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Technology Convergence is

Creating Unprecedented Investment Opportunities

And We invest in high growth technology leaders of 2030 and beyond

Our promise: Competence + Customers + Capital leads to sucess

Venture Studio

Our unique venture studio model combines what competences with customers need, technological innovation, systematic entrepreneurship, capital, and a vast network of experts in a single institution that produces rapidly growings startups. We are the principal founders, funders, and owners of our companies, taking responsibility for their long-term success by providing them with all the resources of our ecosystem. And our model is open for others to learn from to build their own venture studios.

Competence

Combining the founders enthusiasm, experience and capabilites with the competence that we bring with our network

Customers

Customers come in every flavor and we seen them all. The best customer is the one ready to spend $ to solve their problem.

Capital

Even in these tough times, capital is still flowing into startups with high growth potential based on metrics and data.

Combine the 3 in proper order and proportions. And you create success.

Our Team

Ishrat Hakim - General Partner

Highly experienced technology industry senior executive with over 30 years management experience in semiconductors, embedded systems and software industries
Living and working experience in, Europe, Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan and United States; Corporate governance and formation of joint-ventures; well-versed in international M&A
Immediately available network to attract and retain the best talent worldwide and inspiring multi-cultural organizations to perform in an environment of high-energy and enthusiasm
Proven track record of leadership development of selected team members
Grew revenues from millions to billions and multiple Xs
Excellent relationships at senior levels with OEMs and ODMs globally and very good personal rapport with the CXO-levels of major customers and semiconductor distributors
Thought leader and frequent speaker at major industry forums, tradeshows and seminars in Asia, US and Europe
Speak over 10 languages including: Fluency in English, Chinese and many Indian languages
Adept at handling media and investor relations in all geographies

Shakeel Rashed - Managing Partner

Leader in emerging technology for more than 25+ years working with some of the largest high tech companies including Microsoft & HP
Experienced in several business and technology businesss and technology domains from fintech, marketing, telecom, healthcare/lifesciences and more
Co-founder, Olivesystems (Telecom Software)
Two successful startups incubated from a consulting company after trying several, Treasury Sciences (Cash management for hedge & endowment funds) and context.com (Marketing optimization)
Managing Director of Capital Factory (center of gravity of all startup activity in Texas) ventures program, Doubled the total startups since joining.
Mentored several startups from inception to Exits
Active in Harvard Business School Angel Investment Groups.
Served on boards for startups (including one that recently got acquired) and CPG co (HBS Angels invested).

Maher Tamimi - Managing Director, CTO - AI, ML and Data Sciences

A seasoned leader boasting over 23 years of experience in leveraging technology innovations to address business challenges.
Possesses over 20 years of expertise in crafting and executing digital transformation strategies across diverse domains such as digital marketing, tech-driven products, back-office processes, omnichannel platforms, mobile solutions, healthcare, and financial platforms.
Demonstrates 18 years of adept leadership steering global enterprise teams at renowned companies like SunGard and Epsilon.
A distinguished Founder, Chief Technology Officer, and entrepreneurial visionary at the forefront of software development, cloud infrastructure, data analysis, and artificial intelligence.
Successfully directed global IT M&A assessments, consistently delivering detailed risk and cost analysis on numerous acquisitions, encompassing all facets of technology and IT integration.
Combines almost two decades of tech experience, expertly merging the meticulous nature of enterprise operations with the vibrant energy of the startup ecosystem.
An esteemed graduate of The University of Texas at Austin. Maher earned a master's degree in technology commercialization and was honored with the prestigious Kozmetsky Scholar Award for academic excellence.
Beyond his professional achievements, Maher remains deeply committed to the tech community. He generously offers his mentorship to a diverse range of startups and budding entrepreneurs, bestowing them with profound insights and vast knowledge.
He is actively engaged with the UT MSTC program, wearing multiple hats as a mentor, panel moderator, and competition judge, dedicated to cultivating and molding the technological pioneers of the future.

Our Ecosystem

We have developed strong relationship with Accelerators, VC, Innovation Hubs & Corporate Venture Groups