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Sonia Weymuller
Founding Partner at VentureSouq
Sonia Weymuller is a Co-Founder and General Partner at VentureSouq (VSQ), a MENA-based venture capital fund manager with a global portfolio.12 She leads the firm's ClimateTech investment practice2 and has a diverse professional background spanning multiple industries.
Professional Background
Career Highlights::
- Co-Founded VentureSouq in 2013, which manages a portfolio of over 200+ companies3
- Focuses on FinTech and ClimateTech investments4
- Previously worked in strategy and commercial roles at:
- Microsoft Corp. (Strategy and M&A)
- MTV Networks International
- Turner Broadcasting System
- Acumen (Investment Consultant for KawiSafi Fund)2
Professional Affiliations
Weymuller is actively involved in several professional organizations:
- Jury Member for Cartier Women's Initiative12
- Kauffman Fellow (Class 24)1
- Board Member of Middle East Venture Capital Association (2021-2023)1
- Expert and Ambassador for THE ARK (wildlife conservation platform)1
- Mentor for Atlantic Council and Georgetown University WIn Fellowship2
Education
- B.A. from Yale University (2001-2005)1
- MSc from London School of Economics and Political Science (2006-2007)1
Weymuller is recognized as a conscious investor in the MENA region, with a unique approach to venture capital that emphasizes sustainability and social impact.3
Highlights
Dec 14 · Entrepreneur
StartAD And VentureSouq Host The Angel Rising Investor Education Symposium On ClimateTech Solutions At COP28 - Entrepreneur
Dec 8 · milkeninstitute.org
Sonia Weymuller | Milken Institute
Dec 1 · The Information
Venture Capitalists Want the Middle East's Money - The Information
Nov 18 · milkeninstitute.org
Sonia Weymuller - Milken Institute
Oct 31 · menatotheworld.com
Sonia Weymuller (VentureSouq) - From MENA to the World