From First VC to a Foremost VC - MEVP | Sandpit Startups | Ep24 | Walid Mansour

About this episode

This episode features Walid Mansour discussing the evolution of Middle East Venture Partners and insights into venture capital.

In this podcast episode with Walid Mansour, Co-founder of Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), we explore the journey of the first and now one of the largest Venture Capital firms in MENA. Since its inception in 2008, MEVP has built an impressive portfolio, including stellar names like Anghami, Invygo, Fresha, and MamoPay. Join us as we delve into how venture capital is akin to a startup constantly raising funds, the essential checklist for startups applying to VC firms, and how VCs identify ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Sam Drake, Abhishek Chatterjee

Guest: Walid Mansour

Topics covered

• venture capital
• startups
• MENA
• fundraising
• investment strategies

Keywords

• venture capital
• Middle East
• startups
• fundraising
• investment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Middle East Venture Partners, Anghami, Invygo, Fresha, MamoPay

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