Questions that we asked:
Q: So you have had an interesting career. How did you land into working with a VC firm and also please tell us about your role?
Q: Tell us about Shorooq Partners, and its work in the MENA region, specifically with respect to financial services, specifically insurance.
Q: What are the key trends in the venture capital industry that you see emerging in the near future? What is now the fresh outlook and observations of Shorooq Partners when it comes to insurtech space?
What are some of the similarities to the rest of the sectors like foodtech, agrtech, fintech and what are some of the uniqueness which makes the region pretty exciting?
Q : What are the most important criteria you use to evaluate potential investments? How do you decide which industries and startups to focus on? Thesis driven sourcing
Q: Can you walk us through a recent investment that you made and why you chose to invest in that particular company?
Q: What does Shorooq Partners assess before investing in an insurtech firm or indeed any startup? Do you invest at the idea stage or pre-growth/ growth stage? Tell us more about the process that startups can expect. Follow up Q: Can you share any tips for entrepreneurs looking to raise venture capital from SP?
Q: Regionally, you will agree that each country has its own uniqueness and pace, which is a lot dictated by the regulatory environment. Tell us how some of the countries are utilizing this to their advantage. Countries like Egypt, KSA, and Qatar are making massive progress.
