Mohammed Zarroug is a venture capitalist and private equity investor. Based between London and Dubai, he is Founder of Lumen Investments, which invests in both established and start-up businesses.He has built a large portfolio of businesses across food and beverage, technology, consumer goods, art, and media, including Tuuum, Mango Sciences, and Quicrete. He is a member of the venture fund OMAKASE Investment Club, which has backed several high-growth companies.He is drawn to companies with disruptive business models and strong impact-led brands that appeal to today's conscious consumer. He backs businesses with strong management teams and a clear market proposition, that blend commercial success with environmental and economic impact.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 many of the world's largest multinational companies, governments, and high-net-worth individuals on their regulatory and compliance needs in the Gulf region. He previously founded a boutique advisory firm that advised pan-sector businesses engaged in multi-asset-class transactions on their entry and growth in the MENA region, and served as Chief Operating Officer at a leading Dubai-based strategic investment firm.He started his career at Credit Suisse, where he built international experience across a wide range of desks in London, Zurich, Singapore, and Dubai. While at Credit Suisse, he worked within the Asset Management, Foreign Exchange Advisory, and Private Banking teams.Mohammed recently launched the Lumen Foundation, which supports causes across homelessness and animal rights.