Rabeel Warraich Age, Wiki and Bio

Rabeel Warraich

Quick Info

ProfessionEntrepreneur
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth18/10/1985
Age39 years
BirthplaceRawalpindi, Pakistan

Bio/Wiki

Full NameRabeel H Warraich
Zodiac SignLibra
HometownKarachi, Pakistan

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • St. Mary's Academy, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • Cadet College Hasanabdal
College/University
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
  • University of Oxford, England
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science (Economics) (2004-2008)
  • Bachelor of Science (Management Science) (2004-2008)

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date20/01/2024

Family

Father(businessman, Islamabad)
Mother(teacher, Federal Government College for Women, Islamabad)
SiblingsBrother - 1 (philosopher, photojournalist), Sister - 1 (neurobiology professional)
SpouseMaha Shahzad
ChildrenSon - 1

Career

SummaryRabeel Warraich has built an impressive career as an entrepreneur and investment professional. After graduating from MIT in 2008, he commenced his journey at Morgan Stanley in London as an investment banking analyst focusing on mergers and acquisitions. Following that, he advanced to the role of vice president in the private equity division at GIC in London from 2011 to 2017, nurturing investments in high-growth startups while forming an investment consortium that notably included Spotify. Returning to Pakistan, he founded Sarmayacar in 2016, a venture capital firm that quickly made substantial investments in local startups like Patari. His influence extended to roles in prominent digital platforms, and as of 2023, he contributes as a faculty member at the Institute of Business Administration in Karachi. Recently, he gained wider recognition as a judge on Shark Tank Pakistan, showcasing the regional entrepreneurial spirit.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Rabeel grew up in a family that traveled abroad annually, broadening his worldview.
His peers during school affectionately called him 'MIT' for his ambition to study at the prestigious institution.
He played a pivotal role in launching significant ventures like Sarmayacar, focusing on early-stage Pakistani startups.
Warraich temporarily stepped in as CEO of Patari amid management controversies in 2018.
He served as a board member for Dawaai, a digital healthcare platform, contributing his expertise in digital entrepreneurship.
His leadership journey continues with board memberships in various game-changing companies since 2019.