Karim Hussein
InvestorManaging Partner at Algebra Ventures
Egypt
Writes $500K – $4M checks · typically $500K
About
Karim Hussein, a deep‑tech/biotech founder‑turned‑VC (co‑founder of D‑Kimia; ex‑WebMD product/tech lead), moved into institutional investing to close Egypt's Series A gap and champions North and Sub‑Saharan African expansion.
Invests in
AgTechE-commerceFintechFoodTechHealthtechLogistics & Supply Chain
Experience
- Algebra Ventures LLCManaging Partnercurrent2017 — present
- YodawyBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
- Halan - حالاBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
- Simplex CNCBoard Membercurrent2013 — present
- Little Thinking MindsBoard Member2019 — 2025
- Contact Financial HoldingBoard Member2018 — 2025
- D-Kimia Diagnostic SolutionsChairman and Cofounder2013 — 2019
- IntegreightBoard Member2013 — 2018
- WebMDSVP, Platform Products & Engineering2007 — 2011New York
- WebMDVP, Engineering2004 — 2007
- Riskclick, Inc.Chief Technology Officer2000 — 2004
- Booz Allen & HamiltonManagement Consultant1998 — 2000
Education
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPhD, Information Systems1992 — 1998
- Carnegie Mellon UniversityBSc, Electrical & Computer Engineering1988 — 1992
Skills & more
Product Management45Technology Management2Management Consulting9Software Development7Start-ups23Agile Methodologies6Mobile Applications19Software Project Management2Mobile Devices19Cloud Computing7Product Development6Big Data1
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AnalyticsUser ExperienceScalabilityWeb ApplicationsEntrepreneurshipMobile InternetTechnical LeadershipDigital StrategyManagementStrategySaaSEnterprise SoftwareLanguages Arabic · French
From Karim's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology977
Fred WilsonCo-founder & Partner at Union Square VenturesAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesHemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystBrad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at ParadigmDelian AsparouhovPartner at Founders Fund and co-founder of Varda
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Also attended Carnegie Mellon University251
Javier SolteroSenior Venture Partner at Felicis VenturesAvi BharadwajInvestment Director at Intel CapitalTejAdvisor at Clear VenturesOren EtzioniVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupDiana HuGeneral Partner at Y CombinatorVlad LoktevInvestor at Index Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Halan - حالا1
Also worked at Contact Financial Holding1
Also worked at Booz Allen & Hamilton129
Neeraj AgrawalGeneral Partner at Battery VenturesRohan BhargavaInvestor at 8VCLiam DonohueInvestor at .406 VenturesTrip HoferVenture Partner at .406 VenturesNekeshia WoodsManaging Partner at Parkway Venture CapitalSean EbertSenior Partner at Altira Group LLC
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