Why CVCs are different and how to get them to write you a check

Corporate venture capital can open doors that no financial investor can match, but only if you understand what corporate investors are actually buying. Unlike traditional VCs, firms like Aramco Ventures, STC Ventures, and e& Capital are not writing checks for returns alone — they are investing in strategic relevance, and founders who pitch without understanding that distinction rarely make it past the first meeting.

Why burn rate is the most important number in your startups financial model

Web Summit Qatar startups raise $205 million in funding

Qatar startups showcased at Web Summit raised $205 million in funding, highlighting the country’s growing tech ecosystem, investor interest, and innovation driven entrepreneurship.

How Airwallex went from acquisition target to Stripe rival

Few rivalries in fintech carry the personal weight of the one now developing between Stripe and Airwallex. Back in 2019, Stripe offered to buy the Melbourne-based startup for $1.2 billion. Airwallex's CEO said yes, then changed his mind.

Saudi gaming investment arm EGDC acquires more shares in Capcom

Saudi Arabia’s Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) has acquired an additional 5% stake in Japan’s Capcom, reinforcing the Kingdom’s strategy to expand its global gaming footprint and support domestic industry growth under Vision 2030.