About Us

FWDstart is a leading independent digital media platform covering startups, venture capital and technology across the Middle East and North Africa tech ecosystem.

We’re trusted by thousands of regional founders, investors and operators for our focus on in-depth reporting, rigorous analysis, long-form essays, and thoughtful interviews. Unlike other regional platforms, we are not press release syndication vehicle.

What makes FWDstart different is not just who we reach, but how we operate.

We are unapologetically digital-first and editorially independent. We are long-term bullish on the region, but we are also willing to hold it to account.

That combination has earned us deep trust across the ecosystem, from global VCs and sovereign funds to first-time founders building from the Gulf.

FWDstart is read by the region’s best investors, founders, LPs and operators: