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A venture capital firm backed by Qatar's sovereign wealth fund is taking a minority stake in an AI-powered logistics technology start-up backed by Hong Kong's wealthiest man, as it looks for investment opportunities in the Greater China region to more than triple its assets under management by the end of 2025.

We are pleased to announce that the Venture Capital Department of Aksan Law Firm provided advisory services for the establishment of Qinvest Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. SME Fund TR Endüstriyel Şirketler Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Fonu.   The advisory service was led by Şevki Özgür ALTINDAŞ head of the department, with support from Senior Managing Attorney Öykü Okyay Ünsal. SME Fund TR (smefund.tr) is a Türkiye focused private equity platform investing in high-growth small to mid-cap industrial companies, supporting their growth plans and creating enduring value for all stakeholders. SME FundTR aims to partner with successful management teams providing them with smart equity capital to accelerate growth, foster institutionalization, and maximize value creation. SME Fund TR Oguz Oner Mehmet Oner Serdar Vatansever Murat Canoglu

We are honored to present our latest contribution to Mondaq’s Venture Capital Comparative Guide for Israel. This comprehensive guide delves into the key legal, regulatory, and tax aspects shaping Israel’s vibrant venture capital landscape, offering valuable insights for investors, startups, and market players. The authors, Yarom Romem and Daniel Damboritz, are leading experts in their fields, consistently recognized and highly ranked by the most prominent international legal directories.  📍 Read the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/ds3Jcp_Q

5 Venture Capital Firms Every South African Entrepreneur Should Know https://lnkd.in/dUdACmXv #venturecapital #SouthAfrica #startupfunding #KnifeCapital #KalonVP #4DiCapital #EnygmaVentures #HlayisaniCapital #tech #investors #businessgrowth #funding #StepAppFunding

For the first time since the historic Yozma Fund-of-Funds program in the early 1990s, the Israel Innovation Authority is returning to its roots with a new Fund-of-Funds financing initiative. This program is designed to strengthen venture capital funds specializing in deep-tech, accelerate breakthrough technologies, and reinforce Israel’s position as a global leader in high-risk, high-potential innovation. #IsraelInnovation #DeepTech #VentureCapital #FundofFunds #InnovationPolicy #TechEcosystem #ImpactInvestment #PublicPrivatePartnership #GlobalInnovation #IsraeliTech https://lnkd.in/d5cU3UJC

🚀 FLIP: The Key Step for Startups Raising Capital in the U.S. For many founders, one crucial question arises: how should a company be structured to attract international investment? That’s where the FLIP comes in—the corporate restructuring process that transforms a startup into a company with a holding in the U.S. (commonly in Delaware) or in offshore jurisdictions such as BVI or Cayman. While not a simple process, the FLIP can be decisive for: ✔️ Facilitating fundraising rounds with international funds. ✔️ Aligning governance and compliance with global standards. ✔️ Boosting attractiveness to venture capital and angel investors. 👉 In this article, we break down the step-by-step Delaware FLIP process, explore its tax and corporate implications, and share exclusive insights from leading founders and investors on fundraising, valuation, and negotiations with funds. 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dVJd6Tar #Startups #VentureCapital #Investment #FLIP #Fundraising #Delaware #Ventures

JVP raises $290M from TPG to boost stake in insurtech unicorn Earnix. The Jerusalem-based venture fund will use the capital primarily to buy out early investors, increasing its ownership to over 50% as Earnix prepares for AI-driven expansion across global insurance markets. https://lnkd.in/esebYdrx

Saudi Arabia-based fintech HALA has raised $157 million in a Series B round. The funding round is led by The Rise Fund, TPG’s multi-sector global impact investing strategy, and Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned company by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), with participation from QED Investors, RAED Ventures, Impact46, Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), Isometry Capital, Arzan Venture Capital, BNVT Capital, Kaltaire Investments, Endeavor Catalyst, Nour Nouf Ventures, Khwarizmi Ventures, and Wamda Capital. Founded in 2018 by Esam Alnahdi and Maher Loubieh, HALA offers SME banking and freelancer solutions, enabling them to start, run, and grow their businesses seamlessly. https://lnkd.in/dtD36xii

Aberdeen and Titanbay Open New Access to Private Markets: Global asset manager Aberdeen Investments has announced a partnership with startup Titanbay to simplify access to private markets for wealth managers and distributors. #aberdeen #titanbay

U.S. law firm Cooley LLP has hired David He as a partner in its emerging companies and venture capital practice in Singapore, bringing him over from rival firm Gunderson Dettmer. "David is an excellent addition to our emerging companies and venture capital team and brings a wealth of experience and a strong base of connections in Singapore and across Asia," said Matthew Bartus, co-chair of Cooley's emerging companies and venture capital practice and founding partner of the Singapore office, in a statement. Added Patrick Loofbourrow, Cooley partner and co-chair of the firm’s China corporate practice: “David’s experience will strengthen our capabilities in our growing practice in Singapore and across South and Southeast Asia, as well as more broadly across the Asia region, as we have seen significant client demand across the region.” Cooley launched its Singapore office in 2020 and now has 15 lawyers there, including seven partners. They include capital markets partner Shashwat Tewary, who joined earlier this year from Sidley Austin. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gX_2SzTu