Episode 88 of the Investing in Impact podcast features an in-depth conversation with Medea Nocentini, Senior Partner at Global Ventures and Founder of C3 – Companies Creating Change, on how technology, capital, and strategic support can accelerate sustainable development across the Middle East and Africa (MEA).
With a unique background that spans private equity, social enterprise, and multinational corporate strategy, Medea offers rare insights into what it takes to nurture and scale impact-driven startups in frontier markets.
Global Ventures is a growth-stage venture capital firm based in the United Arab Emirates, focused on supporting mission-driven founders building transformational technologies in emerging markets.
The firm invests in sectors critical to the region’s future—including digital health, fintech, climate, logistics, and enterprise software—and works closely with founders to navigate the complex challenges of scale, market access, and infrastructure constraints.
Since its founding, Global Ventures has backed over 60 companies across 10 countries, with a commitment to investing in resilient business models capable of delivering both financial performance and social value.
Global Ventures’ portfolio reflects its mission to back companies solving real-world challenges in emerging economies. Some standout investments include:
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C3 is a B Corp-certified social enterprise founded by Medea Nocentini to empower impact-driven entrepreneurs across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.
Operating at the intersection of education, capital access, and ecosystem development, C3 provides tailored accelerator programs that have supported more than 300 startups across 27 countries.
To date, C3 alumni have raised over $550 million in combined funding, and many have gone on to become leaders in climate, health, education, and financial inclusion.
Through strategic partnerships with corporates, governments, and NGOs, C3 bridges the gap between purpose and profit—helping entrepreneurs align impact with operational sustainability and investment-readiness.
In this episode, Medea shares:
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