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Tamara’s billion-dollar facility and a fintech frenzy

Sep 19, 2025

Tamara’s billion-dollar facility and a fintech frenzy


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Presight and Shorooq launch $100M global AI fund to accelerate innovation

Sep 22, 2025

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erad secures $33M debt facility from Stride Ventures to expand SME financing

Sep 22, 2025

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VC React Podcast (Episode #52)

Sep 19, 2025

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Saudi fintech Lendo signs $53M Murabaha deal with Jadwa to boost SME financing

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How to find the right co-founder

How to find the right co-founder

Co-founders are like a marriage, the cliché goes. But beyond the saying, how do you actually choose the person (or people) you’ll build with? And how do you set that relationship up for long-term success?

Jamie Lane

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erad secures $33M debt facility from Stride Ventures to expand SME financing

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VC React Podcast (Episode #52)

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VC React Podcast (Episode #52)

Saudi fintech Lendo signs $53M Murabaha deal with Jadwa to boost SME financing

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Saudi fintech Lendo signs $53M Murabaha deal with Jadwa to boost SME financing


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Stitching together financial infrastructure from the Gulf to the world

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Advice for the solo (for now) founder

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Advice for the solo (for now) founder

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How to choose a co-founder with complementary skills

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Stitching together financial infrastructure from the Gulf to the world

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erad secures $33M debt facility from Stride Ventures to expand SME financing

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Saudi fintech Lendo signs $53M Murabaha deal with Jadwa to boost SME financing

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