Summary
Hashem Zahran is a serial founder and investor based in Riyadh with 11 years of experience building startups and scaling venture portfolios. He has founded eight companies with three successful exits and now leads Snbla while managing investments and deal flow as Managing Partner at FundrsVC. His portfolio includes early stakes in fintech and SaaS names like Mercury, Customer.io, and Future Cardia, reflecting a focus on product-driven, capital-efficient growth. Hashem combines hands-on operator instincts with VC diligence—he's seen more funding rounds fail than succeed, which shapes a pragmatic approach to founder support and risk. A CORe credential holder from Harvard Business School Online and a BA from Alexandria University, he blends regional market insight with global investment perspective. Notably, his trajectory shows repeated ability to move from idea to exit, making him a practical founder-investor who prioritizes durable business models.
11 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Alexandria University
Other; CORe Credential of Readiness, Other; CORe Credential of Readiness at Harvard Business School Online
French, English, Arabic