Meet Our Founders
Owais Zaidi - General Partner
Owais Zaidi is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and innovation architect with over 25 years of experience in creating disruptive tech solutions across Asia. As the Founder of Ashreitech, a global private equity firm, he is driven by the mission to grow technology businesses by providing the necessary resources for scaling, innovation, and market expansion. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in shaping Pakistan’s tech and fintech sectors.
He founded CreditFix, Pakistan’s first digital lending platform, and co-founded The Hive, a co-working space that sparked the local startup culture. His leadership in mobile financial services across South Asia, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal, has earned him recognition as a global thought leader. With Ashreitech, Owais continues to champion a global vision, seeking to fuel the growth of tech companies with strategic resources, operational expertise, and a commitment to sustainable value creation. His mantra is simple: invest in innovation, deliver impact, and create lasting value.
Rahim Iqbal - General Partner
Rahim Iqbal is a visionary entrepreneur and co-founder of Ashreitech, with over 25 years of experience in building and scaling technology companies globally. His leadership is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to inclusive growth. Rahim has played a pivotal role in launching and scaling startups across cloud computing, blockchain, and cybersecurity. His strategic investments at Ashreitech aim to unlock the potential of high-growth tech businesses worldwide. He believes in creating lasting value by combining strategic resources with visionary leadership, ensuring both business success and social impact.
