Partner, MENA

Hussain Abdulla

Hussain is a seasoned financial executive who served in senior leadership roles across financial institutions in the GCC. During his extensive career he played pivotal roles in steering financial institutions' strategic direction and expanding their global footprint.

Over 20 years of experience as entrepreneur and investment banker. He is currently a Partner at Golden Gate Ventures ("GGV"), a venture capital fund based out of Singapore with focus on South East Asia market. In May 2024, Golden Gate Ventures have expanded to MENA by launching USD 100m dedicated fund focused on MENA markets. Hussain is the former CEO of QInvest, the leading investment bank in Qatar, built solid track record and extensive network built over the years.

Throughout his career (QInvest, Standard Chartered Bank, and Qatar National Bank), he has executed transactions locally & internationally valued at over $40bn in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate as well as execution of advisory transactions (DCM, ECM, and M&A).Hussain's expertise across various sectors coupled with his global network & reach, played a key role in his career as it provides him with access to real-time industry insight, and market intelligence. His capabilities in sourcing transactions, structuring / restructuring and negotiations are notable. He holds BS in Banking and Financial Studies from University of Qatar.

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