Investors Club

I am a founder-turned-investor with two successful exits, now focused on backing early-stage startups with both capital and hands-on mentorship. I work closely with founders to help them build scalable, resilient businesses with strong fundamentals and long-term impact. My passion lies in combining operator experience with strategic guidance to help startups grow sustainably.

Sudhir Syal is a venture capital leader and ecosystem builder, driving innovation and investment between India and the GCC, with deep experience scaling consumer brands across global markets.

Ajay Jain, venture capitalist at Silverneedle Ventures with ISB background, focuses on startups, investments, advisory, and education, supporting innovation and growth across entrepreneurial ecosystem

Shadow Capital Partners provides both seed and venture capital funding and follow-on funding to primarily scalable businesses in all types of commercial sectors

Nilanka Pieris is a strategic investor and wealth builder who empowers founders with capital, mentorship, and operational expertise, driving tech-enabled ventures across Technology, Agriculture and Healthcare digital transformation globally.

Entrepreneur and investor in Dubai; built AHOY to empower deep‑tech startups, serves as Investor at ACTUAL.VC, and champions innovation in AI and blockchain.

Founder-turned-investor with global experience in tech and healthcare, managing $20B+ AUM and leading VC, M&A, and blockchain investments across multiple geographies.

Partner in InvestEnergy LLC, and associate at Clearbrook Capital, Palmstone Capital and 7 Percent Ventures, driving private equity and venture capital strategies across energy, infrastructure, and industrial innovation in the MENA region and globally.

Mumbai-based investment leader at Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund, with 14+ years in investment banking and venture roles, executing $700M+ deals in consumer and tech sectors.

VC at Seedstars, leading MENA and South Asia investments in early-stage startups. Formerly at BECO Capital and Pitango VC, focused on emerging-market innovation.

Founder and CEO of Taranis Capital, fintech strategist, and investment banker focused on ESG and DE&I, advising startups and advancing venture ecosystems globally.

Group Director of Investments & Head of M&A and VC at Almutlaq Group in Riyadh, Vincent Bhatt leads strategic growth across a multibillion-dollar portfolio—specializing in public–private deals, ventur