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Adey Salamin

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Founding CEO at iMENA Group

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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.

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Invests in

AdTechAI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsDigital Health

Experience

  1. iMENA GroupFounder & Managing Directorcurrent2012 — presentDubai, United Arab Emirates & Amman, Jordan
  2. OpenSooqChairman of the Boardcurrent2016 — present
  3. SellAnyCar.comBoard Membercurrent2013 — present
  4. Zad CapitalFoundercurrent2011 — present
  5. Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow (Class 15)current2010 — present
  6. The Forum of Young Global LeadersYoung Global Leadercurrent2005 — present
  7. Riyada Enterprise DevelopmentPartner2010 — 2011
  8. Riyada Enterprise Development (a member of the Abraaj Group)CEO2009 — 2010
  9. Riyada VenturesChairman and CEO2005 — 2009
  10. COMTEG LLCSenior Partner2004 — 2008
  11. National Technology GroupDirector of Internet Ventures and Investment2003 — 2005
  12. IDEAVELOPERSCEO and Co-founder2001 — 2003
  13. Arabia.comFounder and Managing Director1996 — 2001
  14. BYTE Middle East MagazineEditor-In-Chief1994 — 1998

Skills & more

Venture CapitalStart-upsEmerging Markets66Fundraising43EntrepreneurshipInvestmentsInvestment Management22Financial Services29Finance54Private EquityHealthcare14Business Strategy
+7 moreICTInvestment BankingMarketing StrategyManagementStrategyManagement ConsultingBusiness Development

Languages English

From Adey's professional profile.

Deals · 1

OpenSooqLed round

via iMENA Group · filed Jun 2021

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Colleagues at iMENA Group

Khaldoon H. Tabaza
Founder & Managing Director at iMENA Group
Nasir Alsharif
Board of Directors at Nuwa Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Adey Salamin?
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.
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.
What companies has Adey Salamin invested in?
Investments tracked here include OpenSooq.
Where did Adey Salamin go to school?
Adey Salamin studied at Society of Kauffman Fellows (Fellowship, Venture Capital); Harvard Business School (YPO Executive Eduction Program); London Business School (YPO Grow Your Business Program).
Does Adey Salamin lead rounds?
Yes — Adey Salamin has led 1 tracked investment.

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