VC React MENA E64: Open's CX AI Agents, Breez's Voice AI Middleware, & Grove's Vertical AgriTech Bet
VC React Podcast - MENA:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, LPs, and Angel Investors, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, funds, and investment rounds.
Hosts:
Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Guests:
1. Timur Daudpota, Founding Partner @ 2080 Ventures
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timurdaudpota/
- Company Website: https://www.2080.ventures/
2. Waleed AlBallaa, Managing Partner @ Sukna Capital
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ballaa/
- Company Website: https://suknacapital.com/
This Week On The VC React Podcast:
News of the week brought to you by FWDstart:
Open, raises a $7m Seed round to expand its customer experience AI agents. Can AI agents really replace the entire legacy CX stack for big, complex enterprises?
Breez AI raises $1.3M pre-seed to build hyper-localized, Arabic-first voice AI infrastructure. Can Breez AI provide the missing layer in Arabic enterprise voice automation?
Grove raises $5M seed to build vertically integrated fresh-produce supply chain in Saudi Arabia. Can a B2C farm to table play perform better than a B2B play?
