10X Capital Podcast
The 10X Capital podcast interviews the world's premier institutional investors to deliver insights on how they manage their capital. Interview topics include investment decision frameworks, capital allocation strategies, GP/LP relationships and many more.
E3: Ramzi Samara of MASIC | The Rise of Saudi Arabia and the MENA Region in Venture Capital
David Weisburd sits down with Ramzi Samara, Co-Head of Private Funds (VC) at MASIC, one of the few family owned investment firms in Saudi Arabia that has a dedicated venture capital program. Ramzi is also an active angel investor in early-stage startups in the US and MENA. In this conversation they discuss the vibrant dynamics of the region, Ramzi’s investing thesis and multi-year power-law driven strategy, and looking at passive vs active early-stage fund managers.
Key Points
- Building strong relationships and understanding the local culture are crucial for successful fundraising in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia.
- Emerging managers often outperform established ones but require careful qualitative assessment, focusing on team dynamics, sourcing strategies, and alignment with investment mandates.
- Saudi Arabia's venture capital ecosystem is rapidly growing, driven by a young, tech-savvy population and government initiatives, presenting significant opportunities for international investors.
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