We are 40 and ready for another 40
Our LinkedIn and Twitter have been exploding since NYE. This issue is all about 40 ‘cause we reached 40. Not years. Startups in our portfolio. 😎 And to celebrate that in our ArzanVC way, Laith & I cooked for you… Takeaway lessons on...
Remember, it’s not a race to invest but to exit (and exit well)
How is 2022 treating you so far? Resolutions going well? We’re all neck-deep in last year’s financials and reports, defining the value we generated. For us @ArzanVC, that value is not in the amounts we invested or how many times we led a round. We look...
It’s beginning to look a lot like… a regional B2B king
I will wrap 2021 up with an exciting discussion with Retailo’s Co-founder Talha Ansari. Earlier this month,
Today’s menu: Great returns & some effective ESG on the side
It’s a longer read today (and no, don’t skip this email). I’ll discuss the adoption of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards by regional tech startups and how VCs could be the gamechangers in this important matter. November has been exciting for...
Art & science of VC strategies
The liquidity is increasing and so is the VC competition. While founders may seem to have more leverage in their hands, for us VCs it’s become very important to set our strategies and stick to them. Don’t rush in finding your next founder. Ps. Our Laith Zraikat...
Who’s gonna return the fund?
2021 is one of the hottest years to be a VC – or a startup. Regionally, globally… Plenty of investment rounds, exits, new SPACs… so the returns shouldn’t be any different than sky-high, right? Well, that’s what I’ve researched this month… Who's gonna...
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