In this episode, we sit down with Asher Siddiqui, General Partner at Sukna Ventures Asher is a seasoned venture capital professional with a proven history of helping companies scale and secure funding. Previously, he was a Partner at 500 Startups, one of the world’s most active VC firms, and played a key role in building the M&A and CVC departments at Etisalat, one of the largest telecom companies. During his time at Etisalat, Asher was involved in over $15 billion worth of M&A deals.
With deep expertise in scaling businesses globally, particularly across the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Asher shares unique insights into growth-stage companies and venture investments.
We dive into Asher’s journey in venture capital, his leadership in M&A deals, and his perspective on the evolving startup ecosystem in emerging markets. He also offers invaluable advice for entrepreneurs on scaling, securing funding, and the importance of personal relationships and warm introductions.
