWDstart. Sign up to FWDstart Newsletter on https://www.fwdstart.me/---Available on:Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@VCReactPodcastSpotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vc-react-podcastApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc-react-podcast/id1764834384Amazon:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bdc23d6a-4381-405d-bf59-53560c671c11/vc-react-podcast---Guests:1. Ambar Amleh, Founder & Managing Partner @ Ibtikar Fund- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambaramleh/- VC Firm...
2025-04-1252 min
The MENA Startup ShowVC Lessons, Regrets, and Trends with Khaled Talhouni – E6 pt. 3Khaled Talhouni, Managing Partner at Nuwa Capital, shares invaluable insights into how VCs assess founders and startups, particularly in the early stages. In part 3 of this 3-part series, Khaled reflects on lessons learned from his portfolio companies and 15+ years in VC, and explores the evolution of venture capital in MENA. He shares his vision for Nuwa Capital’s future, emphasizing the role of trust, transparency, and sourcing innovative startups to shape the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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How MENA VCs Evaluate Founders – Insights from Khaled Talhouni – E6 pt. 1: https://youtu.be/_LW4aiggEuw
Part 2, How to Raise Your First Ro...
2024-12-1920 minThe MENA Startup ShowHow to Raise Your First Round – VC Tips from Khaled Talhouni – E6 pt. 2Khaled Talhouni, Managing Partner at Nuwa Capital, shares invaluable insights into how VCs assess founders and startups, particularly in the early stages. In part 2 of this 3-part series, Khaled discusses how and when to approach VCs, how to create FOMO, and the essential elements for a standout pitch.
Related Episodes:
How MENA VCs Evaluate Founders – Insights from Khaled Talhouni – E6 pt. 1: https://youtu.be/_LW4aiggEuw
Part 3, Lessons and insights in the VC space: Coming Soon!
Key takeaways:
- Founders should focus on understanding the problem, product roadmap, and market potential before approaching VCs.
- It's...
2024-12-1519 minThe MENA Startup ShowHow MENA VCs Evaluate Founders – Insights from Khaled Talhouni – E6 pt. 1Khaled Talhouni, Managing Partner at Nuwa Capital, shares invaluable insights into how VCs assess founders and startups, particularly in the early stages. In part 1 of this 3-part series, Khaled breaks down the key traits he looks for in founders and teams, the importance of clarity of vision, and how to adapt to feedback and pivot when necessary.
Related Episodes:
Part 2, How to successfully raise your first / early stage round from a VC: https://youtu.be/h8OJ69nYpLA
Part 3, Lessons and insights in the VC space: Coming Soon!
Key takeaways:
- Early-stage investments focus heavily on the founding team’s...
2024-12-1020 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E16): Dual Funds, Pioneer VCs, Financing Revolution! Global VCs Are In, New IPOs!VC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Hosts:
Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on https://www.vcpreneur.com/
Jamie Lane, FWDstart.
Sign up to FWDstart Newsletter on https://www.fwdstart.me/
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Guests:
1. Khaled Talhouni, Managing Partner @ Nuwa Capital
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaledtalhouni/
- VC Firm Website: https://www.nuwacapital.io/
2. Michael Lints, Partner @ Golden Gate Ventures
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhlints/
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2024-10-241h 00
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E9): Web3 Summer In MENA! Dirham StableCoin, Global Outlook, Alternative FinancingVC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Host: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on https://www.vcpreneur.com/
Co-Host: Jamie Lane, FWDstart.
Sign up to FWDstart Newsletter on https://www.fwdstart.me/
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Guests:
1. Arnav Danthi, Principal @ Nuwa Capital
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnavdanthi/
- VC Firm Website: http...
2024-08-2251 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E5): Saudi's AI Investments, Egypt's Mega Round In FinTech, Jordan's AcceleratorsVC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Host: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on https://www.vcpreneur.com/
Co-Host: Jamie Lane, FWDstart.
Sign up to FWDstart Newsletter on https://www.fwdstart.me/
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Guests:
1. Ali Zewail, Venture Partner @ Endure Capital
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alizewail/
- VC Firm Website: http://www.endurecap.com/
2. Hasan Haid...
2024-07-2550 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E1): Tech IPOs in MENA, $8M Seed Startup Round, AI VC Fund, and more.VC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Host: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on https://www.vcpreneur.com/
Co-Host: Jamie Lane, FWDstart.
Sign up to FWDstart Newsletter on https://www.fwdstart.me/
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Guests:
1. Khaled Talhouni
- LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaledtalhouni/
- VC FirmWebsite: https://www.nuwacapital.io/
- Portfolio companies: https://www.nuwa...
2024-06-2744 min
VC Evolve: Conversations About The Future of VCA Comprehensive Summary of MENA's VC History, The Most Fundable Startups In MENA, Liquidity In Venture, and more on VC Evolve Podcast with VCpreneur and Khaled Talhouni of Nuwa Capital.Khaled Talhouni is a managing partner at Nuwa Capital. He has a long history of investing in the MENA region with stops at Accelerator Technology Holdings, TwoFour54, and Wamda Capital before starting Nuwa Capital. He also worked with ABAN, an angel group in Dubai. Khaled has worked in almost all stages, angel, seed, early and growth. He has seen it all, he's been actively investing in MENA since 2007. Khaled is also a musician. If you follow him on social media, you will see him once in a while playing his guitar.
Khaled on LinkedIn: https...
2023-11-1529 min
The Nuwa Capital podcastEpisode 1 - Ushering in the next generation of innovation in F&BOver the last decade, the F&B industry has been on a transformational bend to meet growing consumer demand and changing habits, creating ripples across its whole value chain and forcing it to rethink end-to-end production and supply.
The COVID-19 pandemic has put players across the industry to the test and further exposed the multiple inefficiencies currently undermining F&B as we know it, while a new generation of innovators in F&B has emerged as the driving force of the industry’s future.
From sourcing to plating, this session covers how the F&B ind...
2020-08-181h 07
The Nuwa Capital podcastNuwa Capital - IntroEarlier this month, we sat down to record a short intro episode for our podcast series.
In this series, you will find different formats including thesis discussions, conversations with the Nuwa Network and Nuwa Capital founders, as well as casual rundown of events and developments within the VC industry.
If you'd like to share some thoughts, feel free to reach out on hello@nuwacapital.io
2020-08-1813 min
Startup Hustle Middle EastE44 : Theres a New VC in Town | Nuwa Capital | Khaled TalhouniRecently formed Dubai and Riyadh-based Nuwa Capital aims to redefine the relationship between founders and capital by providing a progressive founder centric approach to investing in emerging markets.
Find out more about NUWA capital and how to apply: https://nuwacapital.io/
Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://www.instagram.com/startuphust... https://www.twitter.com/startuphustleme www.linkedin.com/company/startup-hustle-middle-east/ Email us on: startup.hustle.me@gmail.com Visit our Car rental startup: https://ejarcar.com Get in touch with Yellow here: https://welcometoyellow.com/ If...
2020-04-0710 min