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 business and investment professionals. Pin invest in early stage, high growth potential, companies in the Middle East 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 entrepreneurs and business professionals who have real experience in partnering with, investing in and building companies. The pin partners have invested together since 2017 and have a proven, relevant track record.

Ghassan Oueida

Partner

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

Gry Loseth

Partner

15 + years of experience in investment and portfolio management, business development and entrepreneurship in MENA and Europe.

Mohamed Semary

Advisor

20+ years of experience in investment banking and business development in the Middle East and North Africa region. Most recently Partner at Abraaj Group, and CEO of MENASA.

Xavier Gregory Layre

Advisor

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