MEVCA Future Readiness Series

MEVCA is launching a Future Readiness Series to support our community in navigating these challenging times. Join us to learn from peers and industry experts about best practices from past crises and how organizations have effectively managed uncertainty and contingencies.

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S1: MEVCA FUTURE READINESS SERIES | Cybersecurity in Times of Geopolitical Tension

Basil Mimi, CEO and Founder at Mantas, and Wael Alamri, Cybersecurity Advisor, will discuss topics including how geopolitical tensions increase cyber threats, target sectors in the Middle East (finance, infrastructure, tech) and examples from previous conflicts.

Recording can be found in this link.

S2 MEVCA FUTURE READINESS SERIES | Opportunities and Threat during conflict

Habib Hazzan, from Ibtikar Fund, and Hisham Kassim, from Kassim Legal, discuss the effect of the ongoing conflict on the venture capital ecosystem in MENA. The webinar is intended for both venture capital funds and their portfolio companies. Habib and Hisham will review conflict mitigation strategies and potential opportunities and threats for stakeholders to consider.

Recording can be found in this link

S3 MEVCA FUTURE READINESS SERIES | Global Market Disruptions – Impact of Private Capital Valuations

Lincoln International discuss how current developments could impact private capital valuations, what are the critical factors investors should look for in valuing their portfolio investments, how specific factors like AI penetration and energy constraints would impact enterprise values, why software valuation has become more complex and focus on specific challenges for private capital investors. The webinar will cover best practices for determining fair value of portfolio investments during market volatility, specific impact for early and growth investors, applicable global guidance/standards as well as key learnings from around the world.

Recording can be found inthis link