Finance

An equity co-investments in an enterprise alongside another institutional investor as VC funds, holding companies, formal business angel groups and investment banks. To qualify for the equity investment, the entrepreneur needs a commitment from an institutional investor to invest in the firm. It develops innovative ideas and proof of concept and attracts external investment by addressing key risks. 

A fund that aims to contribute towards enhancing the country’s competitive economy and to transform the Emirate of Abu Dhabi into a major investment and economic hub in the region and fueling an entrepreneurial culture, drive innovation and sustainable growth of Emirati SMEs that contribute to the social and economic development of the UAE. It provides access to services and financing. 

A foundation that provides financial support to innovative nonprofit projects and organisations that support skills development, employment and job creation, and which benefit the wider community. Its social investment work has focused on improving income opportunities among vulnerable segments of society, and accelerating the rise of social enterprises. 

A National NGO funded by Palestine Investment Fund (PIF) that aims to invest in human capital, by adopting relevant strategic goals to strengthen people’s skills and capacities and support them to fully participate in employment and social life. 

An NGO established by the Paltel Group in 2008. It focuses on various forms of youth empowerment by providing equal opportunities to all segments of society in education and technology to enrich the nation, and promoting a knowledge-based society and encourage entrepreneurship. It contributes to the Palestinian national and human development through partnerships with all stakeholders in the community, and by adopting an integrated approach to human development.

Stream provides start-ups with access to finance opportunities and training sessions on digital marketing, UX Design, business development and Finance.

BIAT offers the “Tatweer” program which aims to provide technical support. Through this program, the Batroun Traders Association seeks to play its primary role in supporting the economic movement, especially through its presence alongside the petroleum merchant and supporting any activity it deems appropriate for developing the economic wheel, creating job opportunities, and enhancing the status of Batroun as a marketing and tourism interface that can meet the needs of the consumer .

A multi-donor trust fund initiated by the Group of Friends of the Syrian People and its Working Group on Economic Recovery and Development. It serves to channel grant funding from the international community in a transparent and accountable manner into projects inside Syria with the objective to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people.

A government agency that encourages businesses and investments at supporting and enhancing the growth of micro and small business (MSEs). It works with local government officials in targeted areas to help them attract investment to their communities and facilitate growth. It fosters better access to finance, encourages better MSE access to finance by working with developmental and micro-finance institutions to improve their service offerings to firms and individuals, as well as helping more MSEs become more eligible to borrow. 

An Initiative that supports women entrepreneurs by scaling up access to financial products and services, building capacity, expanding networks, offering mentors, and providing opportunities to link with domestic and global markets.