Invests in
Skills
Education
Lists including Reem Mobassaleh
Work Experience
2021
Founding Partner
2021
Pact is an early stage fund backing mission driven founders with global ambition. We invest in pre-seed and seed-stage companies under three themes which we call our ABCs - Access, Betterment, and Climate - Access: democratising access to products and services - Betterment: solutions for personal and professional wellbeing - Climate: technology targeting sustainability and climate solutions
2021
Strategy and Ops
2021
Investor
2013
Actively involved in Angel Investing Clubs focused on tech enabled ventures
2017 - 2021
Investor
2017 - 2021
ADV launched late in 2016 and exists to create the pathway for the best startups and scale-ups to scale big. We know that building a truly great global business can be a 10-20 year journey so we take a patient, long term approach, with backing from institutional investors. We invest right across the UK & Ireland and all the way from Seed stage through to IPO. Our approach is data-driven and we’re building great relationships with many Angels, VCs and entrepreneurs across the ecosystem.
2015 - 2020
Founder and CEO
2015 - 2020
R.Y.M. Jewelry is a pioneer in buildable fine jewelry, pushing parameters through distinctive design and simple, innovative engineering. The brand redefines everyday luxury through ready-to-personalize and customizable collections. Launched in 2016 at the Las Vegas Couture show, one of the premier global jewelry tradeshows, the R.Y.M. has been chosen as industry picks WGSN, WWD, Professional Jeweler, amongst others.
2009 - 2015
Vice President, Technology
2009 - 2015
In 2002, Mubadala was established by the Government of Abu Dhabi as a principal agent in the diversification of Abu Dhabi’s economy. Focused on investment and development across multiple sectors, Mubadala’s portfolio is valued at more than US $55 billion. Vice-President, Technology • Conducted demand forecast analysis in consumer wearables markets to reposition obsolete chip manufacturing lines • Led R&D investment transformation for Aerospace, Healthcare, Masdar, O&G identifying increased investment of $30M • Worked directly with COO and Tech CEO and on strategic analyses • Identified 15% cost savings in synergy analysis for post-merger integration of semi-conductor foundries with $4.5B combined revenue • Worked directly with Asset CFO to integrate P&L across 3 locations including Singapore, Germany and San Francisco
2008 - 2008
Summer Associate
2008 - 2008
2005 - 2007
Investment Analyst
2005 - 2007
Incubator and Angel Fund focused on startups and SME's in the MENA region, incubating and growing businesses across industries including industrial IT, educational IT and consumer packaged goods. Analyzed investment opportunities, participating in every stage of the transaction including due diligence and negotiations. Originated relationships in excess of 800,000 USD
2004 - 2005
AAE
2004 - 2005
Worked with P&G to ensure advertising messaging and execution were on target for their fastest growing brand