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Saed Nashef

Sadara co-founder and Raed Ventures founding partner

Born
1969
Born in
Jerusalem, Palestine
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Why Saed is here

Saed Nashef is recognized for his significant contributions to the Palestinian and broader Arab startup ecosystem through his role in venture capital. His efforts in supporting innovative technology startups have had a notable impact on the region's economic development and technological advancement.

Their story

Saed Nashef is a Palestinian entrepreneur and venture capitalist known for founding Sadara Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on investing in Palestinian technology startups. He has a background in software engineering, including experience at Microsoft, and has played a vital role in fostering the growth of the tech sector in the Palestinian Territories.

Milestones

The moments that shaped Saed’s path.

  1. Education

    Studied computer science at California State University, Long Beach.

  2. Microsoft

    Worked in various software engineering and leadership roles at Microsoft.

  3. Entrepreneurship

    Founded and served as CTO of Equiom, Inc., a software consultancy firm.

  4. Venture Capital

    Co-founded Sadara Ventures, focusing on high-growth software companies in the Palestinian Territories.

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  5. Awards

    Received the Jeff Timmons Memorial Award for outstanding contribution.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Founding Sadara Ventures

    Established a venture capital firm investing in Palestinian tech startups.

  2. Technology Development

    Contributed to the growth of the technology sector in Palestine.

  3. International Collaboration

    Facilitated connections between Palestinian startups and international markets.

  4. Supporting Entrepreneurship

    Advocated for and supported Palestinian entrepreneurs.

  5. Board Membership

    Serves on the board of various technology companies, including Yamsafer.

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