Raaid Hossain

Raaid Hossain is a prominent figure in the venture capital space, currently serving as a General Partner at The Pay It Forward Company (PIF). He co-founded PIF with the mission of investing in companies that aim to create a positive impact in the world. Hossain has over a decade of experience in building high-performance teams, executing mergers and acquisitions, and developing growth strategies. His expertise has been instrumental in raising and deploying significant capital, including over $1.3 billion during his tenure at Tribe Capital, where he also holds the position of Venture Partner.12

Before his current roles, Hossain co-founded Wiser, where he served as CEO and successfully scaled the company from inception to 85 employees within four years. He played a crucial role in the company’s acquisition by a private equity firm, focusing on M&A, revenue, and strategy efforts. In addition to his investment activities, Hossain is an angel investor and advisor, known for identifying and supporting early-stage companies with high growth potential.124

Hossain is also recognized for his advocacy of using technology to drive social change and is actively involved in mentoring entrepreneurs and investors. He frequently shares his insights through speaking engagements, aiming to inspire others to build businesses that contribute positively to society.123