Samira Ann Qassim
Pink Salt Ventures - the UK's first Investor for female founders
Samira Ann Qassim
Pink Salt Ventures - the UK's first Investor for female founders
London, England
Overview
Work Experience
Co-Founder & Partner
2019 - Current
We're an early-stage fund for female-led technology companies.
Investor
2021
Mirza develops a FinTech platform to deliver tax-efficient employer stipends to a network of caregivers.
Raised $4,999,500.00 from Headwater Ventures, Emmeline Ventures, Christie Pitts, Pallavi Reddy, Claire Diaz-Ortiz, Wedbush Ventures, 500 Global, Chaos Ventures, Pink Salt Ventures and David Kumaran.
Investor
2021
Investor
2021
Investor
2020
Investor
2020
Investor
2019
Investor
2019
An inclusive community of angel investors (women and men) who are passionate about actively investing in and supporting ambitious female founders building companies with global scale.
Project Lead
2017 - 2018
Led strategy and implementation of digital sales channels at Taco Bell Europe. Launched and grew channel - accounting for 20% group revenue – from a zero base. Launched partnerships with Deliveroo, Just Eat and UberEats. Launched the UK website, in-store kiosks, business case for mobile loyalty and business intelligence platforms.
Co-Founder & Commercial Director
2016 - 2017
Caventou is a product design and technology start-up, integrating solar technology into everyday objects. Joined award winning designer Marjan van Aubel and Peter Krige. Won awards and built two very cool products. Learned a lot!