Ibrahim AlSuwaidi

Ibrahim AlSuwaidi is a Principal at DCM Ventures, where he specializes in investments in enterprise and frontier technology. He has a strong background in both engineering and venture capital, combining his technical expertise with investment strategies. At DCM, he focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds, with a typical investment range from $250,000 to $15 million, and a sweet spot around $5 million.14

Before joining DCM, Ibrahim was a Principal at Pear Ventures, a fund that emphasizes seed and pre-seed investments. He also has experience in government strategy and policy consulting, where he managed a multi-billion dollar portfolio of state-owned enterprises.1

Ibrahim holds an M.B.A. from Stanford's Graduate School of Business, where he was recognized as a Siebel Scholar and an Arjay Miller Scholar. He also earned an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford, focusing on drone swarming research, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, where he co-authored papers on aquatic locomotion and tribology. He is fluent in Arabic and Mandarin Chinese, reflecting his diverse background as a native of both the UAE and Taiwan.13

In addition to his professional pursuits, Ibrahim enjoys rock climbing and has been involved in various aspects of supporting portfolio companies, from business development to product strategy.2