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Tobi CokerunlockedAdey: together at Kauffman Fellows (2023β2025)
Γ3Adey: together at Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Γ7Adey: together at Kauffman Fellows
Adey: together at Harvard Business School
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.
ContactΒ· self-published, not guessed
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
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 Β· filed Jun 2021
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at iMENA Group
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 β Adey Salamin has led 1 tracked investment.
Same school
Also attended Society of Kauffman Fellows4
Also attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business2,000
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Also attended Harvard Kennedy School325
Jeremy PhilipsInvestor at Spark CapitalMike MoradiGeneral Partner at Cortado VenturesAndrew ForysiakOwner, AJF and Associates at Riphean InvestmentsDouglas Lemott Jr.Vice President, SAP National Security Services at Riphean InvestmentsGayatri SarkarFounder and CEO at Advaita CapitalMs. BakkerManaging Director and Founder at Longitude Capital
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Also attended University of Jordan23
Dr. Mazin AlzaidiGeneral Partner at STVSpencer ThomasVice President at Aquarian HoldingsMaryam Abu RaghebLegal & Compliance Director at Silicon BadiaFahed QteishatAssociate Director at Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)Leen KawasManaging General Partner at Propel Bio PartnersAyman HammoudehExpert Advisory Board β Venture Advisor at 33N
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Shared employers
Also worked at OpenSooq3
Also worked at SellAnyCar.com1
Also worked at Kauffman Fellows406
Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaTobi CokerDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesRoi Bar-KatManaging Director at Intel CapitalAvi BharadwajInvestment Director at Intel CapitalNick WashburnSenior Managing Director, Intel Capital (North America)Vinnie LauriaFounding Partner at Golden Gate Ventures
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