Walied Albasheer

Venture Investor · Serial Entrepreneur · Board Advisor · Startup Ecosystem Builder

Walied Albasheer is a Dubai-based venture investor and serial entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience founding, scaling and investing in technology companies across the UAE, GCC, Europe and Africa. He is Founder and Managing Partner of Intuitio Ventures, an early-stage venture firm investing in AI, data science, Industry 4.0 and Web3, and Founder and CEO of Inbound LLC, a Dubai-headquartered intelligent-mobility and telematics company serving large fleet operators and public-sector institutions across the region. He has founded or co-founded seven companies since 1996, mentored more than 500 startups across four continents, and was named among the Global 50 Most Impactful Social Innovators (World CSR Congress, 2016) and Top 100 Sustainable CEOs (2017).

Walied Albasheer's entrepreneurial journey began in 1996, when he co-founded one of India's earliest internet cafes in Pune. Three decades later, he is Founder and Managing Partner of Intuitio Ventures, an early-stage venture firm investing in AI, data science, Industry 4.0 and Web3, and Founder and CEO of Inbound LLC, a Dubai-headquartered intelligent-mobility and telematics company serving large fleet operators and public-sector institutions across the region.

Across the UAE, GCC, Europe and Africa, Walied Albasheer has built startup ecosystems, held board and governance roles inside multi-billion-dollar organizations, and mentored more than 500 startups through Founder Institute GCC. He has founded or co-founded seven companies since 1996 and speaks regularly on venture capital, startup ecosystems and AI in mobility.

Current roles and recognition

Founder and Managing Partner, Intuitio Ventures
Founder and CEO, Inbound LLC, intelligent mobility and telematics for large fleet operators
Board Advisor, Emirates Investment Group, a US$2B private equity group
Strategic Advisor, UAE-Estonia, UAE-Finland and UAE-Lithuania business councils
Member, ITU Focus Group on AI for Autonomous and Assisted Driving
Venture Advisor, Founder Institute GCC
30+ years founding, scaling and investing in technology companies
500+ startups mentored across four continents
Global 50 Most Impactful Social Innovators, World CSR Congress (2016)
Top 100 Sustainable CEOs (2017)

Areas of expertise

Venture Capital and Early-Stage Investment
Startup Incubation and Acceleration
Board Governance and Advisory
Innovation and Emerging Technology (AI, IoT, V2X)
Intelligent Mobility and Telematics
Cross-Border Ecosystem Building (UAE, GCC, Europe, Africa)

Speaking topics

Venture Capital and Fund Formation for Emerging Markets
Building Startup Ecosystems and Pre-Seed Accelerators
AI in Mobility, Autonomous Driving and IoT
Startup to Scale-Up, Lessons from Seven Founded Companies
Governance and IT Strategy for Multi-Subsidiary Groups
Cross-Border Entrepreneurship Across the UAE, GCC, Europe and Africa

Frequently asked questions

What speaking formats does Walied Albasheer offer?

Walied delivers keynote speeches (30-90 min), fireside chats, moderated panel discussions, corporate innovation workshops, startup bootcamps, and executive masterclasses. Recent engagements include the Global AI Congress Africa, the Tech Innovation Forum Dubai and AIM Congress Abu Dhabi. He tailors every engagement to the audience, whether startup founders, C-suite executives, or government ministers.

How do I book Walied for a keynote or workshop?

The easiest way is to email speaking@waliedalbasheer.com or use the contact form on this site. You can also schedule a discovery call directly via Calendly. For the best availability, reach out 3-6 weeks in advance. Walied is available for in-person engagements globally and virtual sessions in any timezone.

What is Walied's coaching approach and who is it for?

Walied works with startup founders at pre-seed through Series A, corporate intrapreneurs, and senior leaders navigating governance and innovation strategy. His methodology is hands-on and outcome-driven, drawing on his experience mentoring 500+ startups through Founder Institute GCC. Sessions are available 1-on-1, in small cohorts, or as intensive workshops.

What sectors and stages does Intuitio Ventures invest in?

As Founder and Managing Partner of Intuitio Ventures, Walied focuses on early-stage startups in AI, data science, Industry 4.0 and Web3, primarily serving the UAE and wider GCC market. Beyond capital, portfolio founders benefit from Walied's global network, strategic guidance, and ecosystem connections built through Founder Institute GCC.

Where is Walied Albasheer based, and which markets does he work in?

Walied Albasheer is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is active across the UAE, the wider GCC, Europe (including Estonia) and Africa. He is a strategic advisor to the UAE-Estonia, UAE-Finland and UAE-Lithuania business councils.

What are Walied's most notable achievements and awards?

Walied has been named one of the Global 50 Most Impactful Social Innovators (World CSR Congress, 2016) and one of the Top 100 Sustainable CEOs (2017). He is Founder and Managing Partner at Intuitio Ventures, Founder and CEO of Inbound LLC, and has completed the Radical Innovation programme at MIT and the VC Lab fund-formation programme with Decile Group. He has mentored 500+ startups across four continents.

How does Walied help founders become investor-ready?

Walied guides founders through the fundraising journey, including narrative and pitch deck development, business model review, and preparing for investor conversations. Drawing on his experience as a venture partner at Turn8, DP World's US$60M corporate venture fund, and as Managing Partner of Intuitio Ventures, he helps founders avoid common pitfalls and show up to investor meetings with confidence.

Does Walied Albasheer serve on boards or provide governance advisory?

Yes. Walied Albasheer has held board-level roles including Group CIO and Board Advisor at Enshaa PSC and Board Advisor to Emirates Investment Group, a US$2B private equity group. He is also a founding board member of Intuitio OÜ and a board member of Inbound LLC, and applies that governance experience, alongside 30 years of operating and investing, to his coaching and advisory work.

Contact

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · speaking@waliedalbasheer.com · LinkedIn