Viaka Newsletter: Highlighting Upcoming Viaka Events!
This week, we’re highlighting Viaka’s upcoming events!
After a couple holiday weeks, July is set to be a great month for the Viaka Network — we have multiple public events as well as exciting new members-only events. To access members-only events, be sure to apply to join here.
First up, we have July’s Viaka Demo Day, held in partnership with TechWadi. Five founders from the Network will be presenting their Climate Tech startups to our panel of expert investors.
Startups: Untill, YolaFresh, Agritopia, Rabbit Mobility, C-Quester
Investors: Raleigh Werner (Presidio Ventures), Jules Chasles (Global Ventures), Ryan Taylor (Azolla Ventures), Iris Wu (Aramco Ventures)
Sign up for the Climate Tech Demo Day here!
Next, Viaka is partnering with UNRWA USA and the 2048 Fellowship to host a virtual discussion on the Palestinian startup ecosystem. The virtual discussion features experts who will discuss the positives, challenges, and reasons for optimism for Palestinian startups.
Experts:
Ambar Amleh, Ibtikar Ventures
Daoud Ghannam, uMake
Moe Hamid, Peleset Angels
Iyad Alahtrawi, Mercy Corps
Mahmoud Thaher, Turqat
Sign-up here!
We also have a rooftop Happy Hour in NYC and virtual networking events for Viaka Network Members! Apply to join here.
Exciting Announcements From Our Network
Below is a list of updates, wins, and asks emanating from members of the Viaka Network in the “West.”
Network Member Loulou Khazen Bas was featured in a great interview with Entrepreneur Middle East! Check it out here.
CPG sales in economic uncertainty — check out this webinar that will help CPG founders understand how to navigate uncertainty.
If you’re a member of our Network and would like to share your own update next week, email info.viaka@gmail.com or submit an update via this form.
Reads of the Week
Viaka has launched a Network Reading List, where Network members are encouraged to submit media suggestions of their own.
Due Diligence Checklist for Pre-Seed Companies (Charles Hudson)
How startups can raise money in emerging markets today (Robin Butler, Network Member)
Secondaries in LP Stakes (Ali Hamed)
Check out Viaka’s full reading list here.
Weekly News Digest
Check out our weekly digest — we provide news from all across the MENA startup ecosystem, every single Friday. Be sure to follow our LinkedIn and Twitter for more.
That’s it for this week. Thank you! 👋
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