Tamer Hassanein

Angel Investor California, United States ·Founded 2011

Overview

An experienced angel investor and general partner at Rising Tide Fund, specializing in early-stage technology investments. With a strong background in digital media, Tamer co-founded Zong, a leading mobile payments company, and played a pivotal role in its acquisition by eBay in 2011. He also co-founded Foghorn Games, focusing on multiplayer cross-platform applications for the iPad, which later merged into Popover Games. Tamer has invested in over 75 early-stage companies across sectors such as Deep Tech, FinTech, Healthcare, Gaming, and Blockchain. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of San Diego and has served on various advisory boards, including Axiom Zen, the venture studio behind CryptoKitties and Dapper Labs.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative technology solutions
  • Scalable business models
  • Strong founding teams
  • Clear market differentiation
  • Potential for significant growth

Portfolio Companies

SwivlQuanergy SystemsPopover GamesAxiom Zen

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Frequently asked questions about Tamer Hassanein

What sectors does Tamer Hassanein invest in?

Tamer Hassanein invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Media and EdTech, and is based in California, United States. Tamer Hassanein is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Tamer Hassanein invest at?

Tamer Hassanein backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.

Which regions does Tamer Hassanein invest in?

Tamer Hassanein invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.

What companies has Tamer Hassanein invested in?

Tamer Hassanein's portfolio includes Swivl, Quanergy Systems, Popover Games and Axiom Zen.

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