Where does Patrick Thiriet work?

Patrick Thiriet is Chief Executive Officer at EQ2 Ventures.

Where did Patrick Thiriet go to school?

Patrick Thiriet studied at INSEAD (Global Executive MBA); EDHEC Business School (Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General).

Patrick Thiriet

Investor

Chief Executive Officer at EQ2 Ventures · Founding member at Dubai Angel Investors

Greater Pittsburgh Region

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About

Patrick Thiriet is the CEO of EQ2 Ventures and EQ4 Ventures Ltd, where he is also a founding shareholder. His work focuses on supporting entrepreneurs addressing B2B and B2C problems in emerging markets.

Experience

EQ4 VenturesFounding Shareholder & CEOcurrent2026 — presentDubai, United Arab Emirates
EQ2 VenturesChief Executive Officercurrent2020 — presentDubai, United Arab Emirates
AfrilensFounding Investor & Board Membercurrent2026 — presentNairobi County, Kenya
ArabyAdsInvestor & Board Membercurrent2019 — present
AlfanInvestor & Board Membercurrent2018 — present
StepInvestor & Board Membercurrent2017 — present
Dubai Angel InvestorsFounding membercurrent2016 — presentDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
FreshaInvestor & Board Observer2016 — 2024
Lapaire GroupInvestor & Board Member2022 — 2023
eyewaInvestor & Board Member2019 — 2023
Choueiri GroupChief Strategy Officer2014 — 2020Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
BNP ParibasAdvisor to the Board, BNPP Wealth Management (DIFC) Ltd2012 — 2013Dubai International Financial Center
BNP ParibasGlobal Market Head - WM Middle East & North Africa2011 — 2012Dubai, UAE
BNP ParibasDeputy CEO - Wealth Management Middle East2009 — 2011Dubai, UAE
Societe Generale Private BankingCEO - SGBT MIDDLE EAST2006 — 2008Dubai, UAE
Societe Generale Private BankingCEO, SGBT (Hellas)2001 — 2006Athens, Greece
Societe Generale Private BankingStrategy Corporate Development1997 — 2001Paris, Île-de-France, France

Skills & more

Wealth Management30Private Banking28Credit7Financial Services4Business Strategy30Business Planning18Change Management3Business Development22New Business Development3Restructuring17Valuation3Mergers & Acquisitions15

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Elie Habib

Investment Committee member; CEO, OSN+ & Anghami at EQ2 Ventures

Hosam Arab

Investment Committee member; Co-Founder, Tabby at EQ2 Ventures

Iman Beheiry

Head of Operations at EQ2 Ventures

Jason Hopper

Head of Growth at Eastside Partners

Joel Ayala

Investment Committee member; Partner, Class 5 at EQ2 Ventures

Karim Nahas

Value Creation at EQ2 Ventures

Manish Phulwani

Associate Director at EQ2 Ventures

Noor Lozi

Investment Committee member; COO, Optima at EQ2 Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Patrick Thiriet?: Patrick Thiriet is the CEO of EQ2 Ventures and EQ4 Ventures Ltd, where he is also a founding shareholder. His work focuses on supporting entrepreneurs addressing B2B and B2C problems in emerging markets.
Where does Patrick Thiriet work?: Patrick Thiriet is Chief Executive Officer at EQ2 Ventures.
Where did Patrick Thiriet go to school?: Patrick Thiriet studied at INSEAD (Global Executive MBA); EDHEC Business School (Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General).

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Also attended EDHEC Business School187

Shabir VasramInvestor at Daphni Maelle BombezinPrincipal at Marlin Equity Partners RaoulInvestor at Eudemian Ventures Madjiguène NdiayeInvestment Director - Finance at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag Christophe de MontillePartner at Beyond Capital Ventures Bruno du BreuilSenior Associate - Growth at Iris Capital

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