SHUAA Capital Launches Largest Venture Debt Fund in GCC

The video discusses the market gap in growth stage funding, particularly non-dilutive capital, and the launch of Sharp Venture Partners. It highlights the significant growth in the MENA region's technology sector and the opportunities for venture debt. The impact of Fed rate hikes on liquidity and venture debt attractiveness is examined. The video also explores regional opportunities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia and emphasizes the need for evolving regulatory frameworks to support fintech and private debt sectors.

What gap in the market is Sharp Venture Partners aiming to fill?

• Early-stage company funding

• Growth-stage company funding

• Public company funding

• Non-profit organization funding

What type of capital is Sharp Venture Partners focusing on providing?

• Public capital

• Non-dilutive capital

• Dilutive capital

• Government grants

What percentage increase in investments was observed in the MENA region last year?

• 50%

• 150%

• 75%

• 112%

How might rising interest rates affect venture debt attractiveness?

• Make it more attractive

• Have no effect

• Make it less attractive

• Only affect early-stage companies

What is the expected impact of rising inflation on business valuations?

• Downward pressure on valuations

• No impact

• Only affect large companies

• Increase valuations

Which countries are leading the charge in providing supportive infrastructure for businesses?

• Kuwait and Oman

• Qatar and Bahrain

• UAE and Saudi Arabia

• Egypt and Jordan

What is a key regulatory need for the fintech sector?

• Fixed regulations

• Evolving regulations

• More restrictions

• No regulations