Emerging Europe: Why the venture community may consider more global opportunities

Innovating a Millenia Old Industry: Ashdod Port and 500 Global

IMAN is Bringing Sharia-Compliant Financial Products to Underserved Markets

The availability of Sharia-compliant banking and financial products in countries such as Uzbekistan remains scarce. IMAN aims to fill the gap.

Egypt’s MoneyFellows Uses An Old School Lending Tool to Drive Fintech Innovation

Founder Ahmed Wadi saw promise in digitizing money circles by circumventing some obstacles. 

Amal Dokhan Sees MENA’s Startup Ecosystem Evolving at Breakneck Speed

Amal is a Partner at 500 Global MENA, and one of a handful of female venture capitalists in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

Bahraini Crypto Exchange Rain Wants to Become a Global Player

Armed with $110 million in fresh funding, the company is targeting new licenses from regulators across the Middle East and beyond.

Sarwa’s Mark Chahwan on Building an Online Investment Service in the Middle East

In this episode of Rise of the Next, Mark talks about some of the cultural differences between the Middle East and the West when it comes to investing, and what matters when building a wealth management company. 

Furquan Kidwai is Bringing the PillPack Model to Pakistan

In this episode of Rise of the Next, Furquan talks about how his online pharmacy, Dawaai, is modernizing a highly fragmented market.