impinv… The Future of GCC’s AI Scene: Building a Tabby Mafia 12 Feb 202611 Feb 2026 Wayne Gretzky said "you win by skating to where the puck is going, not where it is". In GCC tech, the puck is no longer capital or infrastructure. Money is…
Basics… 11 Criteria for Successful Cleantech Investment 2 Feb 20261 Feb 2026 Over the past 15 years of impact investing in cleantech, I've learned that traction alone doesn't always predict success. A startup can have impressive revenue numbers, a trustworthy founder, and…
Climate Change… Scaling Sustainable Solutions for Arid Environments: HYVEGEO 22 Jan 2026 I interviewed AbdulAziz Bin Redha, founder and CEO of HyveGeo (*). HyveGeo is an Abu Dhabi based startup producing biochar. What prompted you to launch?HyveGeo started from a simple observation:…
impact… GCC 2026 Q1: Key Conferences for Investors 7 Jan 20269 Jan 2026 Below is a list of events that I found interesting for myself and other impact investors in the GCC region. I have discriminated between events in GCC and global ones.…
Startups… Pre-Seed Funding Opportunities in Saudi Arabia 7 Feb 202522 Apr 2025 Chasing pre-seed funding in Saudi Arabia? 🚀 I've been researching venture builders, outsourced funds, and SPVs in KSA. Here's what I've found so far: An excellent post about the startup…
allocation… New Sustainable Ventures Added: My 2024 Portfolio 7 Jan 202514 Jan 2025 My existing portfolio of innovative and sustainable companies grew in 2024. Several exciting new investments were added. These investments further diversified and strengthened my commitment to cleantech, emerging markets, and…
Climate Change… The Role of AI and Startups in Mitigating Climate Change Impact 11 Dec 20243 Dec 2024 I share some reflections about the role of AI in mitigating climate change. I emphasize the potential for local AI ecosystems in driving innovation and economic growth. I believe that…
Climate Change… How Climatize is Bridging the Solar Financing Gap 4 Dec 20241 Dec 2024 I interviewed Will Wiseman, co-founder and CEO of Climatize Earth (*) earlier this year, in September. I am delighted by the progress made since their official launch. I had the…