Ghazi Benothman

Ghazi Benothman is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, corporate development, and NASDAQ research in Silicon Valley, GCC, and North Africa.

He has a diverse background having worked at reputable firms such as Medin FMC, Crosslink Capital, Malaz Capital, and Minah Ventures, with a track record of managing $200M+ in VC / PE investments across early to growth stage tech startups and SMEs.

Ghazi has also been involved in substantial M&A transactions totaling over $3.5B in the US and has facilitated venture capital investment exits exceeding $1.2B in various sectors including AI, software, hardware, semiconductors, networking, telecom, robotics, drones, mobility, storage, and computing.

His educational background includes a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, and foundational studies in Math & Science from Institut Florimont.

Throughout his career, Ghazi has held key positions such as Managing Partner at MEDIN Fund Management, Managing Director at UtiQ Ventures, and Sr. Director of Corporate Dev & Strategy at TiVo, showcasing his expertise in investment management and strategic development.

Moreover, his affiliations with organizations like TechWadi and the Global Entrepreneurship Program highlight his commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in the Arab technology sector.

As an advisor and angel investor, Ghazi actively supports technology startups in Silicon Valley and MENA, in addition to providing guidance to numerous entrepreneurship initiatives in the MENA region.

With a wealth of experience in finance, investment, corporate development, and strategy, Ghazi Benothman continues to be a prominent figure in the global tech industry.