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Bashar Hamood

Investor

Venture Partner at FasterCapital

Middle East

Writes $100K – $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M

About

Bashar Hamood is Managing Director and co-founder of FasterCapital, an online incubator, and serves as a Venture Partner at the organization. Forbes ranked him among the top 40 angel investors in 2018, based on his track record of investments and exits across over 100 startups, more than 10 of which have achieved successful exits. His investment focus centers on technology and internet-based ventures, and he provides mentorship and advisory services to entrepreneurs within the startup ecosystem.

Experience

  1. FasterCapitalVenture Partnercurrent2013 β€” present
  2. FixiestInvestorcurrent2017 β€” present
  3. BookThatBookInvestorcurrent2017 β€” present
  4. NewsAnalyseInvestorcurrent2017 β€” present
  5. FulHost, Inc.Investorcurrent2013 β€” present
  6. EntabletInvestorcurrent2013 β€” present
  7. ME2TVInvestorcurrent2013 β€” present
  8. PinProfileInvestorcurrent2014 β€” present
  9. MobAdvInvestorcurrent2012 β€” present
  10. SavmeInvestorcurrent2006 β€” present
  11. MeodyInvestorcurrent2012 β€” present
  12. MeetinggInvestorcurrent2013 β€” present
  13. DooetInvestorcurrent2010 β€” present
  14. TrustMedMentorcurrent2011 β€” present
  15. BeamGiftInvestorcurrent2013 β€” present
  16. Mobayle IncInvestorcurrent2011 β€” present
  17. NakkebInvestorcurrent2012 β€” present
  18. PickTaxiAngel Investorcurrent2014 β€” present
  19. PutTagAngel Investorcurrent2013 β€” present
  20. TVlizeInvestorcurrent2012 β€” present
  21. BazarMakerAngel Investorcurrent2014 β€” present
  22. LetusCloudInvestorcurrent2012 β€” present
  23. EdunoorInvestorcurrent2012 β€” present
  24. ABCMobInvestorcurrent2012 β€” present
  25. LogicaAssociate Director2011 β€” 2013
  26. Mal3abeeInvestor2005 β€” 2007

Education

  1. Heriot-Watt UniversityMaster's Degree2007 β€” 2009
  2. University of OxfordBachelor's degree2003 β€” 2007

Skills & more

Start-ups67Risk Management58Direct Marketing48Entrepreneurship14Advertising14Public Relations14Business Strategy9Strategy8Scalability8Telecommunications8Agile Methodologies8Business Planning8
+9 morePrivate EquityLeadershipManagementStrategic PartnershipsExecutive ManagementBusiness AlliancesCross-functional Team LeadershipTeam BuildingStrategic Visionary

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bashar Hamood?
Bashar Hamood is Managing Director and co-founder of FasterCapital, an online incubator, and serves as a Venture Partner at the organization. Forbes ranked him among the top 40 angel investors in 2018, based on his track record of investments and exits across over 100 startups, more than 10 of which have achieved successful exits. His investment focus centers on technology and internet-based ventures, and he provides mentorship and advisory services to entrepreneurs within the startup ecosystem.
Where does Bashar Hamood work?
Bashar Hamood is Venture Partner at FasterCapital.
What check size does Bashar Hamood write?
Bashar Hamood typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Bashar Hamood go to school?
Bashar Hamood studied at Heriot-Watt University (Master's Degree); University of Oxford (Bachelor's degree).

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