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Khaldoon H. Tabaza

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Co-founder & Partner at iMENA Group

Middle East

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About

Khaldoon H. Tabaza is a venture capital investor and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience building digital businesses in the Middle East and globally. He founded arabia.com (1996), the first venture-backed online business in the Arab World, and established the Technology Development Fund (2001), the region's first regulated venture capital fund. He co-founded Riyada Ventures in 2005 and currently focuses on identifying and supporting regional technology champions and global industry winners.

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Experience

  1. iMENA GroupFounder & Managing Directorcurrent2012 — presentDubai, United Arab Emirates & Amman, Jordan
  2. OpenSooqChairman of the Boardcurrent2016 — present
  3. SellAnyCar.comBoard Membercurrent2013 — present
  4. Zad CapitalFoundercurrent2011 — present
  5. Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow (Class 15)current2010 — present
  6. The Forum of Young Global LeadersYoung Global Leadercurrent2005 — present
  7. Riyada Enterprise DevelopmentPartner2010 — 2011
  8. Riyada Enterprise Development (a member of the Abraaj Group)CEO2009 — 2010
  9. Riyada VenturesChairman and CEO2005 — 2009
  10. COMTEG LLCSenior Partner2004 — 2008
  11. National Technology GroupDirector of Internet Ventures and Investment2003 — 2005
  12. IDEAVELOPERSCEO and Co-founder2001 — 2003
  13. Arabia.comFounder and Managing Director1996 — 2001
  14. BYTE Middle East MagazineEditor-In-Chief1994 — 1998

Skills & more

Venture CapitalStart-upsEmerging Markets66Fundraising43EntrepreneurshipInvestmentsInvestment Management22Financial Services29Finance54Private EquityHealthcare14Business Strategy
+7 moreICTInvestment BankingMarketing StrategyManagementStrategyManagement ConsultingBusiness Development

Languages English

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Khaldoon H. Tabaza?
Khaldoon H. Tabaza is a venture capital investor and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience building digital businesses in the Middle East and globally. He founded arabia.com (1996), the first venture-backed online business in the Arab World, and established the Technology Development Fund (2001), the region's first regulated venture capital fund. He co-founded Riyada Ventures in 2005 and currently focuses on identifying and supporting regional technology champions and global industry winners.
Where does Khaldoon H. Tabaza work?
Khaldoon H. Tabaza is Co-founder & Partner at iMENA Group.
What does Khaldoon H. Tabaza invest in?
Khaldoon H. Tabaza invests in Sector Agnostic.
Where did Khaldoon H. Tabaza go to school?
Khaldoon H. Tabaza studied at Society of Kauffman Fellows (Fellowship, Venture Capital); Harvard Business School (YPO Executive Eduction Program); London Business School (YPO Grow Your Business Program).

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