About
Adey Salamin is the founding CEO of iMENA, a venture capital firm focused on technology startups in the MENA region. Previously, he co-founded and led OpenSooq, transforming it into the region's leading mobile classified platform with over 2.5 billion monthly pageviews. He brings experience as an entrepreneur, senior executive at companies including Merrill Lynch, and investment professional specializing in technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT), with advisory expertise in technology commercialization and deal structuring across the Middle East and North Africa.
Invests in
AdTechAI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsDigital Health
Experience
- iMENA GroupFounder & Managing Directorcurrent2012 β presentDubai, United Arab Emirates & Amman, Jordan
- OpenSooqChairman of the Boardcurrent2016 β present
- SellAnyCar.comBoard Membercurrent2013 β present
- Zad CapitalFoundercurrent2011 β present
- Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow (Class 15)current2010 β present
- The Forum of Young Global LeadersYoung Global Leadercurrent2005 β present
- Riyada Enterprise DevelopmentPartner2010 β 2011
- Riyada Enterprise Development (a member of the Abraaj Group)CEO2009 β 2010
- Riyada VenturesChairman and CEO2005 β 2009
- COMTEG LLCSenior Partner2004 β 2008
- National Technology GroupDirector of Internet Ventures and Investment2003 β 2005
- IDEAVELOPERSCEO and Co-founder2001 β 2003
- Arabia.comFounder and Managing Director1996 β 2001
- BYTE Middle East MagazineEditor-In-Chief1994 β 1998
Education
- Society of Kauffman FellowsFellowship, Venture Capital2010 β 2012
- Harvard Business SchoolYPO Executive Eduction Program2019
- London Business SchoolYPO Grow Your Business Program2017
- Stanford University Graduate School of BusinessYPO Stanford GSB Program2017
- Harvard Kennedy SchoolExecutive Education, Young Global Leaders Leadership and Policy2009
- University of JordanBachelor of Medicine & Surgery, Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery1988 β 1994
Skills & more
Venture Capital99Start-ups99Emerging Markets66Fundraising43Entrepreneurship99Investments99Investment Management22Financial Services29Finance54Private Equity99Healthcare14Business Strategy99
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ICTInvestment BankingMarketing StrategyManagementStrategyManagement ConsultingBusiness DevelopmentLanguages English
From Adey's professional profile.
Deals Β· 1
OpenSooqLed round
via iMENA Group
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at iMENA Group
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Adey Salamin work?
- Adey Salamin is Founding CEO at iMENA Group.
- What does Adey Salamin invest in?
- Adey Salamin invests in AdTech, AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Developer Tools, Digital Health.
- Does Adey Salamin lead rounds?
- Yes β Adey Salamin has led 1 tracked investment.
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Also attended Society of Kauffman Fellows2
Also attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business1,291
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Also attended Harvard Kennedy School201
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Also attended University of Jordan9
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Shared employers
Also worked at OpenSooq2
Also worked at SellAnyCar.com1
Also worked at Kauffman Fellows366
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