Jassim Al Rahma
General Manager
Emirates Angels Investors Association
Overview
Jassim Al Rahma is an active supporter of early-stage innovation in the UAE and plays a leadership role in helping connect startups with investors through Emirates Angels Investors Association. His work focuses on building relationships between founders, capital, and industry decision-makers to accelerate technology adoption and economic diversification.
Through his role, he helps create platforms for education, mentorship, exposure to investors, and structured dealflow — aiming to make angel investing more accessible and more effective for both founders and investors.
Focus Areas
Supports founders at the earliest stage, strengthens investor readiness, and aligns private capital with strategic national innovation goals in the UAE.
Role
Leads relationship-building between investors, startups, and ecosystem partners, and helps shape programs that improve the flow of capital to high-potential ventures.
Areas of Interest
- Angel investing and structured early-stage dealflow in the UAE.
- Founders solving real operational / industrial problems, not just "nice-to-have" apps.
- Connecting private sector expertise to startup teams (talent, procurement access, mentorship).
- Building platforms that make it easier for first-time investors to participate responsibly.
Community Impact
- Supports programs that educate new angel investors on risk, diligence, and portfolio strategy.
- Encourages founders to build with scalability, governance, and investor trust from day one.
- Advocates for a stronger early-stage funding environment in the UAE and broader GCC.