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It was a pleasure for our Climate team to participate at Abu Dhabi Finance Week ADFW 2024 this month. Sonia Weymuller and Medea Nocentini led the charge on the VenturePark stage to address the future of impact investing moderated by Hussein Sayed, CFA, CMT. This was followed by Lola Fernandez Flores, Paul Mahacek and Deniz Tekerek moderated by Jana B. delving into the role technology plays in addressing the trilemma of energy equity, security and sustainability. #ADFW2024 #venturesouq

Our General Partner, Sonia Gokhale, was featured on the Code Story podcast with the phenomenal Noah Labhart. This conversation explored Dubai's emergence as a global hub for blockchain, AI, and innovation, the strategic vision behind VentureSouq’s investments in FinTech and ClimateTech, and the role of key initiatives from DIFC, Dubai AI Campus and Dubai Blockchain Center in fostering startup success. Be sure to tune in to this insightful discussion!

It was a pleasure for us to co-host our 'Innovation for Female Entrepreneurship' event on the sidelines of the Global Women's Forum 2024 in Dubai alongside Utopia Capital Management, and the IFC - International Finance Corporation. This was the successful output of IFC's WeFund Climate program of which VentureSouq is an inaugural cohort member. The discussion was led by VSQ General Partner, Climate, Sonia Weymuller, who moderated an insightful panel featuring Anissa Kanoun (IFC), Malanee Hutton (54 Collective), Fahim Sultan Al Qasimi (Seafood Souq), and Jane C. Glavan (Distant Imagery Solutions). The session explored the transformative role of female entrepreneurs in driving innovation, strategies to dismantle systemic biases through gender-inclusive practices, and the importance of fostering inclusive capital flows. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all attendees and supporters for their invaluable engagement. We look forward to welcoming you to our future events! IFC Middle East The Radical Fund Alina Truhina Moustafa S.

Sonia Weymuller, Co-Founder & General Partner of VentureSouq; Emon Shakoor, Founder & CEO of Blossom Accelerator; Aditya Parmar, Head of Investments at Burman Holdings; and Islam Shawky, Co-founder & CEO of Paymob, analyzed the strategies and tools that successful investors use to navigate market volatility in a panel led by Daniyal Baig, Co-Founder of MyAlice. سونيا ويمولر الشريك المؤسس والإداري في (VentureSouq)، وإيمان عبد الشكور المؤسسة والرئيسة التنفيذية لشركة (Blossom Accelerator)، وأديتيا بارمار رئيس الاستثمار في (Burman Holdings)، وإسلام شوقي الشريك المؤسس والرئيس التنفيذي لشركة (Paymob)، استعرضوا رؤاهم لتحليل الاستراتيجيات والأدوات التي يستخدمها المستثمرون الناجحون للتنقل في تقلبات السوق في جلسة نقاشية أدارها دانيل بيغ، الشريك المؤسس لشركة (MyAlice). #ForbesMiddleEastUnder30 #ForbesMiddleEastEvents #ForbesME #AbuDhabi #InnovationUnleashed #YoungLeaders #ShapingTomorrow #DreamsToReality Sonia Weymuller, VentureSouq, Emon Shakoor إيمان عبد الشكور, Blossom Accelerator, Aditya Parmar, Islam Shawky, Paymob, Daniyal Baig, MyAlice

What a way to wrap up ADFW 2024 🚀 The final day celebrated innovation, collaboration, and the incredible Hub71 community, closing the week with impactful moments and promising connections. Here’s to building the future of FinTech together ✨ #Hub71 #ADFW2024 #TechEcosystem ADGM | David Wernery - Terrax | Flo Akinbiyi | Zain Tarawneh - Hub71 | Khatija A. - BioSapien | LP (Louis-Philippe) Noel - BioTwin | Lorena P. - syd™ | Talal Hasan - 44.01 | Rick Fox - Partanna | Sonia Weymuller - VentureSouq | Paul Mahacek - AtmoCooling | Deniz Tekerek - Archireef

🌍 Exciting times at #COP16 in Riyadh! VentureSouq was thrilled to be part of this crucial global climate conference, representing our commitment to ClimateTech innovation. Our very own Lola Fernandez Flores had the honor of moderating a thought-provoking panel at the UAE Pavilion titled "Scaling Regeneration to Combat Desertification and Address the Land-Water Nexus". It was inspiring to hear from technology founders in the UAE about harnessing innovation to tackle agricultural and water challenges in our changing climate. 🌱💧 A huge thank you to all the amazing organizations and individuals we had the pleasure of interacting with during #COP16: UAE/Climate , SOMA MATER, SAB, UpLink - World Economic Forum, Dendra Systems, MANHAT, and Desert Control.

Looking forward to speaking at #ADFW2024 alongside my dear friend and ally Medea Nocentini moderated by Hussein Sayed, CFA, CMT Further information and agenda available on: https://adfw.com VentureSouq Global Ventures

The excitement is building for the Forbes Middle East Under 30 Summit – Abu Dhabi Edition! We’re thrilled to unveil a stellar lineup of industry trailblazers who will share their expertise and stories. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be inspired—join us on December 10-11 at Umm El Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi. Secure your spot now through the following link: https://lnkd.in/g_REUDEv الأجواء في قمة فوربس الشرق الأوسط (Under30) تزداد تشويقًا! نحن متحمسون للإعلان عن انضمام قادة القطاعات الذين تركوا بصماتهم وسيشاركوننا رحلاتهم والتحديات التي واجهوها والابتكارات التي قادتهم إلى النجاح. كونوا معنا يومي 10 و11 ديسمبر المقبل في حديقة أم الإمارات بأبوظبي. سجّلوا الآن عبر الرابط التالي: https://lnkd.in/g_REUDEv #ForbesMiddleEastUnder30 #ForbesMiddleEastEvents #ForbesME #AbuDhabi #InnovationUnleashed #YoungLeaders #ShapingTomorrow #DreamsToReality Amal Dokhan 500 Global Marwa Al Mamari Ali Mokhtar Beltone Sonia Weymuller VentureSouq

What an inspirational evening tonight at the 'Garden Session: Innovation Through Female Entrepreneurship' event hosted by VentureSouq, Utopia Capital Management, and IFC - International Finance Corporation. 💰 We discussed the UAE and MENA investment ecosystem 🌍 Explored the growth of climate tech 🦸♀️ Highlighted the critical role female entrepreneurs can play, though they still receive only 7% of VC funding in emerging markets and just 10% in climate tech globally (according to IFC - International Finance Corporation) Excited to be expanding my network and meeting inspiring leaders on both the investment and entrepreneurial sides here. It was great to meet you 😊🤝 Sonia Weymuller Lola Fernandez Flores Moustafa Salem Marina Antonopoulou Can Atacik Jane C. Glavan Tammer Qaddumi Net0 #Net0Dubai #AIforSustainability

I had such a lovely and inspiring evening which I have been looking forward to since invited for the "Garden Session: Innovation Through Female Entrepreneurship" event hosted by VentureSouq, Utopia Capital Management, and IFC - International Finance Corporation! A heartfelt thank-you for having me on this panel last night. I knew it would be absolutely brilliant when Sonia Weymuller asked me to be on it as she is brilliant herself! The venue was lovely, and it was so inspiring to learn from such passionate individuals on the panel and in the event who are working to advance equality and diversification in all we do. I also got to meet up again with some of my favourite ladies who are incredible experts in their fields, which would make any night great! Marina Antonopoulou and Nadia Boumeziout #Innovation #FemaleEntrepreneurship #ClimateTech #DiversityInLeadership #VentureSouq #IFC #UtopiaCapitalManagement