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Notes on raising capital.
Writing on fundraising, private markets and corporate finance from Muboriz Muborakshoev, Founder & CEO, Astel Ventures, and the Astel team.
Family Offices and AI: Europe Is Closer to the Gulf Than You ThinkUBS's 2026 Global Family Office Report shows AI as the top allocation theme for 57% of European family offices, compared with 50% in the Middle East.
AI Is Replacing Junior Work. What That Means for Finance TeamsEarly-career hiring in AI-exposed roles has fallen 19% below expected levels, while 85% of financial advisors now use AI tools.
Why Wealth Managers in the Middle East Are Moving Into Corporate FinanceMiddle East M&A volumes grew 33% in 2025. Wealth managers with corporate advisory capabilities are positioned at the centre of these deals.
The New Mandate: How Family Office Capital is Fueling the AI RevolutionThe AI sector is on a trajectory to create trillions in enterprise value before 2030.
The Art of the Pre-Seed Valuation: A Short Guide for Founders with No RevenueFor many early-stage entrepreneurs, one of the most daunting questions is: “How do I set a valuation for my startup when I have little to no revenue?”.
How Secondaries are Reshaping Venture CapitalSo, let’s talk about the secondary market. For decades, the venture capital world operated on a fairly straightforward path to liquidity.