Ghaith Yafi

Ghaith YAFI is an accomplished venture capitalist and entrepreneur currently serving as a member of YPO since July 2024. As the Founder and Managing Partner of B&Y Venture Partners since June 2015, Ghaith leads a firm that invests in seed and early growth stage technology companies globally, with a focus on the MENA region, overseeing B&Y DIVISION ONE FUND and B&Y FUND II. Ghaith also holds the position of Managing Partner at Broadgate Advisers and has been a Board Member for multiple organizations, including Endeavor, toters delivery, NymCard, Kirontech, Seez App, and SHELVZ, contributing to innovation and growth in various sectors. Prior to these roles, Ghaith was a Managing Partner at Y Venture Partners since January 2011, specializing in early stage investment and advisory for high-growth ventures. Ghaith's academic background includes a Master's in Management and Finance from ESCP Business School and a Bachelor's in Engineering from McGill University.