Award-winning tech startup Geltor raises $18.2 million in Series A funding
Geltor, founded in 2015 by CEO Alexander Lorestani and CTO Nick Ouzounov, announced a Series A raise of US$18.2 million. The round, spearheaded by widely-regarded VC firm Cultivian Sandbox for its investments in ag-tech and food tech, brings Geltor’s total funding to date to $23 million. The company’s Seed funding round of $4.75 million was […]
Zipline lauded for brevity and accuracy in The Economist
Zipline, operators of the world’s only drone delivery system at national scale to send urgent medicines and biological materials needed for medical facilities including blood and vaccines, was featured in a special report covering unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in The Economist. The article, published on October 23rd, discusses the realities of drone logistics and the […]
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills launches Folia, a plant-based menu
Developed in partnership with KBW Ventures founded by HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, Folia’s culinary selection includes 10 wholesome, plant-based items including starters, entrées, and desserts The Plant-Based Menu will be available at the poolside Cabana Restaurant and in the Hotels’ new Wellness Rooms starting July 20, 2018 This summer, Four Seasons Hotel […]
PDTRA and KBW Ventures sign proposal to contribute to Petra site restoration, and to protect working animals in Petra with the aim of supporting the Jordanian tourism sector
• Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) Chief Commissioner Falah Omoush signed with Founder and Chief Executive Officer of KBW Ventures HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal AlSaud • KBW Ventures Jordan will donate a number of specialized electric vehicles to transport tourists and visitors within Petra • KBW Ventures will be contributing […]
National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey Announces Expansion into the Middle East, Starting with Collaboration with the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia
New Partnership with Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, Founder and CEO of KBW Ventures, Grows Encounter’s Portfolio around the World NEW YORK, NY (April 5, 2018) – National Geographic Encounter announces its expansion with KBW Ventures and its partner, the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia to develop and launch up to 10 new locations with […]
Memphis Meats gains support from unprecedented coalition
Leading Clean Meat Company Announces Backing from Top Venture Investors, Meat Industry Leader and Mission-Driven Groups Today, Memphis Meats announced that it has gained the support of a groundbreaking group of investors. The leading clean meat company has already produced beef, chicken and duck directly from animal cells, without the need to raise and slaughter […]
