Some of the biggest names in tech (and other industries) have announced massive layoffs in anticipation of a global recession. In other words: the economy isn’t doing so great! Startups can expect to face challenges with fundraising, a drop in valuations, and a higher churn rate, for both B2C and B2B startups. So how can you, as a startup founder, ensure that your startup survives? While surviving economic downturns is vital, you didn’t get into the startup game merely to survive, right? You’re not looking for a stable job or a steady income. You’re looking to change the world (or at least our corner of it!). And that involves having ambition, vision, and the perseverance to see your vision through. The startup life is full of uncertainty, which you probably know by now! Those who make it big are the ones who thrive in times of uncertainty! Let’s look at

Building a startup and venture capital ecosystem takes a lot of core inputs, from regulatory and business environments, to access to market and talent, and of course adequate and fair funding optionality for founders. In its essence, it follows the simple law of arithmetics, the more you put in, the more you get out – in spades – accelerating the speed of economic transformation and adding value to society. Our foundation is built on the desire to see the regional ecosystem grow and be a significant contributor to economic opportunity and growth for the next generation. We believe passionately in the region’s potential and want to add more capital, more resources and more talent in the most impactful way we could think of. Introducing +VC! We are thrilled to announce that we are launching a new venture capital firm to add more capital to the burgeoning startup ecosystem in the