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23 years’ experience in venture capital in Europe, North America and MENA. Long-time Partner of Iris Capital until he started IMVentures, a company providing advisory in Venture Capital in Qatar. Was a Partner and IC member of STC Ventures, a GCC regional fund managed by Iris Capital that returned 4x+ to its investor. Seven years of experience in technology sales. Deal sheet of 60+ deals in 50+ companies with top performance. Active in GCC since 2011 and in Qatar since 2019. Board member of various educational organisations. B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy, MBA Technology Management (EDHEC).
Core competencies: Venture Capital fund management, Marketplaces, SaaS, Greentech, IoT
Over 25 years of experience in Telecom and ICT, while leading position in renowned corporations such Ooredoo and Kahramaa. Co-founder of Doha Tech Angels with investments in healthcare, fitness, Edutech, delivery and dark stores. Ph.D. in Computer Science (Surrey University, UK), Software Engineer.
Core competencies: Tech Investment, IT, Telecom, eHealth, Edutech, e-commerce, Fintech
Active in venture capital in the GCC since 2008. Angus was a Partner, IC member and General Manager of STC Ventures, a GCC regional VC fund managed by Iris Capital that returned 4x+ to its investor. Prior to that, set up and led the VC activities of twofour54 (Abu Dhabi); and previously active in venture in the UK with Ingenious Media and Genesis Investments as well as having worked in corporate finance advisory focused on the TMT sector. B.A. in Oriental Studies and Modern Languages (Cambridge), member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Core competencies: Venture Capital fund management, Mobility, Fintech, Marketplaces
Active in the Startup and investment industry since 2015. Soumaya is a trilingual people enthusiast who chose as a mission to empower impactful entrepreneurs worldwide. Soumaya was an investment lead with Founder Institute, Plug and Play Ventures and Smart Capital. Soumaya led Startup Operations and acceleration programs with investments in successful Startup Exits in Silicon Valley. MBA in Investment & Sustainability (EDHEC Business School, France).
Core competencies: Tech Investment, B2B SaaS, GreenTech, Fintech, Marketplace
With a global investment portfolio and over 30 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, Mohamed ALTAWASH has built companies from formation to scaling and exit. His success has led to stock market entries through IPOs on the Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi stock exchanges in multiple successful cases. Besides his work with a main regional sovereign fund, Mohamed also runs a wealth management firm based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with international reach, providing alternative investment vehicles in real estate, private equity, and venture capital.
20+ years investment experience around the globe, last 10+ years in Qatar in Energy and Agri-Tech sectors; more than 50 deals completed either as M&A advisor and/or corporate investor; Board member in agri-business companies in MENA and Central Asia; Advisor to Qatar’s Energy and Agriculture authorities. MBA in International Business (Columbia University ’95)
Core competencies: M&A, Agri-Tech, Clean-tech & Energy
Trilingual finance professional passionate about empowering startups across the MENA region. Yacine has gained valuable experience working with venture builders and within startups, contributing to the growth and success of impactful entrepreneurs. He has a strong focus on the startup ecosystem, with hands-on experience in project management and financial modeling. Yacine holds a BA in Finance, has passed CFA Level 1, and is certified with a CAPM in Project Management by the PMI Institute.
Core competencies: SaaS, Venture Building, Finance, Project Management.
10 years’ experience in the financial services industry with a specialisation in Risk & Compliance and AML/CFT. Currently an Associate Director at JTC Fiduciary Services (Mauritius) Limited, overseeing the JTC UAE R&C team, and acting as the designated Compliance Officer and MLRO of the JTC Mauritius office. Has been acting as MLRO, Compliance Officer and MLCO of various financial institutions in Mauritius and Cayman Islands including but not limited to funds, fund managers and insurance brokers.
Holds a BA (Hon) in Law and Management, LLM in International Commercial Law, Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute and Member of the International Compliance Association.
An experienced executive with over 20 years of leadership in diverse industries, including energy, construction, and investment. He has a proven track record of guiding companies through strategic growth and expansion across the Middle East. Mohammad holds a Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering and an Executive MBA, bringing both technical and business expertise to his roles.
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