Where does Waleed AlZuhair work?

Waleed AlZuhair is Principal at Elixir Capital.

What check size does Waleed AlZuhair write?

Waleed AlZuhair typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.

Where did Waleed AlZuhair go to school?

Waleed AlZuhair studied at Imperial College London (Master of Science (MSc), Innovation); SOAS University of London (BA Middle Eastern Studies, Near and Middle Eastern Studies); The Harrodian School (A-Levels, Economics).

Waleed AlZuhair

Investor

Principal at Elixir Capital

United Kingdom

Writes $100K – $500K checks · typically $300K

Experience

RaikuHead of Growthcurrent2026 — presentDubai, United Arab Emirates
RaikuHead of Capital Markets & Institutionscurrent2025 — present
RaikuCOO at Raiku2024 — 2025
Elixir CapitalInvestment Principal2022 — 2024Global
Tema Development (1988), IncDigital Asset Investments Lead2019 — 2022London, United Kingdom
Tema Development (1988), IncInvestment Associate2018 — 2019London, United Kingdom
UBSWealth Management Associate2016 — 2018Dubai
UBSPrivate Equity Analyst2017Zürich, Canton of Zürich, Switzerland
Bow & ArrowStrategy Analyst2016London Area, United Kingdom
Velocity Mobile LtdMarketing and Business Development Analyst2015London Area, United Kingdom
Regents RacingBusiness Development Intern2013London Area, United Kingdom
Greensea CapitalGlobal Investment Banking Program2013London Area, United Kingdom
HTH & PartnersSocial Media Intern2012Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Merrill LynchGlobal Investing Programme2012London Area, United Kingdom
Kids CompanyCharity Volunteer2011London Area, United Kingdom
Citigate Dewe RogersonPublic Relations Intern2010London Area, United Kingdom
GraylingIntern2010London Area, United Kingdom
J.P. MorganSpring Week Programme2009London Area, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Teamwork19Management10Leadership4Public Speaking12CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsNegotiationAdept problem-solverDeadline OrientedResearch26Social Media28Business Strategy12

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Data AnalysisValuationFinancial ModelingBusiness ManagementQuantitative ResearchPrivate BankingPortfolio ManagementInvestmentsPrivate EquityAlternative InvestmentsFinancial ModellingFinancial Analysis

Languages Arabic · English · French

CAIA Fundamentals of AI — CAIA
Bloomberg Markets Concepts Professional Certificate — Bloomberg News

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Waleed AlZuhair?: Principal at Elixir Capital
Where does Waleed AlZuhair work?: Waleed AlZuhair is Principal at Elixir Capital.
What check size does Waleed AlZuhair write?: Waleed AlZuhair typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
Where did Waleed AlZuhair go to school?: Waleed AlZuhair studied at Imperial College London (Master of Science (MSc), Innovation); SOAS University of London (BA Middle Eastern Studies, Near and Middle Eastern Studies); The Harrodian School (A-Levels, Economics).

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