Osman Ahmed
InvestorBoard Member at Synchrony Ventures · Venture Partner at Accelerating Asia
Singapore
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About
Osman Ahmed has been involved with Accelerating Asia Ventures since its founding in 2019, having previously worked with Amra and Craig at Telstra's Muru-D accelerator program in Singapore. He is a Limited Partner in both of the firm's funds and began angel investing during his early days with the team. He also co-founded a smart-cities deep-tech startup in Singapore, giving him experience as both a founder and an investor, and he now supports founders in the firm's accelerator program.
Invests in
Deep Tech
Experience
- Accelerating AsiaInvestor Relationscurrent2024 — presentSingapore
- Accelerating AsiaVenture Partner & LPcurrent2019 — presentSingapore
- CuriumOperating Co-Founder & Board Membercurrent2020 — presentSingapore
- Pattern LabsStrategic Advisorcurrent2025 — presentSingapore
- Various StartupsAngel Investorcurrent2005 — presentSingapore
- Verizon BusinessSenior Sales Engineer / Solutions Architect (BlueJeans by Verizon)2018 — 2023Singapore
- TelstraCollaboration Consultant: UCaaS, Cloud Contact Center, SIP Voice, Video conferencing2014 — 2018Singapore
- BTHead of Unified Communications & Mobility, Asia Pac2011 — 2013Singapore
- Westcon-ComstorRegional Business Development Director (APAC)2010 — 2011Singapore
- BT Global Services (Singapore)Unified Communications & Collaboration Sales Specialist - APAC2007 — 2010Singapore
- BT Global Services (Singapore)Collaboration Specialist (Benelux region)2006 — 2007Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
Skills & more
Strategic PlanningManagement20Public SpeakingProblem SolvingAnalytical Skills1Strategic Business Advice1Executive AdvisoryCorporate AdvisoryProgram Management1Ecosystem Development1Startup Mentoring1Innovation Development6
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Large Language Models (LLM)Deep TechSensorsSensor FusionInternet of Things (IoT)Smart CitiesLiDARRadarVideo AnalyticsChannel Relationship ManagementCisco NetworkingLanguages French · Urdu
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Arthur Coviello
Director at Synchrony Ventures
Barry Mulqueen
CFO at Blue Revolution Investments G.P.
Brian Doubles
President & CEO, Director at Synchrony Ventures
Brian Wenzel
EVP & Chief Financial Officer at Synchrony Ventures
Carol Juel
EVP & CEO, Digital platform at Synchrony Ventures
Colao
Director at Synchrony Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Osman Ahmed?
- Osman Ahmed has been involved with Accelerating Asia Ventures since its founding in 2019, having previously worked with Amra and Craig at Telstra's Muru-D accelerator program in Singapore. He is a Limited Partner in both of the firm's funds and began angel investing during his early days with the team. He also co-founded a smart-cities deep-tech startup in Singapore, giving him experience as both a founder and an investor, and he now supports founders in the firm's accelerator program.
- Where does Osman Ahmed work?
- Osman Ahmed is Board Member at Synchrony Ventures.
- What does Osman Ahmed invest in?
- Osman Ahmed invests in Deep Tech.
- Where did Osman Ahmed go to school?
- Osman Ahmed studied at University of Bradford School of Management (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Lean Startups); Angel School VC.
Founder mafias
University of Bradford School of Management mafia6
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Ashok VermaMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded nCinga InnovationsChris GreenfieldMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded tiptapKaspar KorjusBachelor's DegreeFounded PactumAntonio NicolaeMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded InoviaAndrea CullenDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded CAPSLOCK
Accelerating Asia mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Acceleratingasia mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Synchrony Ventures mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University of Bradford School of Management14
Ashok VermaFounding Partner at NVenturesElliot SchoutenInvestment Manager & CFO at Curiosity VCYodfat Harel BuchrisManaging Director at Blumberg CapitalChris GreenfieldVC Advisor at Apex Innovative Investments VenturesDo Lan AnhSenior Analyst, SSI Investment Banking at Asia Business BuildersMelissa de BeyerPortfolio & Investment at Endeit Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Verizon Business62
Cecilia NgPartner, Talent & People at MVP VenturesJoseph WrightChairman of the Investment Committee at ClearSkySteve BarshInvestor at Inception Studio CapitalJonathan EbingerGeneral Partner at BlueRun VenturesEric AssouadPrincipal at WP Global PartnersAhmed MosaSenior Advisor at Axon Partners Group
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Also worked at Telstra54
Matthew KoertgeManaging Director at Titanium VenturesSteve SchmidtGeneral Partner at Titanium VenturesMarcus BartramGeneral Partner at Titanium VenturesPhil MorlePartner at Main Sequence VenturesSol TrujilloManaging Partner at L'ATTITUDE VenturesLorenzo ManesHead of Operations at Rialto Ventures
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Also worked at BT77
Kevin DeanVenture Partner at EMV CapitalAlon LifshitzCo-Founder and General Partner at Hanaco Venture CapitalNicolas SauvagePresident at TDK VenturesJulia OkuyamaBusiness Development Manager at TransLink CapitalBabatunde SoyoyeManaging Partner, Member of Executive and Investment Committee at Helios Digital VenturesAndy GreenNon Executive Director at Bloc Ventures
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