Shafaat Hashmi
Venture capital investor and startup mentor with deep expertise in the GCC markets. Shafaat is the Chairman of Stalliongates Investments and Founder of Brandbeat Marketing Agency, with over two decades of experience building bridges between global capital and regional opportunity.
Based across Dubai, Riyadh, and Abu Dhabi, Shafaat has an extensive network of family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors throughout the Gulf region. He has helped dozens of founders navigate the unique dynamics of raising capital in the Middle East.
Areas of Expertise
GCC Markets
Deep expertise in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and Qatar investment ecosystems
Venture Capital
Extensive experience in early-stage and growth-stage investments
Sovereign Wealth
Relationships with sovereign wealth funds and government-backed investors
Startup Mentoring
Guiding founders through the complexities of GCC fundraising