
Sandpit Startups
Hosted by Sam & Abhishek, the Sandpit Startups podcast is the show where they explore entrepreneurship by journeying into the minds of the brightest and the best the Middle Eastern startup scene has to offer. This podcasts connects the entrepreneurs in the studio, with the entrepreneurs listening at home. Sam and Abhishek sincerely hope you find our content educational, motivational or inspiring. And if you do, you know where the follow button is!
Sandpit Startups
From First VC to a Foremost VC - MEVP | Sandpit Startups | Ep24 | Walid Mansour
In this podcast episode with Walid Mansour, Co-founder of Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), we explore the journey of the first and now one of the largest Venture Capital firms in MENA. Since its inception in 2008, MEVP has built an impressive portfolio, including stellar names like Anghami, Invygo, Fresha, and MamoPay. Join us as we delve into how venture capital is akin to a startup constantly raising funds, the essential checklist for startups applying to VC firms, and how VCs identify promising opportunities. We also discuss why the UAE and GCC are hotspots for startups. This enlightening conversation offers a deep dive into the VC world with Walid.