Makhoul Mikael Hajjar
InvestorFounding & General Partner at P1 Ventures
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Writes $100K – $1M checks
About
Makhoul Mikael Hajjar, Senegalese-Lebanese and based in Dakar, contrarianly backs early-stage African AI and software founders outside major hubs and connects Gulf–Africa capital, favoring non-consensus bets in fintech and logistics.
Invests in
E-commerceFintechHealthtechInsurTechSaaS
Experience
- Lockheed MartinDirector, Lockheed Martin Ventures Europecurrent2026 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- Lockheed MartinSr. Investment Manager - Lockheed Martin Ventures2022 — 2026
- Lockheed MartinSpace M&A and Venture Strategy Team Lead2019 — 2022
- Lockheed MartinVenture Lead - Lockheed Martin Space2018 — 2019
- Oridun Capital Management (OCM)Principal2015 — 2018
- J.P. MorganInvestment Bank2010 — 2013New York, New York
Skills & more
Private Equity7Space Technology2Mergers & Acquisitions1Venture Capital1Financial Analysis16Emerging Markets11Entrepreneurship19Financial Modeling18International Relations1Corporate Finance7Analysis15Valuation9
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Investment BankingStrategic PlanningFinanceDue DiligenceInvestmentsStrategyCapital MarketsAerospaceLeadershipManagementEconomicsInternational Business DevelopmentFrom Makhoul's professional profile.
Colleagues at P1 Ventures
Bernard Dalle
Senior Advisor at P1 Ventures
Emil Michael
Senior Advisor at P1 Ventures
Hisham Halbouny
Managing Partner at P1 Ventures
Ijeoma Arum
Venture Partner at P1 Ventures
Kemi Tijani
Venture Partner at P1 Ventures
Mikael Hajjar
Managing Partner at P1 Ventures
Nada Abdelnour
Venture Partner at P1 Ventures
Selva Govinden
Ops Director at P1 Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Makhoul Mikael Hajjar?
- Makhoul Mikael Hajjar, Senegalese-Lebanese and based in Dakar, contrarianly backs early-stage African AI and software founders outside major hubs and connects Gulf–Africa capital, favoring non-consensus bets in fintech and logistics.
- Where does Makhoul Mikael Hajjar work?
- Makhoul Mikael Hajjar is Founding & General Partner at P1 Ventures.
- What does Makhoul Mikael Hajjar invest in?
- Makhoul Mikael Hajjar invests in E-commerce, Fintech, Healthtech, InsurTech, SaaS.
- What check size does Makhoul Mikael Hajjar write?
- Makhoul Mikael Hajjar typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- Where did Makhoul Mikael Hajjar go to school?
- Makhoul Mikael Hajjar studied at The Fletcher School at Tufts University (Masters of Arts in Law and Diplomacy, International Affairs; International Business; Development Economics); Questrom School of Business, Boston University (MBA, International Management Program); Emory University (BA, Economics & Chinese Studies).
Same school
Also attended The Fletcher School at Tufts University52
Roger KrakoffGeneral Partner at Monta Vista CapitalBrian HalakManaging Partner at Medical Excellence CapitalMark OdermanSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsAjaita ShahGeneral Partner Advisor at Beyond Capital VenturesMayumi BeppuInvestor at JIC Venture Growth InvestmentsShelby Miller (Herrington)Investor at Silversmith Capital Partners
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Also attended Questrom School of Business, Boston University120
Sujata BhatiaInvestor at Index VenturesTroy PhoaAssociate at Marlin Equity PartnersRony Patishi-ChillimInvestor at Israel Cleantech VenturesJason RobartCo-founder and General Partner at Seae VenturesLisa DutotFinance Administration Manager at Red Cell IncubationFlorence DardChief Client Officer at Pantheon Ventures
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Also attended Emory University145
William HockeyCo-founder of Plaid; founder & CEO of ColumnDave MunichielloInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Ryan HaysBoard Member at CincyTechJustin RobenyAssociate at Osage University PartnersZitong SuAssociate at Marlin Equity PartnersGurbani SinghPrincipal - Investor Relations at Marlin Equity Partners
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Also attended NOLS31
Chris SaxmanDigital health entrepreneur, startup mentor, skier, fly fisherman, Steelers fanatic, Co-head of Health 2.0 Denver/Boulder ChapterMikael HajjarManaging Partner at P1 VenturesLuis SpradleyPrincipal at Level EquityMaddy DwyerSenior Associate, Business Development at Cross Creek AdvisorsAlfred JohnsonCEO Partner at Ardent VentureJonathan KarlsonSenior Associate - US Team at Founders Future
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Shared employers
Also worked at Lockheed Martin126
Manny StockmanManaging Partner at Osage University PartnersJeff BabioneSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsAlexander WortmannPartner at TCVShalanda ArmstrongManaging Partner at 100Km Ventures LlcDan MoskowitzInvestor at Third Point VenturesDanny CotterManaging Partner at The Westly Group
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Also worked at Oridun Capital Management (OCM)1
Also worked at J.P. Morgan1,224
KJ SidberryInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Rishi ModiInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Akshat GoenkaInvestor at Moonfire VenturesNaseem MoumeneVice President at Northzone, investing across complex and fragmented industries undergoing fundamental shiftsLauren von ReynInvestor at LightbankFranklin BiGeneral Partner at Pantera Capital
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