As part of their joint commitment to provide an enabling environment for the establishment and development of startups and small and medium enterprises in Lebanon, Berytech and Berytech Fund participated on December 10 and 11 in the conference to this effect sponsored by the General Bank of Lebanon. Over 7000 visitors, including Lebanese men and women entrepreneurs, investors and supporting institutions partook in the event entitled ‘Stepping Up Businesses for the Year 2015’. Berytech and Berytech Fund organized many side activities that address the needs of entrepreneurs, starting from the concept of a business up to the development of the product and plans for funding and expansion. During the conference, Berytech Fund revealed its investments for the year 2015 which stood at a total of USD20 million. (Al Mustaqbal, Al Akhbar, December 25 and 28, 2015)