Karim Souid

PE & Growth | From Abu Dhabi to the World

📍 France, France🔄 Updated September 2026💼 12 investments📅 22 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2020
VC🌍 France
12
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2
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2
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22y
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Portfolio

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Investor and Advisor
2020
Dasseti (formerly Diligend) is a leading software platform that helps institutional investors, investment consultants and investment managers meet the rigorous demands for data collection, analysis, exchange, reporting and compliance at every stage of the investment lifecycle. Dasseti Collect allows allocators to streamline data collection and analysis processes through digitization, automation and collaboration. Dasseti Engage allows asset/fund managers to improve investor relations by streamlining processes like: responding to client requests, delivering consistent information, distributing reports quickly and securely.  Dasseti Collect for ESG offers secure, one-to-one data collection direct from portfolio companies. GPs can create their own ratings with custom weighting and groups. It uses powerful analytics help firms visualise and promote your credentials in graphs, charts and reports. We help GPs create data-driven ESG policies that really stand out.
PE and Growth Investor
2019
Melqart is an investment and advisory platform focusing on growth stage and technology-enabled companies. My focus is: (1) nurture a network of select investors (sovereign institutional investors, growth funds, corporate venture entities and family offices) and provide access to investment opportunities tailored to their respective strategies and risk appetite, and (2) develop targeted fundraising approach for entrepreneurs and help them select and attract those investors best aligned with the requirements of their companies’ next growth cycle.
Investor and Board Member
Jan 2018
Founded in 2011, with the vision of making a mother’s life easier, Mumzworld has pioneered a revolutionary and gold standard e-commerce shopping experience for all things mother, baby and child in the Middle East region. Today, Mumzworld prides itself with being the premier, trusted and definitive source with the largest and most unique catalogue of products, delivered in the fastest, most convenient and cost-effective way. Inspired by creating positive social impact, at Mumzworld, mothers are at the heart of our brand. We not only strive to ensure that they make the most informed purchase decisions, but more importantly, that they are empowered and engaged by the most supportive bilingual community. From the region, and for the region, we are humbled to know that we have impacted at least 2,000,000 Mumz; to receive numerous international and regional awards; to contribute to our community, and to employ the best regional talent. انطلقنا في 2011، برؤية واضحة لجعل حياة الأمهات أسهل، ومنذ ذلك الحين قدمت ممزورلد مثالاً رائداً وثورياً في مجال التجارة الإلكترونية لكل ما يخص الأمهات، والأطفال في منطقة الشرق الأوسط. اليوم، تفتخر ممزورلد بكونها المصدر الموثوق والأساسي لأكبر تشكيلة من المنتجات الفريدة والحصرية في المنطقة، ولكونها مثالاً يحتذى به في التوصيل السريع، وعالي الجودة، وبتكلفة معقولة. الأمهات هُن محور علامتنا التجارية في ممزورلد، وهن إلهامنا للتأثير الإيجابي في المجتمع. نحن نبذل قصارى جهدنا لتمكين الأمهات من أخذ قرارات واعية، ولدعمهن وتوفير بيئة تفاعلية ثنائية اللغة لمؤازرتهن. من بينكم انطلقنا وإليكم نقدم أفضل ما لدينا، سعداء بتأثيرنا في حياة 2 مليون أم في الشرق الأوسط، وبكوننا تلقينا العديد من الجوائز العالمية والإقليمية؛ لمساهمتنا في المجتمع، ولسعينا لاختيار وتوظيف أفضل الخبرات في المنطقة. www.mumzworld.com
Investor and Board Member
2018
Founded in 2011, with the vision of making a mother’s life easier, Mumzworld has pioneered a revolutionary and gold standard e-commerce shopping experience for all things mother, baby and child in the Middle East region. Today, Mumzworld prides itself with being the premier, trusted and definitive source with the largest and most unique catalogue of products, delivered in the fastest, most convenient and cost-effective way. Inspired by creating positive social impact, at Mumzworld, mothers are at the heart of our brand. We not only strive to ensure that they make the most informed purchase decisions, but more importantly, that they are empowered and engaged by the most supportive bilingual community. From the region, and for the region, we are humbled to know that we have impacted at least 2,000,000 Mumz; to receive numerous international and regional awards; to contribute to our community, and to employ the best regional talent. انطلقنا في 2011، برؤية واضحة لجعل حياة الأمهات أسهل، ومنذ ذلك الحين قدمت ممزورلد مثالاً رائداً وثورياً في مجال التجارة الإلكترونية لكل ما يخص الأمهات، والأطفال في منطقة الشرق الأوسط. اليوم، تفتخر ممزورلد بكونها المصدر الموثوق والأساسي لأكبر تشكيلة من المنتجات الفريدة والحصرية في المنطقة، ولكونها مثالاً يحتذى به في التوصيل السريع، وعالي الجودة، وبتكلفة معقولة. الأمهات هُن محور علامتنا التجارية في ممزورلد، وهن إلهامنا للتأثير الإيجابي في المجتمع. نحن نبذل قصارى جهدنا لتمكين الأمهات من أخذ قرارات واعية، ولدعمهن وتوفير بيئة تفاعلية ثنائية اللغة لمؤازرتهن. من بينكم انطلقنا وإليكم نقدم أفضل ما لدينا، سعداء بتأثيرنا في حياة 2 مليون أم في الشرق الأوسط، وبكوننا تلقينا العديد من الجوائز العالمية والإقليمية؛ لمساهمتنا في المجتمع، ولسعينا لاختيار وتوظيف أفضل الخبرات في المنطقة. www.mumzworld.com
Investor and Board Observer
Sep 2017
Founded in 2012, with a cloud technology platform and digital-only approach, Fetchr was born to disrupt the traditional supply chain model. Fetchr understands what it takes to succeed in the rapidly changing digital world we operate in today. That’s why our positioning, predictive and machine learning technologies are so uniquely equipped to meet the transport and shipping demands of the generations. Agility, flexibility, reliability and service customization are part of the Fetchr DNA. Joining the Fetchr logistics family ensures a seamless brand experience throughout the customer journey. Your brand is our brand. Your customer is our customer. Fetchr has you covered for all of your domestic or cross border shipments. Pickup, delivery and return services. Fast, efficient and customer-focused.
