with Loulou
with Loulou
Loulou Khazen
$212M Gone. Inside the Nana collapse with a Gulf VC
58 minutes Posted Apr 28, 2026 at 6:24 pm.
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Khaled Talhouni of Nuwa Capital joins Loulou Khazen to unpack how geopolitical uncertainty is shaping startups, capital, and investor sentiment across MENA. They discuss what 53 portfolio companies saw through the conflict, the slowdown in funding, the Nana collapse, AI opportunities, and where liquidity may emerge next. It’s a grounded conversation on venture risk, resilience, and what founders and investors should be watching now.