Qatar attracts VC fund managers to Doha with its $1 billion ‘fund of funds’

Qatar attracts VC fund managers to Doha with its billion ‘fund of funds’


Key Points
  • Qatar Investment Authority’s $1-billion fund of funds has accepted its first group of venture capital fund managers.
  • Raj Ganguly, co-CEO of B Capital, hailed the Gulf state’s approach to artificial intelligence, and its support for the sector, as of particular interest.
  • It comes as Qatar looks to diversify away from its dominant oil and gas industry.  



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