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Hesham Zreik

Founder & CEO of FasterCapital • Serial Entrepreneur • AI & Tech Enthusiast

Forbes Top 50 Angel Investor
Hesham Zreik

Backing founders

Investor

I back founders who solve meaningful problems. My journey spans 1,200+ startup investments and 13 exits.

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1,200+ Investments
13 Exits
#39 Forbes
35+ Years in technology
Hesham Zreik
#39 Forbes Top 50 Investors
About

Building the Future,
One Startup at a Time

Hesham Zreik is an entrepreneur, investor and the Founder and CEO of FasterCapital. His personal investment record spans 1,200+ startup investments and 13 exits. He has 73,000 followers on LinkedIn.

He founded ZGroup Mobile in 2002 and FasterCapital in 2014. Ranked #39 in Forbes’ Top 50 Business Angels, he is a former member of the Forbes Technology Council. His work connects software development, company building and practical support for founders.

Multilingual 35+ Years Coding MBA & DBA 80+ Co-founded
Expertise

Two Decades of
Global Impact

From founding startups with $20 to building a global investment ecosystem.

FasterCapital

An online venture builder and incubator, supporting entrepreneurs with technology, business development and fundraising. Explore FasterCapital’s work and company achievements.

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Investment Portfolio

1,200+ startup investments and 13 exits. Explore a selection of ventures across technology sectors and markets.

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ZGroup Mobile

Founded in 2002 with less than $20/month, grew to $2.5M-$3.25M valuation by 2005. Leading developer of mobile games, apps, music & video services in the MENA ecosystem.

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Education

Ranked 7th in Syria's Baccalaureate among 200,000 participants. Engineering from HIAST, MBA & DBA from Edinburgh Business School, MS in CIS from AABFS.

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Tech Pioneer

Started programming at twelve on a Casio fx-3600P, then learned BASIC, assembly and PC programming independently. Read the story behind the technology career.

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Global Mentorship

Mentors 50+ startups worldwide. Multilingual: Arabic, English, French, with knowledge of German and Spanish. Bridging cultures and building global tech ecosystems.

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My work

Selected investment portfolio

A selection from my investments, personally and alongside FasterCapital. Explore each company and its work.

EduNoor EducationDooet Mobile searchLetUsCloud Cloud computingMobayle Mobile appsTVlize Social televisionNakkeb Search technologyBeamGift Digital giftingPickTaxi Mobility
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Interviews

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A Conversation With Hesham Zreik on the Future of Entrepreneurship
Startup Savant

A Conversation With Hesham Zreik on the Future of Entrepreneurship
My Interview on Business, Talent & the Middle East
Gulf Business Publication date not provided

My Interview on Business, Talent & the Middle East
FasterCapital aiming for global expansion
My Startup World

FasterCapital Aiming for Global Expansion
Published

Articles

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Expert Tips To Help Tech Leaders Communicate With Any Audience
Forbes

Expert Tips To Help Tech Leaders Communicate With Any Audience
Smart AI Trends I See Entrepreneurs Leveraging Today
HubSpot

Smart AI Trends I See Entrepreneurs Leveraging Today
Importance of diversity in startup teams driving success
Startups Magazine

Importance of Diversity in Startup Teams Driving Success

Publications & references

Explore my published writing and a searchable collection of sources that reference FasterCapital resources.

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News

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Top 25 Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2025
02 Jul 2025

Named to Global Entrepreneurship Club's 'Top 25 Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2025'

The Global Entrepreneurship Club (GEC) announced Hesham Zreik has been selected for its 2025 "Top 25 Entrepreneurs" list.
Empowering Startups
11 Nov 2024

Empowering Startups: A Conversation on the Future of Entrepreneurship

As the CEO of FasterCapital, Zreik has spent more than two decades shaping the futures of countless startups.
Interview: Hesham Zreik
19 Sep 2024

Interview: Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital

In a rapidly evolving startup landscape, Hesham Zreik stands at the forefront of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Milestones

Achievements

A curated collection of milestones showcasing learning, progress, and impact.

2026

Featured in OpenVC’s 2026 Angel-Investor Selection

Featured by OpenVC in its 2026 angel-investor selection.

OpenVC 2026 angel-investor selection
2025

Top 9 VC Investors in the UAE

FasterCapital ranked #1 VC investor in the UAE according to BaseTemplates.

Top 9 VC Investors UAE
Forbes

Forbes recognition

Ranked #39 in Forbes’ Top 50 Business Angels. Former member of the Forbes Technology Council.

Forbes Ranked #39
Ongoing

Invested in 1,200+ Startups

Active angel investor across Web3, EdTech, fintech and SaaS — supporting early-stage founders worldwide. View on Crunchbase.

1,200+ Startups Invested
2002-2025

From $20 Startup to Multi-Million Exit

ZGroup Mobile: founded in 2002, scaled rapidly, reached multi-million valuation. Visit site.

ZGroup Mobile
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Let's Build
Something Great

Whether you're a startup founder, an investor, or simply passionate about innovation — I'd love to connect.

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Hesham Zreik · Vision and mission

Our direction and the work behind it

Vision

The Future I Work Toward

I want promising founders, wherever they are based, to have a fairer path from an ambitious idea to a durable company and a global network of support.

Mission

How I Contribute

I invest in startups, mentor founders, share lessons from building technology companies, and connect entrepreneurs with the technical, business, and funding support that can help them progress.