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Youcef Oudjidane
Founder of Byld Ventures
United Arab Emirates
Overview
Youcef Oudjidane is the Co-Founder of Elevate (YC W22) and Byld Ventures, with a background spanning roles such as Managing Partner at Class 5 Global and Advisor at the Prime Minister's Office - UAE. He has invested in a range of companies including Moove (Series A) and Telda (Pre Seed), showcasing a strong track record in the investment landscape.
Work Experience
Co-Founder
2021 - Current
Elevate Pay is a financial technology company that offers a mobile banking app to provide consumers with regulated banking services.
Raised $17,300,000.00 from Goodwater Capital, Y Combinator, VentureSouq, Negma Group, Global Founders Capital, Y Combinator, Kieran Gibbs, Arash Ferdowsi, Nicolas Kopp and Blaise Matuidi.
Co-Founder
2022
Managing Partner
2020 - 2021
Class 5 Global is a venture fund investing in the next generation of emerging market entrepreneurs.
Advisor, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence
2018 - 2021
Head of Strategy & Investments
2017 - 2021
Associate
2013 - 2017
Solebury Capita is a financing advisory and brokerage firm.
Analyst
2012 - 2013