About
Omar Ekram is the founder of Dayra. He previously worked as a managing partner at Tanmiya Capital Ventures, a private equity firm focused on Egyptian SMEs, and as an investment banker at EFG Hermes advising on major transactions. He holds a BA in Economics and Finance from the American University in Cairo and Columbia University, with minors in Computer Science and Mathematics, and is a CFA charterholder.
Founder at DayraYC W21
Intro paths
YC
Omar went through Y Combinator (Winter 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Experience
- Dayra - دايرة (YC W21)Foundercurrent2019 — presentCairo, Egypt
- TCV (Tanmiya Capital Ventures)Managing Partnercurrent2016 — presentCairo
- EFG HermesInvestment Banking Associate2015 — 2016Cairo
- EFG HermesInvestment Banking Analyst2012 — 2014Cairo
- American University in CairoTeaching And Research Assistant2010 — 2012
Skills & more
Economics15Financial Modeling21Valuation18Financial Analysis13Emerging Markets1Bloomberg2Equity Research6Capital Markets1Corporate Finance6Investment Banking6Private Equity2Equities1
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Quantitative AnalyticsEquity ValuationDerivativesBloomberg TerminalMacroeconomics- Passed the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) - Level III Exam — CFA Institute
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Omar Ekram?
- Omar Ekram is the founder of Dayra. He previously worked as a managing partner at Tanmiya Capital Ventures, a private equity firm focused on Egyptian SMEs, and as an investment banker at EFG Hermes advising on major transactions. He holds a BA in Economics and Finance from the American University in Cairo and Columbia University, with minors in Computer Science and Mathematics, and is a CFA charterholder.
- Where does Omar Ekram work?
- Omar Ekram is Founder of Dayra.
- What companies did Omar Ekram found?
- Omar Ekram founded Dayra.
- Where did Omar Ekram go to school?
- Omar Ekram studied at Columbia University (Economics); The American University in Cairo (BA, Economics,Finance).
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