FUNDS IN FOCUS: WYLD VC & BEENEXT

The discussion centers around two venture capital funds: BeGlobal Partners and Wild. BeGlobal Partners, founded in 2015, focuses on the Trans-Pacific Opportunity, investing in next-generation sectors in the US and direct investing in India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. They manage close to a billion dollars in AUM, with significant investments in India. The fund emphasizes community and cross-pollination, hosting annual bee camps in Asia. Wild, based in Saudi Arabia, invests in daring innovation to uplift humanity, focusing on the AI revolution. They aim to bridge the AI talent gap between the GCC and the US, investing in both Middle East and Bay Area founders. Wild provides strategic capital and access to opportunities in both regions, with a $50 million fund focusing on series A and series A+ opportunities in AI applications like smart cities and cybersecurity. They have invested in companies like Perplexity and Applied AI.