Post-2024 Liquidity Changes Reshape Exit Strategies for Founders and Investors The venture capital exit landscape is undergoing a profound transformation during the 2024-2025 period. What began as a post-pandemic rebound has evolved into a complex market reality where IPO windows remain tight, public valuations fluctuate sharply, and private market liquidity solutions rise in prominence. This […]

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has engineered one of the most remarkable capital markets transformations in modern emerging market history. What began as Vision 2030’s blueprint for economic diversification has evolved into a sophisticated IPO ecosystem that peaked at SAR 37 billion ($9.9 billion) in 2022 and continues to dominate regional capital flows. By Q1 […]

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(KSA)  has engineered the most dramatic venture capital transformation in MENA history. What began as a near-nonexistent market in 2015 has evolved into a $1.38 billion ecosystem by 2023, In the first half of 2025, KSA’s  venture capital ecosystem surged to $860 million raised, marking a 116% year over year increase […]

The Middle East stands at an inflection point. What began as Vision 2030’s ambitious reform agenda has evolved into a fundamental restructuring of how business operates across the region. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are no longer peripheral considerations, they have become the primary currency of capital allocation, competitive advantage, and long term viability. […]

The Middle East private equity industry stands at a pivotal moment. With valuations reaching $19.7 billion in 2024 and projected to surge to $35.5 billion by 2033, the region presents compelling opportunities for strategic investors willing to navigate its unique complexities. Behind these promising figures lies a nuanced reality that demands tactical expertise and operational […]

Europe faces a fiscal juncture in 2025. Public investment can drive growth and competitiveness but only if directed toward transformed priorities that overcome structural issues. Momentum for growth is increasing: Looser fiscal policy will give the economy a boost. While the overall EU fiscal position is projected to remain broadly neutral, with government deficits slightly […]

Central banks worldwide entered 2025 expecting aggressive monetary tightening would return inflation to 2%. Instead, inflation has stubbornly plateaued at 4.5% across major economies, creating a new reality that challenges decades of monetary policy orthodoxy. The Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and Bank of England have all paused rate hikes, acknowledging that traditional tools may […]

Pakistan has secured its first sovereign rating upgrade in six years, a symbolic return from the brink of default. Yet market experts warn the country’s economic recovery remains fragile and deeply reliant on external support. Fitch Ratings upgraded Pakistan’s long-term foreign currency rating from ‘CCC+’ to ‘B-’ with a stable outlook in April, acknowledging fiscal […]