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Strategy
May 21, 2026
8
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Continuation funds in MENA: the GP’s new exit playbook

How GPs in MENA are using continuation funds to hold high-conviction assets, deliver liquidity to LPs, and navigate a tightening exit window. What both sides of the table need to know.

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informative
September 23, 2025
6
min read

How a cap table simplification vehicle actually works

Learn why entrepreneurs and investors are turning to simplification vehicles to streamline governance and speed up deal-making.

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informative
August 6, 2025
5
min read

The PE-ification of venture capital

Discover how leading venture capital firms are adopting private equity-style strategies in response to liquidity pressures, extended fund cycles, and a changing exit landscape. Learn what this “PE-ification” of VC means for founders, LPs, and the future of the industry.

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informative
June 24, 2025
6
min read

The basics of private funds

Curious about private market funds? This in-depth guide breaks down how private funds work, including GP/LP dynamics, fund structures, capital calls, and key terms every investor should understand before making a commitment.

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strategy
June 11, 2025
7
min read

An angel's guide to investing in AI

As AI companies continue to raise capital at unprecedented levels, some investors are left wondering how they can get started. This guide will show you how to think about investing in AI, where to invest, and what you should do before writing your first check.

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general
April 30, 2025
6
min read

Liquidation preferences: what you need to know

When a company exits, proceeds aren’t always split by ownership percentage. This article breaks down how liquidation preferences work—so you’re better prepared when raising or investing in your next deal.

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informative
April 3, 2025
4
min read

How to manage your stakeholder relationships as you grow

Good corporate governance isn’t just a “nice to have” - it’s fundamental to growing your company with the right stakeholders to support you. In this article, learn how your relationships with stakeholders can change over time and key tips to foster healthy relationships.

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Press release
June 16, 2026
5
min read
Zest Equity's AI agent now enables automated compliance, cutting case processing time by roughly 95 per cent

The firm's proprietary AI system, Tarth, has compressed straightforward case processing from approximately 60 minutes of compliance-officer time to a median of three minutes, which is the time Tarth needs to process the data and deliver a decision-ready recommendation to a compliance officer. The system has saved more than 800 hours of compliance work to date.

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Press release
February 20, 2026
4
min read
Zest Equity Launches Zest Arrange and Zest Escrow Following FSRA Authorisation

Morgan Stanley-backed company expands its regulated private-market infrastructure platform, strengthening its service offering to include three capabilities for private transactions.

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