Startups & VCs

November 4, 2026
Pop Goes the Dragon: Inside the Collapse of China's AI Stock Bubble
While Wall Street debates whether artificial intelligence is in a bubble, China’s market has already burst. Over less than four months, Shanghai’s STAR50 index lost roughly 40%, erasing $480 billion in value.
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November 4, 2026
Startup Investment Dynamics: KSA Guide 2027
Saudi Arabia stands as the undisputed center of gravity for MENA venture capital, yet the market has entered a pivotal phase of maturation and discipline as the era of subsidizing growth at all costs gives way to strict unit economics.
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November 2, 2026
The 2027 Egypt Tech Startup Reset: Agility or Chaos?
Despite securing over $2.1 billion in venture funding and leading Africa in startup exits, Egypt’s tech scene faces a quiet reckoning. Fintech founder and mentor Mai Masoud unpacks why founders are mistaking reckless improvisation for agility, why the Series A cliff is steeper than ever, and why the next phase of North African innovation demands unyielding operational discipline over pitch-deck theater.
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