Sacha Haider
Partner at Global Ventures
United Arab Emirates
Overview
Work Experience
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
2025 - Current
Partner
2022 - 2025
Principal
2020 - 2022
Involved in the sourcing, evaluation, execution and realization of VC investments across Middle East and Africa. Deal lead on Helium Health, Ogram, Ilara Health and Tabby
Senior Associate
2020 - 2020
Board Member
2024 - 2025
Board Member
2023 - 2025
MAX is the largest vehicle subscription platform for low-to-zero emission vehicles in Africa.Through its pioneering tech-driven platform, it offers a spectrum of services, including subscription-based vehicle financing, cutting-edge electric vehicle options, and comprehensive support services. Max's mission is to make mobility accessible, safe, reliable and sustainable for 1 billion Africans by filling the continent’s huge infrastructure and services gap in mobility.
Board Member
2023 - 2025
Helium Health is the widest reaching healthcare data platform in West Africa, providing software-as-a-service tools, financing and insights for healthcare providers and public health organizations. Helium Health works with leading global health organizations, including the Gates Foundation and Merck, and governments, supporting them to execute their strategies, informing policy and decision making, and improving outcomes for patients.
Board Member
2022 - 2025
Nexford University is a US-Accredited University bridging the gap between learners and employers. The platform is uniquely anchored on a next-generation licensed and accredited American university providing access to high-quality yet affordable skills-focused education. The company aims to solve the issues of access, affordability, and relevance for learners seeking higher education across emerging markets.
Board Member
2022 - 2025
Valeo Health, a health and wellness platform, is redefining how individuals and businesses take control of their health. Offering convenient at-home blood tests, expert consultations, personalized treatment plans, and high-quality supplements, Valeo makes healthcare easy and accessible. Through customized corporate wellness programs, Valeo supports businesses in promoting their teams' health and productivity. With a user-friendly app and cutting-edge technology for seamless testing, monitoring, and tracking, Valeo empowers users to manage their health anytime, anywhere.
Board Member
2022 - 2025
Abhi, named one of the World Economic Forum’s 2023 Technology Pioneers, provides earned wage access (EWA) to employees, which allows them to withdraw their earned salary any day, and offers employers payroll solutions and SME financing. Abhi is currently servicing more than 500 companies across the globe. The company has also been selected as one of the Future 100 companies in the UAE, an initiative implemented by the Ministry of Economy, and the Government Development and the Future Office.
Board Member
2022 - 2024
Africa’s fastest growing financial institution, according to the Financial Times, Moniepoint is the definitive bank for small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria and is regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Company helps people and businesses with banking, payments processing, access to loans and business management tools. Moniepoint MFB operates the largest distribution network for financial services in Nigeria, and over 33 million people use their cards on Moniepoint POS terminals monthly across every local government in Nigeria.
Associate
2016 - 2020
Involved in the sourcing, evaluation, execution and realization of investments across Latin America. Part of the deal team for investments - Capa de Ozono, Moda Holding, Saint Honore and Selina
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons)
2011 - 2014