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222 people in our graph share verified history with Tarik — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Amy SlizofskiunlockedTarik: together at Tulane University (2002–2006)
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Tarik: together at McDonogh School
About
Tarik Sultan is a Partner and Head of MENA at Builders, overseeing the firm's operations, investment strategy, and portfolio work across the Middle East and North Africa. He is a Founding Partner at Sultan Ventures and created the XLR8 accelerator platform, and Sultan Ventures acquired Acasia (formerly Cairo Angels), a venture-building platform in MENA. An inventor and patent holder, he has advised universities, governments, and corporates on innovation and venture strategy.
Invests in
AgTechDeep TechFoodTechHardwareHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainPropTech
Experience
- Builders VCGeneral Partnercurrent2024 — present
- XLR8HIFoundercurrent2012 — presentHonolulu, HI
- Sultan VenturesFounding Partnercurrent2009 — presentHonolulu, Hawaii
- QVenture Capital AssociationFounding Board Membercurrent2025 — presentDoha, Qatar
Skills & more
Entrepreneurship88Start-ups85Strategy55Venture Capital57Analysis12Mergers6Business Planning24Strategic Partnerships22Business Development40Mergers & Acquisitions16Financial Modeling16Due Diligence19
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ManagementStrategic PlanningValuationPrivate EquityMarket ResearchStart-up ConsultingManaging Start-upsEarly-stage StartupsMarket AnalysisFinancial AnalysisAngel InvestingBusiness ValuationLanguages Arabic · Spanish
- Lean Startup Certification — VentureWell
- Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship — University of Hawai‘i - Shidler College of Business
From Tarik's professional profile.
Colleagues at Builders VC
Alex Kinnier
General Partner at Builders VC
Amit Mehta
General Partner at Builders VC
Andrew Schmitt
Principal at Builders VC
Angelica Maestas
Director, Strategic Partnerships at Builders VC
Avi Pradhan
Analyst at Nine Four Ventures
Ben Holland
Venture Partner, Agriculture at Builders VC
Cara Hu
Associate at Builders VC
Declan Sander
Analyst at Builders VC
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tarik Sultan?
- Tarik Sultan is a Partner and Head of MENA at Builders, overseeing the firm's operations, investment strategy, and portfolio work across the Middle East and North Africa. He is a Founding Partner at Sultan Ventures and created the XLR8 accelerator platform, and Sultan Ventures acquired Acasia (formerly Cairo Angels), a venture-building platform in MENA. An inventor and patent holder, he has advised universities, governments, and corporates on innovation and venture strategy.
- Where does Tarik Sultan work?
- Tarik Sultan is Partner, Head of MENA at Builders VC.
- What does Tarik Sultan invest in?
- Tarik Sultan invests in AgTech, Deep Tech, FoodTech, Hardware, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, PropTech.
- Where did Tarik Sultan go to school?
- Tarik Sultan studied at University of Hawai‘i - Shidler College of Business (MBA, Entrepreneurship / Finance); Tulane University (Bachelor of Science (BS)); McDonogh School (High School Diploma).
Same school
Also attended University of Hawai‘i - Shidler College of Business10
Nels StemmFounding Principal at FairviewYuta ShimoharaAssociate at Incubate FundJohnny ChankhamanyExecutive Director, Strategic Partnerships at Builders VCChenoa FarnsworthManaging Partner at Blue StartupsNate BekAssociate at Ascend Venture CapitalDevin SheeksController at Banneker Partners
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Also attended Tulane University185
Chris BrittCo-founder & CEO of ChimeSam KingAssociate General Counsel at Sapphire VenturesSteve PaulVenture Partner at Third Rock Ventures; physician-scientist in neuroscience and CNS drug discoveryAnna Shults HeldEditorial Director at Scale Venture PartnersAddie RaschePrincipal at Silverton PartnersZane SalamehAnalyst at Volition Capital
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