Suad Fakih-Name

Suad Fakih currently serves as a Venture Partner at Upload Ventures and the Chair of the Venture Success Committee at Marula Square. Bringing over 15 years of experience in corporate operations and venture capital, she previously collaborated with prominent global organizations including Inditex and Mundi Ventures. In her capacity at Marula Square, Fakih helps direct capital allocations of up to $1,000,000 per transaction into Africa-focused technology startups operating across the education, private healthcare, and agri-processing sectors. She holds an Executive MBA from the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and authors a specialized publication analyzing venture capital trends within the luxury, fashion, and wellness markets. Fakih ultimately leverages her multilingual capabilities and prior background as a small business owner with a successful exit to advise emerging technology ventures on global fundraising and sustainable business models.