About
Dr. Ossama Hassanein worked in technology investing for over four decades across three continents, co-managing more than $1 billion in international technology funds. He held leadership roles including EVP of Berkeley International, Chairman of Technocom Ventures, President of Newbridge Networks Holding, Senior Managing Director of Newbury Ventures, and Chairman of the Rising Tide Fund. In the 1980s he co-led mezzanine financing for over 80 Silicon Valley technology companies and later served as chairman or co-founder of seven startups that were acquired or went public.
Invests in
Deep TechSemiconductors
Investments
Led
AdaptecAtmelCirrus LogicLinear TechnologiesLSI LogicOraclePMC-Sierra
Board seats
Bank of the West
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Rising Tide
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dr. Ossama Hassanein?
- Dr. Ossama Hassanein worked in technology investing for over four decades across three continents, co-managing more than $1 billion in international technology funds. He held leadership roles including EVP of Berkeley International, Chairman of Technocom Ventures, President of Newbridge Networks Holding, Senior Managing Director of Newbury Ventures, and Chairman of the Rising Tide Fund. In the 1980s he co-led mezzanine financing for over 80 Silicon Valley technology companies and later served as chairman or co-founder of seven startups that were acquired or went public.
- Where does Dr. Ossama Hassanein work?
- Dr. Ossama Hassanein is Chairman of the Rising Tide Fund at Rising Tide.
- What does Dr. Ossama Hassanein invest in?
- Dr. Ossama Hassanein invests in Deep Tech, Semiconductors.
- What boards does Dr. Ossama Hassanein sit on?
- Dr. Ossama Hassanein holds tracked board seats at Bank of the West.
- What companies has Dr. Ossama Hassanein invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Adaptec, Atmel, Cirrus Logic, Linear Technologies, LSI Logic, Oracle, PMC-Sierra.
- Does Dr. Ossama Hassanein lead rounds?
- Yes — Dr. Ossama Hassanein has led 7 tracked investments.