High net worth individuals or Family Offices are highly networked. These individuals have reached such heights due to many reasons, and...
While you may feel ready to field any question investors throw at you by a UAE Family Office, you should carefully think through and...
Everyone starting a new business understands the basic concept of profits. If you are making more than you are spending, the difference...
UAE Family Offices turn down 99% of the companies they’re introduced to. Most of those don’t make it to a face to face meeting. If you’ve...
You might think it’s easy to raise money, but the reality is it’s really, really hard to raise money. As a investor in the UAE, you are...
It is incredibly important to understand the incentives of investors when you are raising money. This used to be fairly easy - but not in...
Raising Capital right now in the UAE is 100% a game of outliers — it’s extreme competition. 1. Plan to Contact at Least 50 Investors...
Target the Right Investors: The ideal match is where both the investment focus of investors and your company’s corporate strategies...
Are you wondering how to build relationships with Arab Investors? Winning at startup fundraising here in the Middle East is all about...
The worst-kept secret among startup founders and investors is that “fundraising is a lot like dating.” You’re suppose to do things like...
Understanding the family office perspective on venture fund investing: Having covered the emerging venture landscape for many years now,...
Raising capital abroad may sound to some deal sponsors like an enormously costly proposition with high risks and low probabilities of...
1. Share regular updates. Regular updates with accomplishments are a good excuse to check in with Family Offices so they see you meant...
In general, Middle East Family Groups tend to be exclusive and highly selective, both in terms of their investments and/or charitable...
It is best to start with the basics of defining a family office. The term is used so commonly that I think it is important to spend time...
Family offices have a long-standing history in the GCC and are one of the key pillars of the economy, accounting for a large segment of...