Raza Jack R.

Raza Jack R. (full name Raza Jack Rizvi) is a co-founder of Balio, a Dubai-headquartered company that acquires and grows software businesses.1 He has a background in technology, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. Rizvi is part of a team of ex-SaaS founders, operators, and investors who established Balio.1

Prior to co-founding Balio, Rizvi's professional experience includes:

1. Working in stealth mode on unspecified projects2
2. Connections to companies like ICONIQ, Grab, Razor Group, and Rocket Internet1
3. Involvement in angel investing, with a focus on technology startups5

Rizvi's educational background includes attending the University of Warwick.2 He is based in the United Kingdom and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.2

In his role at Balio, Rizvi has been involved in recruiting talent. He has posted about seeking:

1. A young professional with 1-3 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or private equity for a London-based position3
2. An intern with a strong interest in tech and venture capital for a remote position4

Balio, the company Rizvi co-founded, has acquired four businesses according to Axial.1 The company raised a $3 million seed round in October 2022 at an $11 million pre-money valuation, with investors including German entrepreneur Christian Angermeyer and Magnus Rausing from the Tetra Pak dynasty.1