Mohamed Aladdin

Mohamed Aladdin is a Principal at Global Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, he leads investments across the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia for an institution managing over $150 million in assets under management. Aladdin evaluates opportunities in high-growth sectors such as fintech, healthtech, and software-as-a-service, contributing to a portfolio of more than 100 companies that includes recognizable startups like Swvl, Kitopi, and Paymob. He recently participated in the firm's deployment of capital from a $100 million fund closed in early 2024 and was involved in Vezeeta's $40 million Series B financing round. Beyond direct investing, he shares industry insights at events like the RiseUp Summit. Drawing on his prior professional experience in regional investment funds, Aladdin currently focuses on identifying and scaling emerging market technology enterprises.