Ali Qaiser

Partner at Salica Investments, Technology Investor

📍 London, England, United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 12 investments📅 9 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2022
VC🌍 United Kingdom
12
Total investments
9
Early stage
3
Mid stage
0
Late stage
9y
Years active

Portfolio

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Investor
Jan 2022
AI-Powered Procurement Penny is a cloud-based Source-To-Pay solution. It is a modular system that is quick to implement and easy to use. Penny helps you digitize and manage your entire procurement cycle from Purchase Requisitions, Approvals, RFQs, RFP, RFIs, quotations/proposals gathering comparison and analysis, POs, GRN, and even payments. Along with vendor, contract, spend, and budget management modules. You can track your procurement in full, extract reports, and analysis. Penny Software is so easy that everyone on your team will love using it.
Investor
Dec 2021
Founded in 2019, “englease” is an EdTech company delivering accredited scalable English classes synchronously (live) online, taught by an in-house team of expert teachers. englease offers students an effective yet fun and flexible learning experience complemented with a large library of practice videos, exercises, and tests. englease also partners with governments, schools, and organizations to help them roll out English proficiency programs at scale by offering a turnkey solution from program design, to tech integration and delivery. In the past year, englease has delivered over 120,000 classes to over 500,000 learners and leading global corporations such as NOKIA, Zain, Rotana, and Sephora. englease is backed by major investors including LearnCapital, 500Global, and Wamda.
Investor
Dec 2021
Grubtech is a cutting-edge technology platform specifically designed to streamline and optimize restaurant operations, enabling owners and operators to focus on what truly matters: delivering exceptional dining experiences. Empowering restaurants with integrated solutions for order handling, food preparation, and delivery, Grubtech provides a robust suite designed to master real-time driver coordination, expedite order dispatch, and optimize behind-the-scenes operations, ensuring that restaurants can effortlessly update menus, track order lifecycles, and gain actionable insights. At its core, Grubtechs gOnline acts as a pioneering integration hub, allowing restaurants to integrate data from all third-party applications and merchant systems​ from a single dashboard. Our solution not only consolidates all orders from leading food aggregators into one centralized system but also simplifies restaurant operations by eliminating manual inputs and tablet chaos, significantly reducing order failure rates. Collaborating directly with leading Food Aggregators, Self-Ordering Kiosks, and Direct Ordering Platforms, Grubtech provides an end-to-end operation—from channel connectivity to extracting actionable insights for business expansion. Embracing the guiding principles of "Connect. Deliver. Optimize," Grubtech supports over 750 brands across 18 countries, seamlessly integrating with more than 100 partners. With a commitment to continuous improvement and expert guidance, Grubtech stands as the indispensable ally for modern restaurants eager to thrive in the digital age.
Investor
Aug 2021
YELA is a technology company that provides personal digital experiences between fans and celebrities tailored to MENA and South Asia. The company was founded in 2021 by Alex Eid and Marc Dakroub and has raised over $2 million from global venture funds. YELA streamlines fan interactions with exclusive A-list celebrities with a focus on the region and its global diaspora.
Investor
Aug 2021
With Hala, you get wide insurance coverage, exceptional customer support, and a smooth transparent process. Get yourself a simple and cost-effective way to purchase an insurance policy. Hala wallah!
mid stageInsurance
Investor
Mar 2021
NOW Money is a FinTech company based in Dubai which operates across the United Arab Emirates in partnership with the Commercial Bank of Dubai and VISA. NOW Money is designed to meet the genuine needs of our customers through financial inclusion - it provides financial services to both corporates and employees, by offering a free payroll portal to the companies and a digital bank account to the employees. Financial inclusion means giving everyone equal access to financial services, whatever is their background, income level or how much money they earn and we are committed to provide a digital bank account to all. A key difference in NOW Money’s mission for change, is that we focus on improving the digital and financial literacy of our customers, positively contributing to their overall well-being and security. In 2016, our co-founders, Katharine Budd and Ian Dillon, realised the opportunity to bank the GCC’s unbanked population, by developing a service that removes the stress of financial services for everyone involved – employees, employers, and banks - and they re-designed the wider financial ecosystem.
Investor
Nov 2019
Sarwa is your go-to investing and personal finance platform on a mission to help everyone put their money to work. Were a one-stop app focused on bringing you holistic money management solutions. Sarwa offers a simple user experience with no complicated financial jargon. The company is led by a team of financial and technology experts and is backed by top international funds. Sarwa Digital Wealth (Capital) Limited is regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in the ADGM. Sarwa Digital Wealth Limited is regulated by the DFSA in the DIFC. Sarwa Digital Wealth (Capital) Limited and Sarwa Digital Wealth Limited are two separate legal entities but are collectively referred to as “Sarwa”. Sarwa Save, Self-directed trading and Cryptocurrencies are only available to clients who have an account with Sarwa Digital Wealth (Capital) Limited. The DFSA does not regulate Cryptocurrencies. The information provided in this page is for general informational purposes only. It should not be considered as personalized investment advice as this might not be suitable for everyone. Each investor should do their due diligence before making any decision that may impact his/her financial situation and should have an investment strategy that reflects his risk profile and goals. All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money invested. The examples provided are for illustrative purposes. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Data shared from third parties is obtained from what are considered reliable sources however cannot be guaranteed.
