About Yazan Al Homsi

Yazan Al Homsi is a distinguished venture capitalist and CFA Charterholder specializing in small‑cap sustainability, clean technology, and healthcare investments. Born in Saudi Arabia, he graduated from McGill University with a Finance degree in 2004, finishing in the top 5% of his class with distinction in financial analysis and corporate finance.

After roles at Imperial Oil and co‑founding Café Noir bistro in Montreal, Yazan Al Homsi built his expertise with over 12 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers Middle East, rising to Director level. As a CFA Charterholder, he founded Founders Round Capital in Vancouver in 2017, followed by Catalyst Communications DMCC in Dubai in 2018.

Investment Philosophy

Yazan Al Homsi's investment approach is ESG‑first, focusing on companies that deliver both financial returns and positive environmental and social impact. His most notable success was Medicago, where he helped grow the company from less than $10M to a $357M acquisition by Mitsubishi and Philip Morris in 2013.

Through Founders Round Capital and Catalyst Communications DMCC, Yazan Al Homsi has built a bridge between Middle Eastern capital and North American innovation, facilitating partnerships that drive both financial returns and meaningful environmental impact.