Pressure Create Diamonds - #FII7 - Day 3
Future Investment Initiative 7th Edition
Increasing pressure and volatility in the venture capital market are prompting investors to craft innovative strategies that balance attractive returns with the ability to identify startups that have the capacity for success, scalability, and addressing crucial global challenges. According to Bain, global venture capital investments maintained a steady course at $94 billion in Q2 of 2023, powered primarily by the fervor around artificial intelligence startups. Amid capital’s transition from ‘free’ to a highly valued resource, how can this transformed VC market capitalize on investment pressures to quickly identify the most financially sustainable startups that also bring solutions to critical global needs?
Moderator:
Anna Stewart, Reporter, CNN
Speakers:
- Omar AlMajdouie, Founding Partner, Raed Ventures
- Henadi Al Saleh, Chairperson, Agility
- Fadi Ghandour, Executive Chairman, Wamda Capital
- Dr. Klaus Hommels, Founder & Chairman, LakestarJack Selby, Managing Director, Thiel Capital