Investor & Board Member
Jun 2019
Odondo provides outsourced customer service and sales support, on-demand via our extensive network of UK-based professionals. London headquartered, we are backed by the leading venture capital firm, Hambro Perks. Our on-demand model allows us to differentiate ourselves in 3 key ways 1. We provide a higher quality agent by tapping into our network of home- based professionals 2. Our flexible model ensures better service at a lower cost compared to traditional outsourced call centres 3. We operate a flexible, pay-as-you-use model that allows companies to dial- up and dial-down usage to match the demands of their business No long-term contracts No minimum campaign size or minimum spend No hiring costs No managing of staff No retention issues
Investor
Sep 2018
Urban is the wellness app for busy people. It’s a way to book massages, beauty treatments, Osteopathy and more to your home or office. For busy professionals in the city, it’s a one-stop-shop for relaxation and self-care that fits easily into any schedule. And for the pros using Urban to connect with clients, it’s a new way to earn more working to their own hours and on their own terms. A win-win, if there ever was one.
Investor
Jun 2018
Who are we? Oman’s first online delivery mobile application, Akeed Delivery was established in June 2018 in the capital city Muscat. The application allows customers in Muscat to place an order from a choice of restaurant or food outlet and get it delivered within the comforts of their home. The application allows services on Android and IOS both. Akeed envisions itself as the ideal delivery and discovery platform for everything under the sky. With customer satisfaction on top of our priority list Akeed ensures that customers receive the best of both the worlds. A wide range of products and fast efficient delivery are the areas where Akeed constantly wants to excel.
Investor & Board Observer
Jan 2018
Were on a mission to make it simple for travellers to get a VAT refund on shopping in France.
Investor
Dec 2017
Muzz - the worlds biggest and best Muslim marriage app. Over 8 Million members worldwide, over 500,000 successes. Raised a total of $9M and backed by Silicon Valley based Y Combinator. Where Muslims meet.
Experience · 17 entries
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2024
Founding Partner
Jun 2024
Founded as an investment firm focusing on the most promising startups, we have evolved into a unique set of private market funds investing globally in equity and debt across complementary sectors and stages. We fuse traditional values with a contemporary approach and balance exacting processes with the agility to capture commercial opportunity and compelling investment returns. Our continuous search for new opportunities has led us to create a balanced collection of complementary funds and relationships.
2022
Investor
Jan 2022
AI-Powered Procurement Penny is a cloud-based Source-To-Pay solution. It is a modular system that is quick to implement and easy to use. Penny helps you digitize and manage your entire procurement cycle from Purchase Requisitions, Approvals, RFQs, RFP, RFIs, quotations/proposals gathering comparison and analysis, POs, GRN, and even payments. Along with vendor, contract, spend, and budget management modules. You can track your procurement in full, extract reports, and analysis. Penny Software is so easy that everyone on your team will love using it.
2021
Investor
Dec 2021
Founded in 2019, “englease” is an EdTech company delivering accredited scalable English classes synchronously (live) online, taught by an in-house team of expert teachers. englease offers students an effective yet fun and flexible learning experience complemented with a large library of practice videos, exercises, and tests. englease also partners with governments, schools, and organizations to help them roll out English proficiency programs at scale by offering a turnkey solution from program design, to tech integration and delivery. In the past year, englease has delivered over 120,000 classes to over 500,000 learners and leading global corporations such as NOKIA, Zain, Rotana, and Sephora. englease is backed by major investors including LearnCapital, 500Global, and Wamda.
Investor
Dec 2021
Grubtech is a cutting-edge technology platform specifically designed to streamline and optimize restaurant operations, enabling owners and operators to focus on what truly matters: delivering exceptional dining experiences. Empowering restaurants with integrated solutions for order handling, food preparation, and delivery, Grubtech provides a robust suite designed to master real-time driver coordination, expedite order dispatch, and optimize behind-the-scenes operations, ensuring that restaurants can effortlessly update menus, track order lifecycles, and gain actionable insights. At its core, Grubtechs gOnline acts as a pioneering integration hub, allowing restaurants to integrate data from all third-party applications and merchant systems​ from a single dashboard. Our solution not only consolidates all orders from leading food aggregators into one centralized system but also simplifies restaurant operations by eliminating manual inputs and tablet chaos, significantly reducing order failure rates. Collaborating directly with leading Food Aggregators, Self-Ordering Kiosks, and Direct Ordering Platforms, Grubtech provides an end-to-end operation—from channel connectivity to extracting actionable insights for business expansion. Embracing the guiding principles of "Connect. Deliver. Optimize," Grubtech supports over 750 brands across 18 countries, seamlessly integrating with more than 100 partners. With a commitment to continuous improvement and expert guidance, Grubtech stands as the indispensable ally for modern restaurants eager to thrive in the digital age.
Investor
Aug 2021
YELA is a technology company that provides personal digital experiences between fans and celebrities tailored to MENA and South Asia. The company was founded in 2021 by Alex Eid and Marc Dakroub and has raised over $2 million from global venture funds. YELA streamlines fan interactions with exclusive A-list celebrities with a focus on the region and its global diaspora.
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