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Entrepreneurship in the Middle East and Africa is reshaping economies and opening new frontiers for innovation. As an investor, founder, and ecosystem enabler, Noor brings together the perspectives of both sides of the table - understanding the grit it takes to launch a company and the vision required to scale it.
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Noor’s passion for reading is at the heart of her worldview. In this space, she shares her favorite books and curated reading lists designed to inform, inspire, and spark curiosity across business, leadership and life.
read noor sweid's game-changing book
In Coming of Age: How Technology and Entrepreneurship Are Changing the Face of MENA Noor shares the real stories behind the region’s rising entrepreneurial ecosystem. The book blends founder journeys, personal insights and regional perspectives to show how technology and entrepreneurship are transforming the Middle East and North Africa. It offers a fresh perspective on what building something meaningful in this region truly looks like.
insights on business, venture capital & innovation
Noor regularly shares her perspectives on venture capital, technology, and the shifting dynamics of entrepreneurship, alongside emerging solutions that have the potential to leapfrog legacy systems. Covering themes from the rise of MENA’s startup ecosystem to the future of work, solar energy, and critical venture funding gaps, her op-eds and articles combine sharp analysis with first-hand insights from founders and the wider ecosystem.
Explore Noor’s published articles below for perspectives on how innovation and investment are reshaping economies in the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.
explore emerging markets and investment potential
Global Ventures is a UAE-based, Series-A focused, emerging-market venture capital firm investing in mission-driven founders building companies across Africa and the Middle East. With $400 million AUM, and financial returns rating it as a top decile fund, Global Ventures has become a leading investor across the Middle East and Africa. Since its inception in 2018, the Global Ventures portfolio has had a demonstrable impact on millions of lives through its company founders creating 14,500 jobs, enabling female leadership, powering financial inclusion for over 64 million people and expanding healthcare access to over 6.8 million patients.
podcasts
Noor has been featured on leading podcasts regionally and globally, sharing insights on venture capital, technology, and the future of entrepreneurship across the Middle East and Africa. From conversations on scaling global businesses to reflections on founder journeys and the evolution of emerging markets, these episodes offer candid perspectives shaped by her own experiences.
Explore Noor’s podcast appearances below for thought-provoking discussions at the intersection of innovation, investment and impact.
catch noor on FII THINKpod
an FII Institute podcast series
catch noor on the Money Moves podcast
thoughts from Global Ventures founder, noor sweid
catch noor on the Money Majlis podcast
part of the conviction capital series
catch noor on the money maze podcast
middle eastern venture investing, with noor sweid
Noor Sweid is Founder and Managing Partner at Global Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies across the Middle East and Africa.
She has led IPOs, built regional businesses, and authored Coming of Age: How Technology and Entrepreneurship Are Changing the Face of MENA, a book that examines the transformation of the region’s startup ecosystem.
With decades of experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder, Noor combines deep insight into market dynamics with a commitment to rigorous analysis and long‑term impact.
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Noor speaks regularly at global events and private gatherings, offering insight into venture capital, entrepreneurship, women in leadership and the evolution of the MENA tech ecosystem. Her talks are honest, informed and rooted in real-world lessons. To book Noor for your next event, reach out below.
Wed 01 Octnoorsweid.comDiscover more about the world of investment and what the options are for a business of your scale.
Tue 30 Septnoorsweid.comTune in to the next episode of Noor's brand-new series, "Investigations Vs Investments"