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Yousef Hamza
Fund Manager | Family Office Principal | Venture Builder | Mentor
Kuwaiti-born Yousef Hamza is the CEO of V7 Capital, a venture capital fund exclusively backed by family offices in the UAE, with a focus on supporting SMEs across the region. Now on its third fund, V7 Capital maintains an industry-agnostic investment strategy, with several portfolio companies achieving public listings.
Having moved to Sharjah in the early 1990s, Yousef's exposure to the business world began with his father’s family investments, primarily in construction. He later established and now manages his own investment office, which focuses on venture building and investing through V7 Capital.
With over 15 years of experience in the startup ecosystem and a background in law, Yousef founded the Middle East's first Angel Network. During his tenure, he raised over $100 million for dozens of companies, personally invested in several ventures, and provided strategic advice to many others.
Today, Yousef dedicates his time to meeting, mentoring, and building enterprises and family offices. He holds board positions in numerous companies, manages significant capital, and passionately mentors aspiring entrepreneurs. Additionally, he collaborates with organizations, universities, and governments to guide and inspire the next generation of business leaders.
Through his endeavors, Yousef Hamza remains a pivotal figure in shaping the MENA region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, driving the future of business and investment.
My Experience
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Founder
V7 Capital · Full-time
Oct 2017 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mon
Remote
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Investor / Board Member
Quwa Legal · Contract
Oct 2024 - Present · 4 mon
Fujairah Emirate, United Arab Emirates
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Investor / Board Member
ATHL · Self-employed
Oct 2021 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mon
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site
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Investor / Board Member
Laundrybox · Self-employed
Oct 2018 - Oct 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mon
United Arab Emirates · On-site
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Partner
Envestors MENA · Full-time
Apr 2009 - Apr 2016 · 7 yrs 1 mon
United Arab Emirates · On-site
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Investor / Board Member
Schoolvoice · Contract
Jul 2019 - Jul 2023 · 4 yrs 1 mon
United Arab Emirates · On-site
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Interim COO
Merit Incentives · Full-time
Oct 2022 - Jun 2023 · 9 mon
United Arab Emirates · On-site
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Investor / Board Member
Oliv · Self-employed
Jan 2015 - Jan 2023 · 8 yrs 1 mon
United Arab Emirates · On-site
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Board Member
Cryo Services · Self-employed
Sep 2020 - Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mon
United Arab Emirates · On-site
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Investor / Board Member
Merit Incentives · Contract
Mar 2014 - Mar 2022 · 8 yrs 1 mon
United Arab Emirates · On-site