Tag: venture capital funds

Qatar Investment Authority
February 27, 2024 BY Simon Mugo

Qatar’s SWF Plans To Invest Over $1Bn in Venture Capital Deals

The initiative was unveiled by Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, emphasising that the investments would focus solely on venture capital funds, excluding private equity and debt investments. This venture capital "Fund of Funds" seeks not only to achieve commercial returns at market rates for the sovereign wealth fund but also to…

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MAS Monetary Authority of Singapore
February 15, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Monetary Authority of Singapore announces faster approvals and lower requirements for venture capital managers

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) published a consultation paper proposing a simplified authorisation process and regulatory framework for managers of venture capital funds (VC managers). The move is part of MAS’ broader efforts to promote financing for enterprise development. VC managers are an essential component of the start-up eco-system. They provide capital and expertise…

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