Arjun Mohan

We’re thrilled to announce that Nascap Partners has led its first investment into supplai, a KSA-based AI-driven logistics platform revolutionizing cold-chain logistics across Saudi Arabia. We couldn’t be prouder to back two exceptionally hardworking, driven, and determined founders Azmi Negro and Marwan Oueida, who are building critical infrastructure for the Kingdom’s growing enterprise logistics sector. 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘸𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥: 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐠𝐚𝐩: Supplai bridges the disconnect between enterprise clients locked into expensive legacy providers and high-quality domestic carrier capacity that sits underutilized. They’re bringing an advanced holistic offering that most domestic carriers can’t provide alone. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭-𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐭: The team has demonstrated impressive traction with major F&B conglomerates and enterprise clients across multiple Saudi cities, validating strong demand for their value proposition. 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲-𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: Supplai has deployed AI-powered automation that streamlines operations, creating meaningful efficiency gains for both clients and carriers. 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: The founding team has built robust processes around risk management, client diversification, and geographic expansion, demonstrating maturity beyond their stage. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠: The logistics sector is fundamental to Vision 2030, and Supplai is perfectly positioned to capture this massive opportunity as the Kingdom continues its economic transformation. Azmi and Marwan have built something incredible in record time – a platform that doesn’t just move goods, but transforms how enterprises and carriers work together. Their focus on operational excellence, technology innovation, and client success sets them apart in a fragmented market. Congratulations to the entire Supplai team on this milestone. We’re excited to support your journey as you scale across the Kingdom and beyond. 🚀 If you’d like to learn more about what Supplai does and why we believe in them, feel free to reach out.

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How did a small city like the City of Corona become a surprising innovation hub for AI? In our latest GovAI podcast, I sat down with Chris McMasters, CIO of Corona, California. After nearly two decades in the private sector, Chris made the leap into government—driven by a sense of purpose to serve. Our conversation tackled a big question: why does government often lag in adopting new technologies like AI? Chris explained it’s not about chasing the latest tech—it’s about protecting the people they serve and ensuring any new tool actually makes a difference. The key? Build trust first, then show—not tell—how technology can help. Chris believes AI won’t replace people—it’ll free them to focus on what humans do best. His vision: a future where city services are as seamless as ordering from Amazon, with AI agents removing the red tape. For anyone working in GovTech, or trying to break in, you'll learn a lot from this conversation. 🔗 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dzNed-ZP or listen here: https://lnkd.in/dhpwW_-8

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Boston Consulting Group (BCG) published a report last week that noted an intriguing subtlety about the private equity industry. The title of BCG's report "Private Equity’s Advantage Is Shifting, Not Shrinking," highlighted an interesting nuance about the state of the industry. "Despite the skepticism," they wrote, "the case for private equity remains strong, and may even be getting stronger." BCG posited that "it’s actually getting easier to allocate to high-performing managers." But allocating to high-performing managers might be easier said than done. This week's Alt Goes Mainstream AGM Alts Weekly dives into nuances and questions that allocators should have top of mind when allocating to private equity. https://lnkd.in/e7wu97Db

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Across MENA, digital transformation, a young, tech-savvy population and the rise of enterprise tech are driving the reimagining of how work is organised, accessed and delivered regionally.   MENA’s unique convergence of tech, talent, and policy is reshaping work as we know it. From skills-first hiring and AI-native enterprise tools, to platforms powering portfolio careers, I outline the venture opportunities emerging from this seismic shift in my latest op-ed.   These changes signal the rise of a new workforce operating system: AI-powered, inclusive, and globally distributed.   The future of work is being redefined with the GCC leading the way.   Read more of my thoughts in Gulf Business: https://lnkd.in/diZM3m2P

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Excited to share that Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has announced a strategic partnership with ElevenLabs to help organizations deploy conversational agents that transform customer interactions. By combining BCG’s strategy and AI transformation expertise with BCG X’s technical capabilities and agentic voice technology from ElevenLabs, organizations can move beyond traditional chatbots toward AI agents that reason, act, and engage customers naturally at scale. Read more about the partnership here: https://lnkd.in/gVkz99pH

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On the latest Sequoia Capital Training Data episode, Replit founder Amjad Masad shares his vision for transforming how software is built and who gets to build it. CC: David Cahn Amjad draws inspiration from open source philosophy, believing we can create accessible, elegant experiences from the complex ecosystem of developer tools, empowering the bazaar in front of the cathedral to thrive. This approach has driven Replit's evolution from a coding education platform to a comprehensive environment where anyone can turn ideas into working applications. With 40 million users today Amjad is working to democratize software creation for a billion people globally. From students in rural India to operations teams at century-old companies, Replit is enabling people to solve problems through programming without getting lost in technical complexity. Listen here: YouTube: https://seq.vc/557 Apple: https://seq.vc/916 Spotify: https://seq.vc/w64

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In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, experience-centered AI is poised to drive the next wave of innovation. Unlike incremental point solutions that address isolated inefficiencies, this approach integrates AI seamlessly across all touchpoints - creating a cohesive, patient-centric system. By focusing on outcomes, not just outputs, experience-centered AI empowers both patients and healthcare providers, improving communication, trust, and health outcomes. With tools designed to reduce administrative burdens and personalize care, this paradigm shift promises more affordable, efficient, and empathetic healthcare. The key to success will be fostering trust through responsible, transparent AI development that protects privacy and mitigates bias. #AIinHealthcare #PatientExperience #Healthcare #DigitalHealth #AI https://lnkd.in/gey7mU2i

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🌍 Emerging Fund Managers: Unlocking Saudi & GCC Capital In the past week, we’ve engaged with 50+ emerging fund managers eager to learn more about Equivator®’s Co-GP Program—an initiative designed to help launch new funds while advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 priorities across: 🔹 AI Infrastructure 🔹 Fintech 🔹 Energy 🔹 Real Estate 🔹 Healthcare 🔹 Tourism 🔹 Advanced Manufacturing & Industry 💡 While raising a debut or sophomore fund is challenging in most global markets, the GCC—especially Saudi Arabia—offers a uniquely dynamic capital environment. Family offices and institutional investors here are actively backing managers who can demonstrate: ✅ Distinctive, sector-driven strategies ✅ Value creation beyond financial capital ✅ Alignment with long-term strategic priorities, including Vision 2030 At Equivator®, we partner with GPs to: ✔ Navigate regulatory frameworks (CMA in Saudi Arabia, ADGM in Abu Dhabi) ✔ Build compelling LP-facing narratives tailored for GCC investors ✔ Forge deep, lasting partnerships with family offices & institutional allocators The GCC is not just a funding source—it is a hub for strategic alignment, enduring partnerships, and long-term value creation. 👉 If you’re an emerging manager raising your first or second fund, let’s explore how our Co-GP Program can help you access and partner with sophisticated investors across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC. #Fundraising #FamilyOffice #SaudiArabia #GCC #EmergingManagers #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #Vision2030 #SovereignFunds #Riyadh #AbuDhabi #ADGM #CMA

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