Walid S. Hanna
Chief Executive Officer at Middle East Venture Partners
Profile
Walid has been active in venture capital and in new venture development for the past 19 years with 50+ VC investments executed since 2010.
Prior to founding MEVP and growing its AUM to $260M, Walid was the CEO of Dubai International Capital's venture arm "the Arab Business Angels Network" (ABAN), which managed a regional seed venture fund as well as the first Business Angels network in the Arab World.
Prior to ABAN he has served on the investment-management team of Abraaj Capital.
Walid has co-founded, invested in, led and exited several startups in the MENA region, spanning a range of industries with a focus on technology.
In May 2017, Mr. Mohamed Al Abbar has acquired a non-controlling stake in MEVP.
Walid has received a Bachelor's degree in Economics from McGill University (Canada), and a Masters in Finance from H.E.C (France).
Walid S. Hanna active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Middle East Venture Partners
 Middle East Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Middle East Venture Partners(MEVP) is a venture capital firm headquartered in Dubai. The firm founded in 2010 by Walid Hanna. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/07/2009 |
Speed Lebanon
 Speed Lebanon Investment ManagersFinance Speed Lebanon (Speed@BDD) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by sami Abou Saab. The firm is Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Walid S. Hanna
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
The Arab Business Angels Network
 The Arab Business Angels Network Investment ManagersFinance The Arab Business Angels Network is a venture capital firm founded in 2005. The firm headquartered in Dubai. | Chief Executive Officer | 30/07/2009 |
| ANGHAMI INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Zoomaal.Com Ltd.
 Zoomaal.Com Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Zoomaal.Com Ltd. develops a crowdfunding platform. It supports and funds projects for event organizers, creatives, scientists, engineers, web and mobile developers, product designers, video producers, and community activists. The company was founded by Abdallah Absi in 2012 and is headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Walid S. Hanna
| École des Hautes Études Commerciales de Paris | Masters Business Admin |
| McGill University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| ANGHAMI INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 4 |
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Middle East Venture Partners
Middle East Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Middle East Venture Partners(MEVP) is a venture capital firm headquartered in Dubai. The firm founded in 2010 by Walid Hanna. | Finance |
Zoomaal.Com Ltd.
Zoomaal.Com Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Zoomaal.Com Ltd. develops a crowdfunding platform. It supports and funds projects for event organizers, creatives, scientists, engineers, web and mobile developers, product designers, video producers, and community activists. The company was founded by Abdallah Absi in 2012 and is headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon. | Technology Services |
Speed Lebanon
Speed Lebanon Investment ManagersFinance Speed Lebanon (Speed@BDD) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by sami Abou Saab. The firm is Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon. | Finance |
The Arab Business Angels Network
The Arab Business Angels Network Investment ManagersFinance The Arab Business Angels Network is a venture capital firm founded in 2005. The firm headquartered in Dubai. | Finance |
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