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Our investment committee comprises veterans from top private equity and venture capital firms, entrepreneurs and operators — bringing proven track records in late-stage tech investments and successful exits.

Hassan Karimi
Hassan Karimi
Co-founder & CIO

Previously led private equity investments at Emirates Investment Authority, The Carlyle Group and UBS. Holds Advisory Board positions at NewSpace Capital, Tikehau Capital and PGIM. Former Board member at Network International.

Emirates Investment Authority · The Carlyle Group · UBS
Herve Marwan Hurstel
Herve Marwan Hurstel
Co-founder & MD

Entrepreneur and private investor. Previously held leadership roles at HSBC Private Banking, driving relationships across North Africa and Eastern Europe.

HSBC
Mishal Kanoo
Mishal Kanoo
Chairman

Chairman of The Kanoo Group, UAE & Oman. Board positions include Dubai Express LLC, Johnson Arabia, BRC Arabia, AkzoNobel UAE Paints and Gulf Capital.

The Kanoo Group
Mark Tluszcz
Mark Tluszcz
Investment Committee Member

Co-founder and CEO of Mangrove Capital Partners. Chairman of Wix.com. First investor in Skype, Wix and K-Health.

Mangrove Capital Partners · Wix · Skype · K-Health
Fadi Arbid
Fadi Arbid
Investment Committee Member

Founding Partner and CIO of Amwal Capital Partners. Serves on the Wharton School Executive Board and on the boards of several private companies across the region.

Amwal Capital Partners