The newly formed regional entity, Aquila Capital Middle East, will be headquartered in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and led by Zaki Nuseibeh, a seasoned executive with over 18 years of experience in international banking and investing. His appointment marks a key leadership move as the company seeks to scale its operations and influence in the region.

“Our decision to establish a presence in Abu Dhabi reflects our deep confidence in the UAE’s economic growth and its rapidly evolving energy infrastructure,” said Nuseibeh. “We aim to serve local investors by offering access to Aquila Capital’s sustainable real asset strategies, while co-investing in projects that promote long-term development across the GCC.”

Aquila Capital Middle East will focus on deploying capital into energy transition and infrastructure assets—particularly in areas like renewable energy, data centers, and sustainable real estate. The launch follows the In-Principle Approval (IPA) granted by ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), pending final permissions.

Aquila Group’s CEO and co-founder Roman Rosslenbroich highlighted the strategic significance of the expansion: “Abu Dhabi will serve as both a regional hub and a bridge between our European and Asia-Pacific operations. The UAE’s innovation-driven vision and its strong regulatory environment make it an ideal partner for our sustainable investment goals.”

Founded in 2001, Aquila Group manages over EUR 15.4 billion in assets and has executed more than EUR 25 billion in transactions globally. With a portfolio spanning clean energy, infrastructure, and real estate, the group continues to lead in driving sustainable solutions and investment opportunities worldwide.

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Following a tremendously successful year marked by pivotal projects within the GCC’s hospitality industry, such as Atlantis the Royal and One & Only One Za’abeel, among others, Like Digital & Partners’ venture into Saudi Arabia signifies a new chapter in its rapid growth trajectory.

Renowned for providing digital transformation services to some of the world’s leading retail and luxury brands, Like Digital & Partners currently operates from offices in Dubai and London. Its expansion into Saudi Arabia underscores the agency’s commitment to the region, facilitating enhanced client engagement and fostering a deeper understanding of the local business landscape.

Like Digital & Partners aims to employ 10-15 members of staff based in the KSA office by the end of 2025, which will create new jobs primarily in the fields of project management and UX/UI design.

Experts in digitalising the hospitality experience, the company is perfectly placed to support the influx of new hotels and resorts entering the Kingdom over the coming years.

Karl Escritt, Chief Executive Officer of Like Digital & Partners, expressed his enthusiasm: “As we continue our rapid expansion into the GCC market and beyond, we are delighted to lay down roots in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Having dedicated years to nurturing our business in the Kingdom and developing our knowledge and expertise of the market, we are looking forward to further strengthening our ties and servicing new clients. The visionary ambitions of Saudi Arabia’s leadership are truly inspiring, and Like Digital & Partners is poised to wholeheartedly support the objectives of Vision 2030.”

With established offices in Dubai and London, Like Digital & Partners boasts an award-winning team comprising expert designers, e-commerce strategists, growth planners, developers, and content marketers. Specializing in the luxury, fashion, and hospitality sectors, the agency serves a distinguished clientele, including Mulberry, One&Only Resorts, Chalhoub Group, Majid Al Futtaim Group, Atlantis Royal, Atlantis The Palm, La Perla, and De Beers, among others. The agency excels in Digital Transformation Strategy, Brand and Content Marketing, Growth Strategy, UX & UI Design, and Technology & Development.

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This move is especially significant as Constructor deepens its involvement in quantum technology, leveraging UAE’s robust tech ecosystem to drive advancements that will define the future of venture capital and global markets. The expectations are set high, as the fund aims to harness and contribute to the remarkable potential of this dynamic region.

Constructor Capital has a history of founding and scaling companies, especially in the B2B SaaS/Cloud sector, with over $1B in funding secured over 30 years. What differs Constructor Capital from VC funds is that its partners come from entrepreneurship. The group only invests in startups they can run themselves. The team has an unbeatable network of scientists with an average h-index of 88 including 5 Nobel prize winners and has successfully established over 10 companies in the B2B SaaS/Cloud sector.

“We are incredibly excited to open our office here in Abu Dhabi. The Gulf region is fast growing, has a young population and provides an amazing ecosystem for tech companies and funds like ours. This why we decided to double down here and invest significant time and ressources in the region”, says Matthias Winter, Managing Partner of Constructor Capital.

Focusing on early-stage startups (Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A) in 3 verticals: Deep Tech, B2B SaaS and EdTech across the globe, Constructor Capital is currently prioritizing on making investments in MENA, Asia, and EU mainly. The fund has made pioneering investments in quantum computing, holding a significant stake in QuEra,(#1 quantum company in the world, expected to attain a valuation of $10B in 5-7 years). In MENA two investments were made in EdTech: Nexford University, in Egypt, and ALGooru, a Saudi Arabia & UAE based startup.

“In establishing our new office in Abu Dhabi, we are not just expanding geographically but are investing in a future rich with potential. This step represents our commitment to tapping into the vibrant ecosystem of innovation that thrives here. We anticipate that our presence in UAE will enable us to forge new partnerships and explore opportunities that align with our vision of pioneering change and fostering sustainable growth across the region”, finalizes Winter.

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Launched as part of IFZA’s ongoing international expansion plans, the office will support the interest of German companies looking to establish trade relations with Dubai. Having a physical presence in Germany will enable IFZA to provide on-the-ground support and establish direct connections with entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors and IFZA Partners.

