Philip Bahoshy

CEO @ MAGNiTT | MBA, Emerging Venture Markets

Philip Bahoshy is the CEO and Founder of MAGNiTT, a leading investment data platform focused on emerging venture markets, particularly in the Middle East, Africa, Pakistan, and Turkey, with plans to expand into South East Asia.

Background

Bahoshy has Iraqi origins and spent his childhood in the UK. He has been based in the United Arab Emirates for over 13 years.2 3
He holds a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics and an MBA from INSEAD, which he completed in 2013 with time spent in both Fontainbleau and Singapore.1 3

Professional Experience

Before founding MAGNiTT, Bahoshy worked at Oliver Wyman in the Financial Services practice for three years and then at Barclays Wealth as the Chief of Staff to the CEO for nearly three years.1 3

MAGNiTT

Bahoshy founded MAGNiTT in 2015, initially conceptualized during his MBA at INSEAD as a platform to connect MBA students pursuing entrepreneurship with angel investors. The platform has since evolved to become a comprehensive enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform specializing in startup venture investments in emerging markets.2 3
MAGNiTT is known for its extensive and verified data on funded startups, providing valuable insights and analytics on venture capital trends. The platform focuses on data transparency, accuracy, and reliability, which are core to its values.2 3

Mission and Impact

Bahoshy's mission with MAGNiTT is to democratize startup investment, make data-driven decisions accessible, and connect entrepreneurial ecosystems across emerging markets. The platform supports stakeholders including governments, corporates, accelerators, and media to foster entrepreneurship.1 2 3
He is recognized as a venture data expert and a thought leader in the regions MAGNiTT operates in, contributing significantly to the development of the startup ecosystem through research, analytics, and community building.1 2 5

Current Focus

Bahoshy continues to analyze and predict trends in the venture capital ecosystem, particularly in the context of economic shifts and the evolution of tech industries. He emphasizes the importance of humility in business and the need for startups to adapt to changing market conditions.2 4