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Salem Abu-Hammour

Founder

Founder at erad

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Foundederad · YC

About

Salem Abu-Hammour previously worked in mergers and acquisitions and banking before launching an online coffee retail venture with co-founder Faris. He has background in business development, finance, and data.

Founder at eradYC S22

Intro paths

YC

Salem went through Y Combinator (Summer 2022) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Salem can intro founders to erad's investors below.

erad's investors · 12

500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K checks · since 2026Aljazira CapitalRiyadh · $3M – $41M checks · since 2025Flucas VenturesJupiter · $100K – $5M checksJefferiesNew York · since 2025Joa CapitalDiriyah · $1M – $35M checks · since 2025Khwarizmi VenturesRiyadh · $1M – $37M checks · since 2025Kube VCNuwa CapitalDubai · $1.2M – $39M checks · since 2025Sprint VcBangalore · $300 checksStride VenturesGurugram · since 2025VentureSouqAbu Dhabi · $250K – $50M checks · since 2025Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2022

Co-founders at erad

YSYoussef Said
Youssef SaidFounder
FYFaris Yaghmour
Faris YaghmourFounder

Experience

  1. erad (YC S22)Co-Founder & CEOcurrent2022 — presentRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
  2. baraka (YC S21)Senior Business Analyst2021 — 2022Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. PwCM&A Senior Consultant - Corporate Finance2020 — 2021
  4. PwCM&A Consultant - Corporate Finance2018 — 2020Dubai
  5. Goldman SachsExotic Trading - Analyst2016 — 2017London, United Kingdom
  6. EYAssurance Services Intern2015Jordan
  7. Al Salam InvestmentsIntern2014Jordan

Skills & more

Management14Teamwork9Analysis2PowerPoint6Microsoft Excel17Microsoft Office21Stock Market4Solo Performance6Financial Statements5Customer Service6Sales3Financial Accounting5
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Languages Arabic · English · French

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Salem Abu-Hammour?
Salem Abu-Hammour previously worked in mergers and acquisitions and banking before launching an online coffee retail venture with co-founder Faris. He has background in business development, finance, and data.
Where does Salem Abu-Hammour work?
Salem Abu-Hammour is Founder of erad.
What companies did Salem Abu-Hammour found?
Salem Abu-Hammour founded erad.
Where did Salem Abu-Hammour go to school?
Salem Abu-Hammour studied at CFA Institute (CFA II); University of Bath (Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Accounting and Finance); Collège De La Salle - Frères (National Secondary Education Certificate).

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