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It is exceptionally hard to turn $500K into $50M.
But with early-stage investing, it is possible. It just depends on timing. Let’s break it down:Imagine you’re backing a startup in its Pre-seed round at a $5M valuation, securing a solid 15% equity. Now, picture joining in later, during t...
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Being in Dubai for 30 years has helped me learn one thing.
Investing in this place in everyway is always a 10x return idea and anyone can do it.30 years ago, Dubai was truly a desert. In a way that is really difficult to imagine. In fact, there was a point where we only had a few buildings on the entire Shei...
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In 15 years, Dubai will be the number one Venture Capital City in the world
Attention to Investors The statistics are clear: the UAE has increased its venture capital investments by an impressive 650% in 2023, which is 600% more than any other city globally making venture capital investments in the same year. If UAE invest...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Funds in the UAE
The "good" season is starting in the UAE.From seed-stage startups to large corporations, Founders and CEOs will be visiting the UAE to meet key figures and investors.So, what kind of investors can you find in the UAE??Angel Investors:Angel investors ...
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What could we have done to get you to invest the $300K in the company vs buying the Lambo?
This is a 100% real question i had to ask one of our high net worth individuals after a client investor meeting. Here is the context:I had setup a meeting for our client with a high net worth individual who usually invests in real estate in Dubai. Th...
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I am worth 82$M because I own equity in almost a dozen startups.
On paper, i am worth 82$M. I am worth 82$M because i own equity in almost a dozen startups. Will they all exit and will I get the 82M? Probably not. But i will wake up in the next 2-3 years, as they exit, with atleast $5M extra in the bank....
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11 Rules that helped me gain over 6,000 high quality investors relationships in the UAE & GCC
1 - Always use a CRM when reaching out to investors. (In my case, this is so important that we created our own). 2 - Create a fund raising plan with a solid timeline and stick to it. 3 - Create a system that is repeatable and sustainable when reachin...
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UAE Family Offices Can Achieve Massive Returns by Spotting the Next $3B Startup Like Careem
?Mini-Guide for Investors ? :In 2012, Careem recognized something wild: the ride-hailing revolution that was taking over the U.S. had yet to make its mark in the Middle East. They didn’t just see an opportunity—they knew it was a sure bet...
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From Russia to the UAE: The Evolution of a Unicorn
How did Telegram become one of the first tech giant unicorns of the Middle East?In the world of tech, adaptability is the name of the game. Telegram, once a Russian unicorn born from the minds of Pavel Durov and his team, faced immense pressure from ...
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