Haitham Alforaih

Haitham Al-Foraih is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of SEEDRA Ventures, a CMA-licensed venture capital firm investing in early-stage and high-growth startups across the GCC. SEEDRA focuses on driving sustainable growth by backing companies that leverage digitization and technology enablement.With two decades of experience in private equity, operations, and investments across emerging markets. His prior role includes VP at Amwal Alkhaleej, an alternative investment firm specializing in middle market private equity investments, PIPEs, and buyouts with assets under management of approximately USD 700mOver the course of his career, Haitham has led initiatives across the full investment lifecycle: from origination and valuation to due diligence, portfolio management, and successful exits. His expertise spans growth capital and venture capital, with a strong track record in strategic initiatives, corporate turnarounds, organizational development, and investor relations.