Investor and Board Observer
2017
Founded in 2012, with a cloud technology platform and digital-only approach, Fetchr was born to disrupt the traditional supply chain model. Fetchr understands what it takes to succeed in the rapidly changing digital world we operate in today. That’s why our positioning, predictive and machine learning technologies are so uniquely equipped to meet the transport and shipping demands of the generations. Agility, flexibility, reliability and service customization are part of the Fetchr DNA. Joining the Fetchr logistics family ensures a seamless brand experience throughout the customer journey. Your brand is our brand. Your customer is our customer. Fetchr has you covered for all of your domestic or cross border shipments. Pickup, delivery and return services. Fast, efficient and customer-focused.
Board Observer. Strategy, Finance and Audit Committees Member
2006
Deutsch is now part of TE Connectivity. Stay up to date with company news at https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity TE Connectivity Ltd., is a $13 billion global technology and manufacturing leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. For more than 75 years, our connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, have enabled advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. With 78,000 employees, including more than 7,000 engineers, working alongside customers in nearly 150 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com.
Invited Board Observer
2004
Editis est un leader français de l’édition qui fédère 55 maisons d'édition prestigieuses. Avec un large portefeuille d’auteurs de renommée internationale, 5 000 nouveautés publiées chaque année et un fonds de plus de 37 000 titres, Editis est présent dans les domaines de la littérature générale, de la littérature au format de poche, de la jeunesse, du pratique, de l’illustré, de l’éducation et de la référence. Plus d'une centaine de métiers s'exprime au sein du Groupe, exercés par plus de 2 500 salariés. Découvrez nos métiers et notre actualité sur www.editis.com
Experience · 18 entries
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2024
Private Equity
Jan 2024
Lunate is an Abu Dhabi-based, partner-led, independent global alternative investment manager with more than 150 employees and $105 billion of assets under management. Lunate primarily invests across the entire private markets spectrum including buyouts, growth equity, early and late-stage venture capital, private credit, real assets, and public equities and public credit. Lunate aims to be one of the world’s leading private markets solutions providers through SMAs and multi-asset class funds, seeking to generate best-in-class risk-adjusted returns for its clients. Lunate recently established ALTÉRRA, the world’s largest private investment vehicle for climate change action, at COP28. Lunate Holding RSC LTD is a firm incorporated in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) as a Restricted Scope Company. Lunate Holding RSC LTD owns Lunate Capital Limited, Lunate Capital LLC and Alterra Management Ltd. Lunate Capital Limited is a licensed and regulated (Category 3C) firm by the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (ADGM FSRA). Lunate Capital LLC is licensed and regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) as an Investment Management Company. Alterra Management Ltd is a licensed and regulated (Category 3C) firm by the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (ADGM FSRA).
2023
Private Equity
Jan 2023
Lunate Holding RSC LTD is a firm incorporated in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) as a Restricted Scope Company. Lunate Holding RSC LTD owns Lunate Capital Limited and Lunate Capital LLC. Lunate Capital Limited, established in 2018 within the ADGM, is a licensed and regulated (Category 3C) firm by the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (ADGM FSRA). Lunate Capital LLC is licensed and regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) as an Investment Management Company.
2020
Investor and Advisor
2020
Dasseti (formerly Diligend) is a leading software platform that helps institutional investors, investment consultants and investment managers meet the rigorous demands for data collection, analysis, exchange, reporting and compliance at every stage of the investment lifecycle. Dasseti Collect allows allocators to streamline data collection and analysis processes through digitization, automation and collaboration. Dasseti Engage allows asset/fund managers to improve investor relations by streamlining processes like: responding to client requests, delivering consistent information, distributing reports quickly and securely.  Dasseti Collect for ESG offers secure, one-to-one data collection direct from portfolio companies. GPs can create their own ratings with custom weighting and groups. It uses powerful analytics help firms visualise and promote your credentials in graphs, charts and reports. We help GPs create data-driven ESG policies that really stand out.
2019
PE and Growth Investor
2019
Melqart is an investment and advisory platform focusing on growth stage and technology-enabled companies. My focus is: (1) nurture a network of select investors (sovereign institutional investors, growth funds, corporate venture entities and family offices) and provide access to investment opportunities tailored to their respective strategies and risk appetite, and (2) develop targeted fundraising approach for entrepreneurs and help them select and attract those investors best aligned with the requirements of their companies’ next growth cycle.
2018
Melqart
Investor & Advisor
Jan 2018
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