Significa Ventures

10/09/2024

Significa is thrilled to partner with Obeikan Digital Solutions. 🚀 Together, we’ll drive growth and innovation in the MENA region through commercial partnerships and investments. Stay tuned for more updates!

13/06/2024

CVCs can create huge wins! Like Google Venture's early investment in Uber. CVC successes drive tech advancement and create lucrative opportunities for both the parent corporation and the startup. ​
source: https://www.cbinsights.com/research/report/corporate-venture-capital-trends-q1-2024/

10/06/2024

Big tech isn't alone! Companies across various industries are setting up CVC units. Some notable players include Salesforce Ventures, Comcast Ventures, and even prominent names in the MENA region.
source: https://www.vccafe.com/2019/06/19/the-takeover-of-corporate-venture-capital/

06/06/2024

Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) refers to large companies investing directly in external startups. CVC is fostering growth and strategic alignment aims beyond financial returns. Think of it as a strategic way for corporations to fuel innovation and gain access to cutting-edge technologies. It bridges the gap between established corporations and innovative startups 🚀 ​
Source: https://pitchbook.com/blog/what-is-corporate-venture-capital

27/04/2024

Meet Mohamed Elsheikh our partner in RiseUp Saudi event, doing a workshop about Corporate Venture Capital CVC and Corporate innovation. If interested to attend and hear more, please reach out.

16/04/2024

Banks are experiencing AI FOMO according to CB Insights latest Tech trend report
https://www.cbinsights.com/research/report/top-tech-trends-2024/

06/03/2024

Top Emerging tech trends CVC Heads are watching
Source: SVB - Silicon Valley Bank
https://www.svb.com/trends-insights/reports/state-of-the-markets-report/

08/08/2023

By 2025, startups are expected to play a crucial role in driving innovation, with a particular emphasis on promoting sustainability.
Source: MIT, Capgemini
https://www.capgemini.com/insights/expert-perspectives/the-next-big-thing-to-boost-your-innovation-the-venture-client-model/

01/08/2023

Why investing in sustainable business is good for business?
Check this Article:
https://www.unilever.com/news/news-search/2022/why-investing-in-sustainable-business-is-good-for-business/

Climate change is costing the earth. But the business case for investing in sustainability is not just about mitigating risk; it’s also about opportunity.

25/05/2023

Why Venture Capital As A Service (VCaaS): Driving Innovation Agility For Corporations
source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/sanjitsinghdang/2021/08/21/venture-capital-as-a-service-driving-innovation-agility-for-corporations/?sh=15dd9e31cc3d

Innovation pressure has increased manifold on corporations. Hence, they need to augment their internal engine with external innovation. Models like Venture Capital as a Service are becoming key to ushering in this next era of innovation for large companies.

01/05/2023

Due diligence in VC — how it works:
Here’s what you need to know to get through due diligence
https://sifted.eu/articles/due-diligence-how-it-works

VCs are supposed to do due diligence on your startup to see if your promises stack up in reality — here's how it works, and how to prepare.

22/04/2023

Series A funding for startups: What VCs want to see from founders in 2023
https://sifted.eu/articles/series-a-funding-startups-2023/?is_rec=true&topic_id=11531&source=article