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Ahmad Takatkah (أحمد طقاطقه)
Kauffman Fellow (17). VC @KingsCrowd Capital, Investing In Silicon Valley's Secondaries @Diwan Capital, & Reinventing The Phone Number @nmbr.inc. Would Love To Meet You In: San Francisco, New York, Riyadh, or Dubai.
Ahmad Takatkah (أحمد طقاطقه) is a prominent figure in the venture capital space, currently serving as the Managing Partner at Diwan Capital. He has over 15 years of experience in venture capital, transitioning from a technical founder to a venture capitalist, with a strong background in computer engineering and data science, particularly in artificial intelligence and machine learning.13
Professional Background
Takatkah has played a significant role in establishing and operating multiple venture capital firms. His expertise includes developing tools for deal sourcing, startup evaluation, and exit prediction. He has previously worked as a data scientist at Carta and KingsCrowd, where he focused on analyzing startups across various funding stages.13
Education and Fellowships
He holds a bachelor's degree in electronics engineering and an MBA from the New York Institute of Technology. Additionally, he has received executive training in venture capital and private equity from Harvard University. Takatkah is also a Kauffman Fellow, which highlights his commitment to advancing his skills and knowledge in the field of venture capital.134
Publications and Media
Ahmad is an active blogger and podcaster under the brand "VCpreneur," where he shares insights on venture capital trends and data-driven investment strategies. He is the author of three books related to venture capital: VC Evolve, Contrarian Cycles, and Unlocking Liquidity.256
Current Ventures
In addition to his role at Diwan Capital, Takatkah is involved with several other startups, including nmbr, a neo-telecom company he founded recently. His past entrepreneurial ventures include e-Traindex, an EdTech marketplace, and dCap, a robo-advisor for cryptocurrency investors.164
Ahmad Takatkah's multifaceted experience in both technical and investment domains positions him as a significant contributor to the evolution of venture capital, particularly through the integration of data analytics into investment decision-making processes.
Highlights
Mention a VC you would like to hear form on the "VC React Podcast", or a VC you want to see again.
Every week, Jamie and I bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA's startups, VCs and investment rounds.
In previous episodes, we've been honored to host the following fantastic guests: Dr. Adil Alzarooni (Al Zarooni Emirates Investments) Ali Zewail (Endure Capital) Amal Dokhan (500 Global) Arnav Danthi (Nuwa Capital) Faisal Hakki (Arab Bank Ventures) Fatima Abdullah (Plug and Play Tech Center) Hamed Masri (Silicon Badia) Hasan Haider (Plus VC) Issa Aghabi (Access Bridge Ventures) Khaled Talhouni (Nuwa Capital) Mohammed Al Rasbi (R&D Capital) Sara Ebeid (VentureSouq). Saud Alsahhaf (Impact46) Tarek Seif El Nasr (Falak Startups) Waleed A. Alballaa (Sukna Ventures) Youssef Shehab El-Din (Falak Startups) Zeina Mandour (Dar Ventures)
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🚀 Exciting news! I teamed up with Jamie Lane of FWDstart to launch the "VC React Podcast"! 🎙️ Each week, we bring you dynamic insights and reactions from three different VCs, diving into the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds.
A huge thanks to Khaled Talhouni, Sara Ebeid, and Waleed A. Alballaa for an incredible first episode! 🌟 I hope you all enjoy the conversation as much as we did. Tune in and join the excitement! 📈✨
We talked about:
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Rasan Going Public Summary: Saudi Arabia-based insurtech Rasan has announced its IPO, becoming the first insurtech company in the region to go public. The move aims to capitalize on the growing demand for digital insurance solutions and expand its market reach.
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Connect Money Raising $8 Million Seed Round Summary: Egypt-based fintech Connect Money secured $8 million in a seed round led by Disruptech Ventures and Algebra Ventures. The funding will support the launch of five new business verticals in North Africa. Connect Money offers a white-label card issuing platform for businesses to provide debit and credit cards without developing fintech infrastructure or regulatory licensing.
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SMPL Holdings Launching A $10 Million Fund Summary: SMPL Holdings has launched a $10 million fund to support tech and AI startups across the MENA region. The fund aims to foster innovation and accelerate the growth of emerging technology companies in the area.
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