Tarik Sultan

Partner and Head of MENA, Builders VC

Tarik Sultan is a Partner and Head of MENA at Builders VC, where he leads the firm’s investment strategy, operations, and portfolio development across the region. A founder, operator, and investor, he has more than 15 years of experience building companies and innovation ecosystems at the intersection of science, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Tarik is also a founding partner of Sultan Ventures and the creator of the XLR8® accelerator, which has supported hundreds of startups in raising capital, scaling their businesses, and entering new markets. An inventor and patent holder, he has advised governments, corporations, and universities on innovation and venture strategy. As a mentor, Tarik helps founders sharpen their growth strategy, navigate fundraising, and build globally relevant technology companies.