✨ Join Village Capital at the Step to be a part of the global conversation on Technology & Innovation and join the thousands of people coming to Step 2022 in Dubai. Use promo code DISC-0l35 to save up to $50 on tickets bit.ly/3ESgoKvDISC-0l… #Step2022

We're thrilled about our Start speakers! Here are some of the executives you'll find at #Step2022: @rayandawud at Outliers Venture Capital Alicia Sornson at Village Capital Issa Aghabi at Access Bridge Ventures Aby Sam Thomas at Entrepreneur Middle East Kevin Holliday at Companies Creating Change 🎟 bit.ly/3J6RPfU

At Village Capital, we work with an incredible network of mentors. We asked their advice for would-be entrepreneurs in MENA. Read their wisdom on everything from being open to vulnerability, to embracing surprising platforms like TikTok: tinyurl.com/mbu9ez39

Joining this year’s Step next month? Two reasons to register today: 1️⃣ VilCap’s Alicia Sornson will be a speaker, part of the conference’s amazing lineup 🎉 2️⃣ We have a promo code for our network: DISC-0l35 to save up to $50 on tickets bit.ly/3ESgoKv #Step2022

🔥 JUDGING PANEL 🔥 Our respectful judges for Vested Summit's startup competition⚡THE SHARK ZONE⚡; happening live online on Monday 31 January 2022 at 4 PM Cairo time (6 PM Dubai / GMT+4 time) WELCOMING...🎉 #vestedsummit #skaleupventures #consciousinvesting #middleeast #MENA

Calling all innovators in sustainable chemistry and waste: prevention, valorisation & management! Apply to ISC3's innovation challenge here: pro.evalato.com/4023

We're looking for stakeholders in the RefugeeTech and MigrantTech spaces to talk to about trends, challenges and awesome companies serving displaced populations. Have someone in mind? Comment below or send me a DM to connect!

Calling founders creating financial solutions for #migrants! Village Capital in collaboration with Impact Linked Finance Fund have launched this new accelerator program to support impact startups driving financial inclusion for migrants Apply today - bit.ly/3fgGe4d

Hot off the press! Our latest report is out! In our latest insight report, we take a closer look at the intersection of migration and financial inclusion as well as the challenges and opportunities that lie in this sector. Read it here --> bit.ly/3FZeLyH

Thank you for the feature @forbes! Always excited about the work we do at Village Capital. forbes.com/sites/annefiel…

One of the biggest challenges migrants face is their lack of access to the financial system of their new countries. Alicia Sornson sat down with Anne Field at @forbes to discuss how entrepreneurs are helping address these roadblocks. hubs.ly/Q01w8V470

In partnership with IFC and #WeFi, we're excited to share a toolkit to help investors and accelerators develop more consistent, data-driven, and equitable evaluations: ​​​​bit.ly/smarter-systems

Last week, our team joined the Step in Dubai. One takeaway from Alicia Sornson: Accelerators are needed to identify trends & raise awareness about what’s coming down the pipeline for investors. Learn more about our new program to support MENA ESOs: hubs.ly/Q01F023b0

Our 2022 Impact Report shares a look back at our work to support and invest in early-stage, impact-creating entrepreneurs – and an invitation to join us in building our vision to reimagine how impact investment works to ensure equity and inclusiveness. bit.ly/2022-Impact

Among many challenges migrants face, a significant obstacle stands out: access to financial services. We’re excited to support 32 startups providing financial solutions for migrants in Africa, Asia, & MENA. Learn more about the program and the startups: bit.ly/3MGFV0H

Apps are OPEN for the MENA Ecosystem Builders Program. We’re looking for locally-led ESOs based in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia, ready to develop their organizations’ financial, impact, and operational viability. Learn more here: bit.ly/3GtoNHO

And that was the moment I knew the code word for the #TSxCapitalOne #Giveaway! Capital One, I’m ready to enter to see Taylor Swift at #TSTheErasTour.

How can ecosystem builders best support entrepreneurs in MENA to succeed? Our latest insights report explores key themes, trends, gaps, and opportunities in the ecosystem. Download the report to learn more. DutchGoodGrowthFund @SCBDFacility bit.ly/44K0AYl

We partnered with Intersect Innovation Hub to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Palestine with a capacity-building program for ESOs. The focus is on developing strategy, sustainability, & impact. Meet the 7 organizations in the Palestine Ecosystem Building Initiative.

ESOs in MENA are key players in bridging gaps by increasing access to capital, providing tailored guidance, and fostering inclusive entrepreneurship. Read the piece from Village Capital's MENA Regional Lead Alicia Sornson at Impact Entrepreneur to learn more: impactentrepreneur.com/fueling-menas-…