Mohammed Zarroug
Mohammed Zarroug is an investor and venture capitalist. Based between London and Dubai, he is Founder of Lumen Investments, which invests in both start-up and established businesses.
His portfolio includes businesses in technology, media, food and beverage, art, and commodities. He is a member of venture capital firm OMAKASE Investment Club, which has backed high-growth companies such as restaurant chain Bancone, which recently opened its first branch in London's Covent Garden; health food brand Pollen + Grace, and eco-friendly coldtech firm Therma.
Mohammed is drawn to innovative businesses with strong, impactful brands that have a positive social, environmental, or economic impact. He backs businesses with strong management teams and defined value propositions combined with commercial success.
Investments and career
His recent investments include Mango Sciences, a medtech business using data to connect millions of patients to precision medicine in emerging markets, and Quicrete, a leading supplier of construction materials in the MENA region.
He is also an investor in online gallery Tuuum, which provides emerging artists with a platform to sell their work while building a following among new and veteran collectors. Tuuum's innovative resale model means that artists receive royalties when their work is resold, meaning they benefit from growing interest in their work.
His personal investment activity builds on more than a decade of experience in international finance and advisory. Mohammed is Founder and Director of Unitas Client Advisory, which advises multinational companies, governments, and high-net-worth individuals on their regulatory and compliance needs in the Gulf region.
Mohammed previously founded a boutique advisory firm that advised pan-sector companies on their entry and growth in the MENA region, and served as Chief Operating Officer at a leading Dubai-based strategic investment firm.
He began his career at Credit Suisse, where he built far-reaching experience across desks in London, Zurich, Singapore, and Dubai. While at Credit Suisse, he worked within the Asset Management, Foreign Exchange Advisory, and Private Banking teams.
In 2021, Mohammed launched the Lumen Foundation, which supports causes across homelessness and animal rights. He graduated with a BA in Economics from George Washington University.