Sonia Weymuller

Sonia Weymuller is a Co-Founder and General Partner at VentureSouq (VSQ), a MENA-based venture capital fund manager with a global portfolio.15 She has been with VSQ since its inception in 2013, focusing on early-stage investments with a particular emphasis on FinTech and ClimateTech.13

Professional Background

• VentureSouq: Co-founded in 2013, where she currently leads the firm's ClimateTech investment practice.5
• Previous Experience: Worked as an Investment Consultant for Acumen's KawiSafi Fund, in Commercial Development at Turner Broadcasting in Dubai, with Viacom's Emerging Markets Strategy Group, and with Microsoft's Strategy and M&A team in London.15

Education and Affiliations

• Education: B.A. from Yale University and MSc from the London School of Economics.1
• Kauffman Fellow: Member of Class 24.1
• Board Memberships: Served on the boards of the Middle East Venture Capital Association and TiE Dubai.1
• Advisory Roles: Jury member for the Cartier Women's Initiative, Advisor to Village Capital's Sustainability MENA Program, and Expert for wildlife conservation-focused tech platform The Ark.35

Impact and Philosophy

Sonia is known for her focus on conscious investing, having launched VSQ's Conscious Collective, an impact-focused investment and educational platform.4 She is described as "the most conscious investor in the MENA region" and has been instrumental in developing educational content around venture investing.2

Personal Traits

Colleagues describe Sonia as having an unconventional path to venture capital, with a unique perspective that contributes to her success in the field.2 She is known for her emphasis on alignment between investors and founders, and for valuing traits such as resilience and adaptability in the entrepreneurs she supports.2