Global technology group e& and the Middle East Venture Capital Association (MEVCA) have announced a three-year strategic partnership designed to significantly strengthen the venture capital and innovation ecosystem across the Middle East. The collaboration marks the first of its kind for the association, signaling a new era of corporate engagement in the region’s startup landscape.
A First-of-its-Kind Collaboration
The partnership unites e&’s extensive regional scale and digital capabilities with MEVCA’s established role as the leading industry body for venture capital and private markets. Through this alliance, the two entities will focus on enhancing knowledge sharing, driving ecosystem development, and fostering deeper engagement between corporates, investors, founders, and policymakers.
In a key development, e& will become MEVCA’s first corporate anchor partner and will join the association’s board. This role will involve close collaboration on industry research, curated events, thought leadership, and ecosystem-focused programming aimed at empowering entrepreneurs throughout the region.
Strengthening Pathways From Innovation to Scale
The collaboration is set to support a more constructive dialogue between the private sector and regulatory bodies, aiming to create a more connected and investable innovation environment in MENA.
“As the first technology group to join MEVCA’s Board, e& is committed to strengthening collaboration across founders, investors and corporates—helping create clearer pathways from innovation to scale and supporting the region’s digital and innovation ambitions,” said Harrison Lung, Group Chief Strategy Officer at e&.
“We are pleased to partner with e&, a regional and global technology leader, as we continue to build a strong, connected, and forward-looking investment ecosystem,” stated Noor Sweid, Chair of MEVCA. “This collaboration reinforces MEVCA’s mission to serve as a platform for dialogue, insight, and value creation across venture capital, private equity, and the broader innovation economy.”
Official Launch at MEVCA Investors Summit
The partnership is scheduled to be officially launched at the MEVCA Investors Summit 2026, held at ADGM in Abu Dhabi. The summit serves as a premier gathering for senior leaders from venture capital, private equity, corporate entities, and public sector stakeholders from across the Middle East.
About e&
e& is a global technology group that builds, transforms, and preserves legacy through the creation of a resilient-for-tomorrow business model. The company is committed to driving digital transformation and empowering societies through innovative solutions and strategic investments.
About MEVCA
The Middle East Venture Capital Association (MEVCA) is the leading industry body representing the venture capital and private markets across the region. It serves as a platform for dialogue, insight, and value creation across the venture capital, private equity, and broader innovation economy.
Source: TechAfricanews
