The East and West of Ventures and Venture Capital: A Fireside Chat with Ronald Jan Schuurs & Fady Abdel-Nour, Partners at Antler
The INSEAD Private Equity & Venture Capital Club Presents:
Fireside Chat with Ronald Jan Schuurs and Fady Abdel-Nour, CFA
Partners at Antler, a Global Venture Capital Fund
The INSEAD Private Equity & Venture Capital Club is delighted to invite you to an engaging fireside chat with Ronald Jan Schuurs (INSEAD MBA'10J), Partner at Antler Amsterdam, and Fady Abdel-Nour (INSEAD IDP-C'19Feb), General Partner at Antler Elevate Singapore.
Antler, one of world's most active VC funds, specializes in early-stage tech investments and company building, with a strong focus on empowering visionary founders and driving innovation across continents.
About Antler:
Global Footprint: Operating across 30+ cities worldwide
Portfolio Companies: 1,300+ startups
Portfolio Value: $4.8B+
Fireside Chat Theme:
"The East and West of Ventures and Venture Capital"
Join us as we explore the dynamic world of venture capital across the East and West. With their extensive experience in analyzing startups in diverse markets, Ronald and Fady will delve into the similarities and differences between these ecosystems, discuss key investment trends, and share insights on how companies and funds can navigate cross-border opportunities.
Speaker Bios:
Ronald Jan Schuurs
Ronald is a seasoned investor with deep expertise in startups and scale-ups across Amsterdam, Berlin, and London. With a passion for creating and executing impactful company and investment strategies, Ronald works closely with founders to accelerate value creation. He brings a wealth of international experience, having lived and worked in the Netherlands, Germany, France, the United States, and Singapore. He's also INSEAD MBA'10J.
Fady Abdel-Nour
As General Partner at Antler Elevate, Fady leads scale-up investments from Series A onwards, focusing on driving growth for high-potential startups. With over six years as Global Head of M&A and Investments at PayU and Naspers, Fady brings unparalleled expertise in fintech, M&A, and investment strategies across Hong Kong, Dubai, Singapore and beyond. He's also INSEAD IDP-C'19Feb.
Who Should Attend (Only open to INSEAD students and alumni):
Aspiring Venture Capitalists: Gain firsthand insights into the world of VC across regions.
Entrepreneurs & Startup Enthusiasts: Learn how VCs support scaling businesses across markets.
MBA Students & Professionals: Explore career opportunities and regional nuances in venture capital.
Global Innovators: Understand how VC is shaping the future of entrepreneurship across continents.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from two seasoned industry leaders about navigating the ever-evolving global venture capital landscape. Discover how East and West are reshaping innovation and building a connected entrepreneurial ecosystem.
We look forward to seeing you there!