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MSA Capital portfolio company, NIO has partnered with CYVN Holdings marking its entry into the Middle East & North Africa with plans for local production, product launches, and research further integrating their footprint into the global smart EV ecosystem. NIO MENA https://lnkd.in/dB8B5B3X

MSA Capital’s portfolio company, Meituan , officially launches in #SaudiArabia as its first market of expansion beyond #China bringing its food delivery service, Keeta to #Riyadh after successfully leading Hong Kong’s food delivery market by order volume. https://lnkd.in/dUD5wt5R

I’m excited to be at Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2024 in Park City, Utah! Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending some incredible sessions: "The AI Awakening: A Roadmap for Converting Technology to Value" with Erik Brynjolfsson from Stanford University highlighted AI's potential to revolutionize productivity. "Is Wiz the World’s Fastest-Growing Startup?" with Assaf Rappaport of Wiz and Philip Clark of Thrive Capital explored their rapid growth and AI’s impact. "How to Put Housing Back on Solid Ground" with Joe G. of Airbnb and Samara, moderated by Jessica Mathews of Fortune, focused on disruption and innovation in housing. "Can AI Be Trusted?" with Clara Shih of Salesforce AI emphasized the need for the necessary privacy guardrails to tap into AI's potential. "Can the U.S. Compete with China?" featured a discussion between Ben H. of MSA Capital and Jacob Helberg of U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, moderated by Andrew Nusca of Fortune. Looking forward to more insightful sessions today. #FortuneBrainstormTech2024 #AI #Innovation #Technology #Leadership

“This strategic collaboration will leverage our global network and KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) research capabilities to accelerate innovation within the Kingdom. MSA Novo has always been at the forefront of bringing leading global technologies to #SaudiArabia that meet strategic demand, and our partnership with KAUST further solidifies that platform to bring global innovation to Saudi Arabia through the Kingdom’s preeminent research university, allowing us to build world-class technologies domestically” Ben H. , Managing Partner at MSA Novo. https://shorturl.at/4u7i3

Fashion e-commerce is one of the fastest growing sectors and the prime battlefield for payment services.?Featuring MSA’s unicorn portfolio companies, Yu Oppel co-founder at Cider sets the stage for hacks on global expansion and Zain Khan leading business development at Tabby shares key insights for conversion unlocks in the Middle East.? Listen here: https://rb.gy/0xwgml

??? Diving into MENA’s VC scene & startup ecosystem with Walid Faza VC titan MSA Capital & MSA Novo . From pioneering investments to a groundbreaking $1B fund aimed at tech startups in Middle East , backed by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) ???? Faza combines humility with strategic acumen, embracing challenges & opportunities in emerging markets with a keen eye on sustainable growth. Dive into his journey & how he’s shaping the future of VC, inspired by global insights and a commitment to societal impact. Whether you’re an investor or entrepreneur, success hinges on awareness and pragmatism! Echoing Faza’s ethos, remember: embracing self-awareness and tuning into others’ needs are your true north in navigating the path to success. ?? MSA has around $2.5 billion in assets under management. It is backed by the Jada Fund of Funds, a unit of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.Start-ups in the kingdom have been dominating the venture fundraising space, securing around $1.3 billion in capital in 2023 alone, according to MAGNiTT. Watch now'Alchemy of Transformation.' By Malik Ahmad Jalal , Link to video below ?? #investing #investors #venturecapital #investors #economy #finance #saudiarabia #mena #middleeast #leadership #entrepreneurship #technology #innovation #future #linkedin #buisness