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Pin Invest
Pin backs early-stage, high-growth companies and select venture funds across MENA and global markets. Powered by a network of operators and investors, the...
Overview
Pin backs early-stage, high-growth companies and select venture funds across MENA and global markets. Powered by a network of operators and investors, the firm concentrates on early-stage companies across MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa, with up to 30% allocated globally. It invests on a deal-by-deal basis through single-purpose vehicles alongside co-investors and VC partners, and also allocates to select regional and international funds.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
United Arab Emirates
City
Dubai
Corporate office
Anantara Downtown - Office Tower, Al Abraj Street - Business Bay, Office 903, Dubai, UAE
Principals
Ghassan Oueida
Partner
Gry Loseth
Partner
Houssam Fakih
Chief Financial Officer
Jaber Moujaes
Analyst
Chris Corsi
Senior Advisor
Charbel Nasr
Technology Advisor
Mohamed Semary
Senior Advisor
Zahi Kallab
Senior Advisor
Farida El Sohl
Associate
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Pin Invest?
Partners Ghassan Oueida and Gry Loseth lead investment decisions. Oueida contributes over 30 years of company-building and investing across multiple continents, including the founding of West Africa's first regional GSM operator. Loseth brings 17-plus years of investment, portfolio management, and entrepreneurship experience in the MENA and Europe.
How does Pin Invest structure its investments?
The firm invests on a deal-by-deal basis, pooling capital into single-purpose vehicles alongside co-investors and VC partners. This SPV-based approach differs from a blind-pool committed fund and allows for flexibility in portfolio construction. The firm also makes select venture fund commitments.
What geographies does Pin Invest target?
Its primary focus is the Middle East, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa. The firm allocates up to 30% of capital to global opportunities outside its core regional footprint. Its network and advisory bench span telecom, fintech, and enterprise technology experience across these markets.
What is Pin Invest's approach to venture fund allocations?
The firm allocates to select regional and international venture funds that complement its direct investment strategy. It seeks managers with proven track records and differentiated deal flow. This fund allocation arm broadens exposure to top-tier opportunities beyond its own direct deals.
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