Team

Mission Statement

We are committed to building a long-lasting relationship with the region’s most talented entrepreneurs at an early stage, investing for success, and consistently delivering excellent financial returns to our investors.

Arzan VC team possesses extensive expertise in the areas of investment, technology, and entrepreneurship, bringing a combined local and global experience gained from exposure to leading organizations across the globe.

Hasan J. Zainal

Managing Partner

Hasan founded Arzan VC in June 2013, bringing with him 12 years of investment & operational experience.

Laith Zraikat

Partner

Laith founded his first startup in 1997 to bring more people and businesses in Jordan onto the World Wide Web.

Adeel Shahid

CFO

Adeel has 17+ years of experience in the financial services sector including commercial banks, asset and wealth management companies, SPVs, investment and private banks and funds.

Dominika Bzduchova

Communication & Investor Relations Manager

Dominika has 13+ years of communication experience in the Middle East and Africa. She holds a Doctoral degree (PhDr.) in International Relations.

Aziz Hayat

Investment Manager

Aziz has been involved with startups since co-founding his own in the US in 2009. He has also worked in investment banking in the US and Kuwait, with experience in equity, debt and M&A.

Maha Al Zeir

Talent Acquisition Manager

Maha has 15 years of comprehensive HR experience in different sectors. She had worked with numerous HR Consulting and Support teams.

Mohanad Elhartany

Senior Investment Associate

Mohanad has more than 3 years of experience in international and regional VC funds. Prior to Arzan VC, he used to work with Rocket Internet and Sawari Ventures.

Noha El Sherif

Analyst

Noha has 2 years of experience in the investment world. She graduated from AUC and used to work for Pharos Holding before transitioning into private equity.