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Angel Investor
Jun 2024
At Hurupay, we are reimagining global payments with a focus on simplicity and accessibility.
We offer:
1. US-Based Accounts for Non-US Residents: Remote workers, freelancers, and individuals in emerging markets can now receive USD payments from employers and contractors as if they had a US bank account.
2. Batch Payments for Businesses: Companies hiring in Africa and other emerging markets can now pay multiple remote workers worldwide in one easy transaction.
3. Cross-Border Transfers for Immigrants: Quick and reliable options for those abroad to support loved ones back home.
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2025
BBFI Venture Scout
Jun 2025
Zeal Capital Partners is a leading venture capital firm based in Washington, DC that invests in diverse management teams building enduring companies to generate above market rate returns and impact. Zeal partners with founders who are building high-growth, early-stage businesses across the financial technology, employment pathways, and health equity verticals. Founded in 2020 by Nasir Qadree, Zeal leverages its market backed Inclusive Investing™ strategy to narrow wealth, skills, and healthcare gaps in the United States, and at scale globally.
**Are you a founder looking for investment? Please submit details on your project here: https://www.zealvc.co/seed-series-a-investments/ - We review every submission.**
2024
Angel Investor
Jun 2024
At Hurupay, we are reimagining global payments with a focus on simplicity and accessibility.
We offer:
1. US-Based Accounts for Non-US Residents: Remote workers, freelancers, and individuals in emerging markets can now receive USD payments from employers and contractors as if they had a US bank account.
2. Batch Payments for Businesses: Companies hiring in Africa and other emerging markets can now pay multiple remote workers worldwide in one easy transaction.
3. Cross-Border Transfers for Immigrants: Quick and reliable options for those abroad to support loved ones back home.
2023
Venture Fellow
Dec 2023
Venture capital is more than funding—it’s a catalyst for economic opportunity. At BLCK VC, we equip Black investors with the expertise, networks, and capital they need to lead the next wave of innovation. By broadening who gets to participate in VC, we unlock new pathways to prosperity, cultivate tomorrow’s leaders, and fortify communities nationwide.
BLCK VC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that equips Black investors with the access, education, and community they need to accelerate their careers in venture capital.
Venture firms in the United States invest over $130 billion annually, however, Black investors have systematically been excluded from mobilizing this capital. Today, only 3% of venture capital investors are Black; additionally, only 2% of partners–individuals that make investment decisions–at venture firms are Black.
In recent years, venture capital has only scratched the surface of its potential. BLCK VC is on a mission to turn it into a true engine of generational wealth and innovation—cultivating new leaders, unlocking capital for untapped talent, and expanding access to the networks and resources that drive tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
Co-Owner
Nov 2023
At Fresh Squeeze, we make wellness effortless. From cold-pressed juices and smoothies to protein shakes, açaí bowls, and retail products, we create real, functional nutrition for real life.
More than a juice bar, we’re a wellness brand built to fuel your best self—anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re stopping by our store or grabbing our products on the go, Fresh Squeeze is here to power your day.
📍 Follow us for updates on our journey.
📩 Interested in partnerships or collaborations? Let’s connect!
2021
Board Member
Aug 2021
Learn about whats new at United Way of King County.
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Together, we’re building a racially just community where people have homes, students graduate and families are financially stable.
We want you to join our team! Check out our careers page for job openings: http://bit.ly/uwkccareer
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