Commenting on the opening of the office, Jochen Knecht, CEO at IFZA, said: “We believe that having a presence in Germany is crucial for building meaningful relationships. Our German office represents the next phase in our growth journey and will allow us to work more closely with key stakeholders in the country. It will also help us to utilise our core business expertise to enhance economic cooperation and drive investment to the UAE.”

In addition to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in Germany looking to establish themselves in Dubai, IFZA will bridge the gap between the two markets by sharing investment intelligence and connecting businesses to potential partners. The Frankfurt office will serve as a central point for IFZA to interact with the German business community, showcasing the ease of doing business and the unparalleled opportunities that Dubai offers for German companies seeking to expand to the UAE and beyond.

IFZA’s global presence extends beyond Frankfurt, with successful offices already established in Spain, Switzerland and China. The company boasts a network of 1,500+ IFZA Authorized Partners and Consultants worldwide, specifically trained to support business owners in the ‘IFZA Way’. Partners and Licensees benefit from IFZA’s multinational approach through its multilingual staff, representing more than 50 nationalities. As part of its continued expansion, IFZA aims to open additional offices in Austria, the UK, India, Africa, and Latin America this year.

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Clara enables start-ups to concentrate on developing their businesses rather than becoming mired in legal paperwork. Clara’s category-creating legal operating system digitizes and automates legal tasks for founders, including digital company formations, cap table and data room management and automated legal document generation (covering SAFEs, ESOPs and more), all supported by the platform’s predictive education function.

Clara’s formal entry into the Middle East’s biggest market underlines its commitment to its existing customers and partners in the country. The company launched in 2019 in the UAE and has since expanded its operations to a number of countries including the US and the UK.

“We are incredibly excited to be moving closer to our rapidly expanding Saudi customer base, as well as our blue-chip roster of accelerator, venture builder, and law firm partners in the Kingdom. Clara’s digital infrastructure will continue to provide the foundation for the country’s innovators to achieve Saudi’s Vision 2030 goals.”

The announcement also coincides with Clara’s appointment of Abdullah Alnashwan as the company’s KSA Country Manager.

Commenting on Clara’s move into Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Alnashwan noted “Hundreds of Saudi founders are already using Clara to form, manage and scale their startups. I am thrilled to be joining Clara at this exciting time in the company’s development as we formalize our commitment to the Saudi startup ecosystem.”

Alnashwan brings deep local market experience to the role, having previously worked and trained in investment roles with Jada Fund of Funds and the Public Investment Fund (PIF), two of the country’s leading investors. Alnashwan studied at Riyadh’s King Faisal School, followed by undertaking a BSc in Electrical Engineering at UCLA and executive education at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.

Under Alnashwan’s local management, the company plans to quickly scale up its operations in the country. Clara’s Riyadh office launch event was held in collaboration with BIM Ventures, a Saudi Venture Studio which builds successful, sustainable enterprises from the ground up.

Clara’s launch signifies a significant market entry, bringing a raft of new potential growth, innovation and collaboration opportunities. Additionally, it offers valuable insights into startup industry trends and technology advancements.

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The announcement marks the first step in the company’s plan for regional expansion and penetration of Arab markets, and a few weeks after raising an investment of $33 million in its first funding round which was led by a number of major companies and investors, namely Capital Quona, MSA Capital, Savola; in addition to Shorooq Partners, Foundation Ventures, Accion Venture Lab, and Derayah Ventures.

Mahmoud Nouh, founder and CEO of Capiter commented on the announcement saying, “Capitalizing on our proven successful model developed and refined in Egypt, which is one of the largest retail markets in the region, Capiter is embarking on its regional and international expansion plans starting with the Dubai office. The new opening will positively impact the company’s position and presence in the startup ecosystem both regionally and globally, providing our employees with the opportunity to work and interact with different markets and attract strong investments and new financing.”

The company’s presence within the DIFC zone allows it to be at the center of the region’s financial leaders and investors. The new office has already been up and running for 6 weeks, today, and already has 30 employees operating on its premises.

“Our plans for regional expansion goes in parallel with our local growth perspective as we gear up to open a new office in Cairo soon. Our teams will be fully onboard across all offices to ensure smooth operations for all our stakeholders,” Mahmoud added.

Capiter provides micro, small, medium and enterprise (SME) businesses with a single platform that allows retailers to order a wide range of inventory, obtain delivery, and access an embedded BNPL solution all from a single platform. Using cutting edge technology and machine learning, the Capiter solution also helps brands and manufacturers to gain critical insights into the markets they serve, enabling them to access real data to refine their distribution strategies and increase efficiencies.

At a growth rate of 11 times on a year-over-year basis, Capiter provides its services in Egypt through a well-trained team of more than 1500 employees with a network of more than 50,000 merchants and more than a thousand of global and local manufacturers, as well as a fleet of more than 500 trucks that offer more than 7,000 products through its platform.

Within only one year of launching its business, Capiter was able to secure a distinctive position on the map of the most prominent startups in the Egyptian scene; expanded its business in five Egyptian governorates, namely Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Qalyubia and Beheira; and is currently preparing to expand in five other governorates within the coming period aiming to cover all of Egypt’s governorates by the end of next year.

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