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Beyond Borders by MSA

Beyond Borders by MSA

By Beyond Borders by MSA

Introducing Beyond Borders by MSA, a series of chats with global tech founders and ecosystem leaders in emerging markets.

MSA Novo is one of the only global institutional funds investing systematically across emerging technology markets. Our portfolio includes 50+ companies across 14 different countries in Latin America, Africa, Middle East and India in companies like NuBank (NYSE:NU), Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR), Uber (NYSE: UBER), Boss Zhipin (NASDAQ:BZ), NIO (NASDAQ: NIO), Klarna, Swvl, Gorillas and many more.
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The Awkward Age: Series A

Beyond Borders by MSAFeb 06, 2024

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BY FAR: Leading Accessible Luxury

BY FAR: Leading Accessible Luxury

A passion project turned into a global accessible luxury brand. Drifting from tech, this episode is all about the story and creativity behind By Far with insights on the financialization of fashion. Sabina Gyosheva, co-founder and CEO of By Far unveils the balance between design and economics and how a 360 community driven model shaped the brand's growth trajectory.

Apr 25, 202440:22
The Marriage of Fashion and Fintech

The Marriage of Fashion and Fintech

Episode 7 features Yu Oppel, co-founder and CMO at Cider, global social-first fashion brand unicorn and Zain Khan, Director of Business Development at Tabby, the Middle East's first BNPL and fintech unicorn. Fashion e-commerce is one of the fastest growing sectors and the prime battlefield for payment services. This episode sets the stage for hacks on global expansion and delves into key insights for conversion unlocks.


About MSA Novo

MSA Novo is one of the only global, institutional funds investing systematically across ETMs. Our portfolio includes 50+ companies across 14 different countries in LATAM, Africa, MENA and India, in companies like NuBank (NYSE:NU), Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR), Uber (NYSE: UBER), Boss Zhipin (NASDAQ:BZ), NIO (NASDAQ: NIO), Klarna, Swvl, Tabby, Gorillas and many more. www.msanovo.com

Mar 26, 202447:58
The Awkward Age: Series A

The Awkward Age: Series A

Episode 6 features Hisham Kassim partner at Kassim Legal, the Middle East's leading boutique law firm for startups, entrepreneurs, and venture backed emerging companies. In this episode, Hisham delves into key insights of Series A fundraising in the region backed by research from the firms recent report From Seed to Success: A Retrospective On Two Decades Of Series A Rounds featured on Entrepreneur Middle East.


About MSA Novo

MSA Novo is one of the only global, institutional funds investing systematically across ETMs. Our portfolio includes 50+ companies across 14 different countries in LATAM, Africa, MENA and India, in companies like NuBank (NYSE:NU), Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR), Uber (NYSE: UBER), Boss Zhipin (NASDAQ:BZ), NIO (NASDAQ: NIO), Klarna, Swvl, Tabby, Gorillas and many more. www.msanovo.com

Feb 06, 202431:21
MENAPT's First Software Unicorn

MENAPT's First Software Unicorn

Episode 5 features the VP of Global Enterprise Accounts at Insider, Genco Elcora. In this episode, he narrates his journey to Insider, discusses the role of AI in redefining growth management for digital marketers, and explains how a SaaS model achieved unicorn status.


About MSA Novo MSA Novo is one of the only global, institutional funds investing systematically across ETMs. Our portfolio includes 50+ companies across 14 different countries in LATAM, Africa, MENA and India, in companies like NuBank (NYSE:NU), Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR), Uber (NYSE: UBER), Boss Zhipin (NASDAQ:BZ), NIO (NASDAQ: NIO), Klarna, Swvl, Tabby, Gorillas and many more. www.msanovo.com

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