Bahoshy: Mideast Venture Funding Plunges in 1H
THE SO WHAT
A 22% drop in capital and 41% collapse in deal count in the Middle East means founders are now competing for a much smaller pool of risk capital—especially for post-attack deals. If you’re operating or investing in the region, extend runway and prioritize investors with dry powder already allocated to MENA rather than counting on new entrants.
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