Volkan Şen

Head of Zain Ventures, Investment & Digital Services)

Volkan Şen is Head of Zain Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Zain Group, where he leads investment strategy, deal execution and portfolio management across direct investments and venture capital funds. His investment focus spans AI, fintech, deep tech, SaaS, digital infrastructure and emerging technologies across international markets. Prior to Zain, Volkan was an Associate Partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants. He holds an Executive MBA from London Business School.

Zain Group is a leading telecommunications and digital services group operating across 8 markets in the Middle East and Africa, serving over 51 million active customers. Founded in Kuwait in 1983 as the region’s first mobile operator, Zain has evolved into a diversified technology group spanning connectivity, enterprise ICT, fintech and other digital growth verticals. Through Zain Ventures, its corporate venture capital arm, the Group also invests in high-growth technology companies and venture capital funds globally, seeking both financial returns and strategic value for the wider Zain ecosystem.

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