Ahmed Al Mosa -  

Partner

 

Ahmed has 20+ years of investment experience, including building ADIA’s Venture Capital program. He supported platforms like Founders Fund, 8VC, and invested in companies like Facebook, SpaceX, and Airbnb. Ahmed is also a Partner at Blue Opal Capital and Co-Founder of MindTales, a UAE-based mental health platform.

 

Justin Cleveland -

Partner

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Justin is a senior executive with over 15 years of experience scaling world-class startups, including five years living and working in the UAE. He specializes in guiding high-growth ventures through regional and international expansion.

Bassam Al Mosa -

Managing Partner

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Bassam brings 20+ years of executive experience in aviation and energy, including corporate financing, investments, GDS, and strategy. He focuses on building sustainable business operations and driving growth in complex industries.

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Dalia Karpauskaite -

Director of Business Development

 

Dalia has 5+ years of experience scaling tech startups in the MENA region. At MindTales, she led operations, product, and partnerships, securing deals with clients such as VISA and Takeda. An NYU Fellow with a neuroscience background, she brings expertise in go-to-market strategy, data, and ecosystem growth.

Dr. Dirk Richter, MD, PhD -

Partner

 

Dirk is a healthcare and life sciences executive with broad international experience. He has held senior roles in hospitals, life sciences companies, investment firms, and management consulting, including 10 years as a senior Abu Dhabi government executive. Dirk is a board-certified surgeon and health economist.