Is MENA the Next Global Venture Capital Hotspot? ft. Ivo Detelinov

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Uplifting Leaders

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Uplift is a global executive talent search company. 🌍 Uplifting Leaders is a global podcast by Uplift, exploring the future of leadership, talent, and workplace culture. Hosted by Founder & CEO Serap Zel, we bring inspiring conversations with visionary executives, thought leaders, and changemakers from around the world. From leadership development to cultural intelligence, recruitment strategies to personal growth tune in for insights that help leaders and organizations thrive in the dynamic business world. 🚀

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Is MENA the Next Global Venture Capital Hotspot? ft. Ivo Detelinov

Uplifting Leaders

21 minutes 54 seconds

5 months ago

Is MENA the Next Global Venture Capital Hotspot? ft. Ivo Detelinov

What does it take to build a thriving venture capital ecosystem in one of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly transforming regions?

In this episode of Uplifting Leaders, “Is MENA the Next Global Venture Capital Hotspot?”, we’re joined by Ivo Detelinov, General Partner at Oryx Fund. With deep experience across global markets and a strategic focus on early-stage investing, Ivo offers an inside look at why the MENA region is drawing increased attention from VCs around the world.

From Saudi Arabia’s record-breaking growth in deal flow to the evolving founder landscape and standout sectors like eCommerce and emerging tech, Ivo shares powerful insights on the future of investment in the region.

He also explores what makes a startup truly fundable, how founder ambition in MENA compares to other global regions, and what both investors and entrepreneurs should keep top of mind heading into 2025 and beyond.

🎙 Host: Serap Zel, Founder/CEO – Uplift

🎙 Guest: Ivo Detelinov, General Partner – Oryx Fund

Tune in for a timely conversation on startup ecosystems, VC trends, and the rising potential of the MENA region on the global venture capital stage.

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