Ahmad Shamieh

Ahmad Shamieh is a seasoned FMCG leader and investor with a track record of scaling consumer brands across global markets. From driving growth at Kraft Foods, Nokia, Microsoft, and Danone to co-founding HilalFul (cultural lifestyle brand), he blends corporate expertise with entrepreneurial instinct. Now a General Partner at Homegrown, Ahmad draws on decades of experience to back high-potential startups, helping founders build purpose-driven, scalable brands that redefine the region’s consumer landscape.

Nader Amiri

Nader Amiri is a dynamic leader with a knack for spotting market gaps and a passion for making everyday life better through smart consumer solutions.
With deep roots in Dubai’s vibrant business scene, he brings sharp insights from his time at Unilever, Kraft Foods, and Coca-Cola, blending big-picture thinking with practical know-how.
His drive to innovate led to elGrocer, a platform that redefined grocery shopping in the UAE, later acquired by Etisalat. Now, as a General Partner at Homegrown, Nader’s keen eye for promising startups and commitment to mentoring founders shine, fueling his mission to shape the future of consumer goods with impact and ingenuity.

Imraan Karim