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
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
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Karim Hussein?
- 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.
- Where does Karim Hussein work?
- Karim Hussein is Managing Partner at Algebra Ventures.
- What does Karim Hussein invest in?
- Karim Hussein invests in AgTech, E-commerce, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain.
- What check size does Karim Hussein write?
- Karim Hussein typically writes checks of $500K – $4M.
- Where did Karim Hussein go to school?
- Karim Hussein studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (PhD, Information Systems); Carnegie Mellon University (BSc, Electrical & Computer Engineering).
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Shared employers
Also worked at Yodawy1
Also worked at Halan - حالا1
Also worked at Contact Financial Holding1
Also worked at Booz Allen & Hamilton147
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