GTIP is an innovative new partnership based in Silicon Valley and targeting investments across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) regions. Through the Rising Tide Fund, we will build local entrepreneurial ecosystems and provide seed-, early-, and growth-stage capital for innovative ventures led by exceptional entrepreneurs.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, our presence, roots, and networks are spread across the globe. Over the last 25 years, we have invested in excess of $1.5 billion across 14+ funds, co-founded or chaired over 30 companies, and created market value in excess of $25 billion.

GTIP's Rising Tide Fund is initially focused on five emerging markets: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, and Malaysia. Building upon existing infrastructure, we are creating a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem in each target country. We are establishing local PlugandPlayTechCenter (PnP) incubators to serve as our bases of operation and regional hubs for support, networking, and mentorship.

As a Venture Capital fund, Rising Tide will invest in all company stages, supporting promising startups from creation to maturity. We will deploy $250 million of capital in four market sectors, each exceeding $1 trillion: 1) Information and Communication Technology (ICT); 2) Alternative Energy and Green Technology; 3) Healthcare; and 4) Mobile Applications. All companies will be supported by world-class mentorship from successful executives and entrepreneurs as well as the expertise of GTIP. 

GTIP's Rising Tide Fund will bring lasting change to the region. In addition to high returns on investment, we are targeting the creation of at least 5,000 jobs, and the creation of $800 million in wealth. Through mobilizing the power of the Diaspora as well as the proven model of PnP, GTIP will build an infrastructure in each target country that will last far beyond the life of the fund.

GTIP Managing Directors:

	Ossama Hassanein, PhD Sr Mananging Director, Newbury Ventures Ossama is a passionate entrepreneur and venture capitalist with over 30 years experience founding, funding and growing technology companies.
	Raouf Abdel Messih Founder & Chairman, Technoram Holdings Raouf is a founder and co-founder of many companies in the field of information technology, telecommunications and media in both Egypt and the United States.
	Saeed Amidi Founder & CEO, PlugandPlayTechCenter Founder of the world's most successful incubator, Saeed is a serial entrepreneur, seasoned executive, and seed-stage investor with over 30 years of experience.
	Bruce Bauer, PhD Sr Mananging Director, Newbury Ventures Bruce is a founder of Newbury and has 26 years experience in the VC industry. His expertise is focused on healthcare IT, security, imaging, and enterprise software.

GTIP Ecosystem Partner:

The cornerstone of GTIP’s strategy is establishing PlugandPlayTechCenter (PnP) incubators across the region as a focal point for the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, recreating Silicon Valley in each target country.  PnP is the world’s most successful incubator, with 500+ startups accelerated and $750 million capital raised.  The GTIP PnP will be the center of a region-wide support structure: entrepreneurs will freely exchange ideas between one another and mentors will share their knowledge and experience. Each PnP will have resident corporate partners, venture capitalists, banks, and other investors – these groups enrich the incubator ecosystem as clients, suppliers, financiers, or partners, but also reap benefits themselves from their proximity to a source of high-quality start-ups.