Whether it’s driving financial inclusion in emerging markets, investing in the next generation of technology entrepreneurs, or funding ground-breaking research and innovation in medical cannabis, Bassim Haidar still plays an active role across companies he has founded and grown.
Knuru invests in technology companies in the GCC, Africa and Southern Europe, with an emphasis on fintech and marketplace verticals. It’s led by a team of investors and entrepreneurs bringing to venture capital extensive cross-asset class experience dedicated to supporting high growth businesses.
Optasia, formerly Channel VAS, provides a flexible AI platform that enables financial inclusion for all by promoting responsible financing decision-making and driving good customer experience. Its fully-integrated B2B2X financial technology platform covers scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement, and collection.