Yousef Albabtain

Yousef Albabtain is a Partner and Saudi Country Manager at Shorooq Partners, based in Riyadh. He was promoted to Partner in addition to his Saudi Country Manager role as the firm scaled operations in Saudi Arabia. He joined Shorooq Partners in January 2020 as part of the firm's strategy to expand its presence across the region, and has since become instrumental in building the firm's Saudi investment portfolio.

Albabtain holds a Bachelor's honors degree in Finance from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. After graduating, he joined an internationally renowned advisory firm in Riyadh where he worked as a Consultant in strategy and financial due diligence, developing his deep interest in entrepreneurship. He subsequently led business development and growth activities for a portfolio of Saudi-based companies across real estate, logistics and retail sectors.

Albabtain has led many of Shorooq Partners' key investments in companies including Lean, Lendo, Mozn, Penny, Nuqta NFT and Retailo. He is known for his deep understanding of local market dynamics and proven track record in identifying and nurturing high-potential ventures. In recent deals, Albabtain has championed investments aligned with emerging technologies, including AI and deep tech startups.

Career history

• Consultant in strategy and financial due diligence at an internationally renowned advisory firm in Riyadh
• Business development and growth leadership role across real estate, logistics, and retail portfolio companies in Saudi Arabia
• Principal and Saudi Country Manager at Shorooq Partners (January 2020 onward)
• Partner at Shorooq Partners (2024 onward)

What Yousef Albabtain could bring to his role at Shorooq Partners: Based on his documented career trajectory, Albabtain brings deep expertise in Saudi market dynamics, early-stage startup evaluation, and hands-on operational experience across multiple sectors. His transition from strategy consulting to business development leadership positions him well to serve as a bridge between institutional capital and Saudi's emerging tech ecosystem, particularly in fintech, deep-tech, and AI, sectors aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

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