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Investment Manager
Outlierz VenturesInvestment Manager
Oct. 2023MoroccoOriginated and closed inaugural deals in Fintech, Energy, and B2B SaaS. Led reporting processes in collaboration with COO, legal counsel, and LPs across MENA and the US. Negotiated and structured investment term sheets and side letters; contributed to LPA review and broader fund documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory and investor requirements. Developed core fundraising materials including PPM, DDQ, and investor updates; managed the LP data room and led due diligence coordination. Delivered post-investment value creation by driving performance tracking, advising on governance structures, and facilitating strategic partnerships to drive regional expansion across the portfolio
Freelance Consultant
Freelancer/ConsultantFreelance Consultant
Dec. 2022Freelance consulting and advisory projects, including: 1) Conducted workshops at NYU Stern on venture capital, storytelling, and fundraising strategy. 2) Delivered training and mentorship at Africa Tech Startup Festival and Plug and Play Ventures (Morocco & Egypt), supporting startups with pitch decks, investor relations, and fundraising. 3) Speaker and mentor with Open Startup International (OST) across Tunisia, Morocco, and Francophone Africa, covering fundraising strategy, international expansion, and pitch polishing. 4) Led webinars and mentoring for VC4A on growth and partnership strategies for health tech startups in Africa. 5) Regular keynote and panel speaker at global conferences including Emerging Valley (Marseille), We Make Future Innovation Week (Italy), GITEX Africa (Morocco), Invest in Africa Summit (Netherlands), and HealthTech Hub Africa (Rwanda). 6) Judge and mentor in competitions and accelerators such as Africa Business Heroes, Catalyst Fund Climate Resilience Challenge, and Hack for Change by PepsiCo Foundation.
Investment Lead
Plug and Play Tech CenterInvestment Lead
Jan. 2021 - Oct. 2023EgyptEvaluated 490+ startups and led due diligence on 50+ deals; presented 20+ cases to the global IC, resulting in 18 investments from Pre-Seed to Series A across Fintech, Healthtech, Future of Work, and Logistics in MEA, positioning the firm as one of the most active early-stage investors in the region. Spearheaded expansion into Egypt, launching the Cairo office, signing strategic partnerships with public and financial institutions such as the National Bank of Egypt, USAID, ITIDA, and Egypt Post to expand market access and source local deal flow. Advised portfolio startups on regulatory readiness, enterprise sales, and capital raising. Prior to leading investments in Africa, sourced 500+ startups for investment and for Plug and Play’s US-based healthcare team, supporting corporate innovation mandates for leading pharmaceutical companies and hospital networks through strategic scouting and corporate development initiatives.
Growth & Strategic Content Creation Lead
WikifactoryGrowth & Strategic Content Creation Lead
May. 2018 - Dec. 2020Spain, MadridScaled platform from 5,000 to 70,000+ users and from 700 to 6,000+ projects by optimizing content strategy and community engagement, sustaining 7% weekly user growth. Supported $4M seed round by preparing investor materials, conducting market research, and coordinating outreach efforts in close collaboration with the founding team

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