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.

Airwallex launches POS to take on Stripe and Square globally

Airwallex, the Australian fintech that spent a decade building global payments infrastructure, is moving into in-person commerce. The company is launching a point-of-sale product it says rivals like Stripe and Square cannot yet match across borders.

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.