Silicon Valley has never felt more intertwined with the Middle East—and I’m not just saying that because I’m writing this column as I graze on dates in the lobby of Rosewood Abu Dhabi. I spent the last week meeting investors, operators and founders in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where evidence of U.S. venture capital was easy to find.
Natasha Mascarenhas is a Reporter at The Information. She specializes in venture capital and startups, with a keen focus on technology, artificial intelligence, and financial technology. Natasha's work has been featured in notable outlets including Yahoo News UK, TechCrunch, and Yahoo Finance, among others.