Investor Panel // Building Long-Term, High-Confidence Investment in Agri-Food
- As the Middle East rises as a financial hub, how are investment strategies shifting around energy-water-climate- food nexus? Where are the top agri-food opportunities across the region and what’s driving investor interest?
- Which financing models – venture capital, blended finance or public private partnerships – are most effective in de-risking early stage agri-tech ventures?
- How are sovereign wealth fund mandates advancing food security, climate goals, and diversification through large-scale agri-tech investments? How are these efforts boosting local innovation and attracting follow-on capital?
- How are family offices aligning with ESG goals and national strategies, evolving from passive investors to active players in agri-tech ecosystems?
- With increasing cross-border collaboration and investment across the region, how can agri-tech accelerate shared innovation, economic growth, and climate resilience? How are investment relationships developing between Africa, the Middle East, and international markets to support this transformation?
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