WE INVEST IN EXCEPTIONAL ENTREPRENEURS, WHO ENCAPSULATE THE TRAITS WE VALUE, AND WHO AIM TO CHANGE THE WAY WE LIVE AND WORK

A private investor network made up of former entrepreneurs, experienced investment and business professionals. Pin invests in early stage, high-growth potential, companies in MENA and global markets.

Portfolio

We believe

startups perform significantly better when they are supported by the right network of former entrepreneurs, investment and business professionals. We believe providing entrepreneurs with this support results in more successful companies.

Our focus

is on early stage companies, mainly in the Middle East, North and Sub Saharan Africa with up to 30% ROW allocation. We invest on a deal by deal basis, pooling investor funds under a single vehicle along our network of co-investors and other VCs.

Team

is composed of former business professionals who have deep experience in partnering with, investing in and building companies. The pin partners have invested together since 2017 and have a proven track record.

Partner

Ghassan Oueida

30+ years of experience in building companies and investing across MENA,US and Europe. Founding team of first regional GSM operator in West Africa, later sold to MTN Group for $5.5bn.

Partner

Gry Loseth

15+ years of experience in investment and portfolio management, business development and entrepreneurship in MENA and Europe. Raised and deployed capital across 30+ companies.

Chief Financial Officer

Houssam Fakih, PhD

20+ years of experience in finance, strategy and leadership in MENA. Holds several Board positions. Expertise in financial reporting and managing all aspects of company finances.

Associate

Fairda El Solh

3+ years of transactional experience and portfolio management across a range of global investments, from real estate to high growth technology startups.

Analyst

Furqan Mujahid

Recent finance graduate from the University of North Texas, with experience in the venture capital space. Expertise in Financial Modeling, Analysis and Due Diligence.

Legal advisor

Laura Massroua

6+ years of experience in MENA corporate law and venture capital, providing effective legal solutions and managing all legal aspects of investments, mergers, and exits.

Advisor

Mohamed Semary

25+ years of experience in private equity and business development in the MENA region. Most recently Partner at the Abraaj Group, and CEO of MENASA Capital.

Advisor

Xavier Gregory Layre

25+ years experience across brand building, marketing, technology, design and product building functions. General Manager at iPay, focusing on Fintech, Telecom and Retail.