Othmane J.

Forward Investments (DEWA) | Head of Investments

📍 United Arab Emirates🔄 Updated September 2026💼 5 investments📅 8 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2024
VC🌍 United Arab Emirates
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2024
An online renewable energy retailer selling electricity to residential customers in Japan. Our investors include Tokyo Electric Power, ITOCHU, Idemitsu Showa Shell and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).
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Board Observer
2022
ZEDEDA unlocks the value of AI where it matters most, enabling enterprises to create, secure and operate edge AI at scale. ZEDEDA’s Edge Intelligence products and solutions are used by global distributed enterprises to rapidly realize and deploy autonomous intelligence wherever they operate, turning real-time data into real and tangible business outcomes and decisions. Trusted by the world’s largest organizations, ZEDEDA is backed by world-class investors, with teams in the United States, Germany, India, and the United Arab Emirates. For more information, visit www.ZEDEDA.ai.
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2022
We protect the world’s critical infrastructure from cyber threats. Our platform uniquely combines network and endpoint visibility, threat detection, and AI-powered analysis for faster, more effective incident response. Customers rely on us to minimize risk and complexity while maximizing operational resilience. www.nozominetworks.com
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2022
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. is a Canadian quantum technology company, and one of the worlds leading photonic quantum hardware providers. Founded in 2016, Xanadus mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. To achieve this mission, the company has taken a full-stack approach and builds hardware, software, and pursues state-of-the-art research with select partners. The company is also advancing the field of quantum machine learning (QML) through the development of PennyLane, an open-source project that has become a leading software library among quantum researchers and developers. Xanadu is bringing together exceptional minds from around the world to build something extraordinary. Learn more at xanadu.ai
Board Observer
2018
Golden Pear has been a trusted partner and legal ecosystem leader since 2008. Our company has financed tens of thousands of clients with more than $675 million since inception. We earn the confidence and trust of law firms by providing their clients with funding solutions that fit their needs and unparalleled customer service. Golden Pear is one of the largest specialty finance companies in the United States funding legal matters and purchasing medical receivables from physicians and medical centers. We are owned by several private equity firms that provide with the stability and institutional breadth of a well capitalized enterprise. We are proud to empower people navigating the legal system with confidence and providing them with financial solutions that work. Visit our website to learn more.
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2026
Co-CIO
May 2026
Dubai Green Fund is a Dubai Government impact investment organization anchored by Dubai Electricity & Water Authority “DEWA”. DGF invests and finances projects and companies that are engaged in environmentally supportive activities such as:  Clean Energy Production;  Energy & Water Efficiency;  Green Transportation & Logistics;  Sustainable Living;  Water and waste management;  Sustainable Agriculture  Green Real Estate “The Dubai Green Fund was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to encourage investment in green projects and foster Dubai’s position as a global hub for the green economy.” H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of Dubai Green Fund and MD & CEO of DEWA
2024
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2024
An online renewable energy retailer selling electricity to residential customers in Japan. Our investors include Tokyo Electric Power, ITOCHU, Idemitsu Showa Shell and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).
late stageUtilities
2022
Senior Principal, Investments - Forward Investments
Jul 2022
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), established on 1 January 1992, stands at the forefront of sustainable energy and water management. With a dedicated workforce of over 11,000 employees, we ensure reliable services across the entire chain of electricity and water production, transmission, and distribution. Aligned with Dubai’s 8 Guiding Principles and the 50-Year Charter, DEWA supports the UAE’s vision by delivering globally leading services and innovative energy and potable water solutions. Our purpose is to provide sustainable, efficient, and reliable power and water services, along with related innovative smart solutions, towards a Net-Zero future. Our commitment to excellence and innovation enriches lives and ensures the happiness of our stakeholders as we strive for a sustainable Net-Zero carbon future by 2050. Join DEWA in pioneering innovation and achieving excellence for a sustainable future.
Senior Principal & Head of Investments
Jul 2022
Forward Investments is the proprietary private investment arm of DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority). We invest strategically in diversification opportunities to expand the overall ecosystem of our sole LP through direct and indirect investments across the globe. Our focus is on growth stage investments with a tilt towards the enterprise level B2B technology space.
Board Observer
2022
ZEDEDA unlocks the value of AI where it matters most, enabling enterprises to create, secure and operate edge AI at scale. ZEDEDA’s Edge Intelligence products and solutions are used by global distributed enterprises to rapidly realize and deploy autonomous intelligence wherever they operate, turning real-time data into real and tangible business outcomes and decisions. Trusted by the world’s largest organizations, ZEDEDA is backed by world-class investors, with teams in the United States, Germany, India, and the United Arab Emirates. For more information, visit www.ZEDEDA.ai.
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