# Jad Salame

> Jad Salame is a startup investor at Phoenician VC. See 0 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Phoenician VC](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/phoenician-funds)
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jad-salame-ab23b512/

Jad Salame is a startup investor at Phoenician VC. Jad is the Founder and Managing Partner of Phoenician Funds. He currently manages the day to day operations of the firm including the end to end investment process (deal sourcing, screening, transaction execution, portfolio monitoring and exit), team and capability building, communication and investor relations. Prior to launching the Fund, Jadworked for over 10 years in advisory and banking, and has experience in MENA, Europe and Asia with bulge bracket institutions (e.g., McKinsey, Booz & Co., J.P. Morgan). During that time, Jad advised more than 15 institutions (SWFs, investment companies, banks/regulators) on strategy design and execution, digitization, launching new businesses and ventures, international expansion, investment strategy, operating model and governance, mergers and acquisitions. He has worked across the globe including in the GCC, Turkey, Levant, North Africa and South East Asia, covering a variety of topics such as venture capital, private equity, investment banking, strategy, organization and governance, implementation and execution, as well as business and technology setup. Jad is also a board member at More Capital, a financial institution registered at Banque du Liban. He holds a Master’s degree from ESCP Europe, and a Bachelor’s degree from the American University of Beirut.

## About Phoenician VC

VC Fund · Beirut, Lebanon

Phoenician VC focuses on early-stage technology companies across the MENA, Europe, and the US. We are a team of seasoned investors and entrepreneurs, who work closely together to collectively provide support, insight, and guidance for financial service companies and a variety of other sectors with ever-changing market needs.We look for founderswho share our values, aspirations and ongoing pursuit to continuously evolve and adapt. Our team actively supports founders to reach their potential through a collaborative process, shaping early-stage ventures and creating value across the investment cycle. Technology is at the foundation of our ethos, driving every aspect of our work. We believe in its transformative impact, specifically within the financial services industry, and its ability to allow companies to thrive while adapting to the clear shift in users’ behavior, preferences, and internet access. Identifying and utilizing the right Fintech is the key to unlocking the social, economical, and commercial opportunities. Fintech is the cornerstone of building any successful business, allowing for financial services to become adaptable to the needs of both venture owners and consumers, while also driving financial inclusion in many untapped markets.By combining our years of experience, our thirst for evolution, and our vision for tomorrow, we work to build long-lasting partnerships that will continuously grow and prosper.

5 contacts available at Phoenician VC.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ahmad Tuffaha | Portfolio Manager | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ahmad-tuffaha |
| George Haimari | Co-Founder | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/george-haimari |
| Jad Salame | Managing Partner and Founder | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jad-salame |
| Mary Farah Madbak | Head of Accounting and Administration | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mary-farah-madbak |
| Mohamed Ibrahim | Co-Founder | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mohamed-ibrahim |

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