Khalifa AlBarakati, GCDF, CCSP

CEO

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia13 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led a $20M Seed Fund for SaaS startups.
Co-designed accelerator supporting nine startups.
Catalyzed social entrepreneurship growth in Saudi Arabia.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused venture capital expert with extensive experience in entrepreneurship and startup support.

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Skills

Core Skills

Venture CapitalEntrepreneurshipFundraisingVenture BuildingProgram ManagementCareer Development

Other Skills

Angel InvestingPortfolio ManagementGrowth AccelerationNetworkingImpact InvestingSocial EntrepreneurshipMentoringCareer Development CoachingProgram ImplementationProgram Management ProfessionalIncubatorsStrategic CommunicationsManagement ConsultingBusiness PlanningProject Management

About

I bring a 360-degree perspective on the startup ecosystem, shaped by years of hands-on experience across angel investing, accelerators, incubators, and venture capital. Over the years, I’ve supported founders from the earliest stages—helping validate ideas, build MVPs, gain traction, and secure funding—giving me deep insight into the real challenges entrepreneurs face and how to help them overcome them. Today, I’m leading XByUnifonic, a fund focused on supporting SaaS B2B startups across the MENAPT region. I’m actively deploying capital, working closely with founders, and building a portfolio of high-potential companies. My focus isn’t just on funding—it’s on helping founders succeed through hands-on guidance, operational enablement, and access to the markets and networks that matter. Always open to connecting with founders, investors, and partners shaping the future of SaaS in the region.

Experience

Unifonic

2 roles

Head of Portfolio - X By Unifonic Fund

Promoted

Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Saudi Arabia

Co-created and structured the fund, leading legal setup, governance design, and early LP fundraising efforts for a targeted $20M Seed Fund.
Investment Committee member, driving deal approvals and shaping portfolio construction strategy.
Leading the fund’s investments, managing syndicate coordination, due diligence, investor onboarding—and investing personally.

Venture CapitalEntrepreneurshipAngel Investing

Head of Accelerator & Venture

Aug 2022 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos · Saudi Arabia

Co-designed and launched XByUnifonic’s Accelerator and Venture Studio, focused on building and investing in early-stage SaaS B2B startups.
Designed and built the fund model, operational frameworks, and legal structures to enable future fundraising and institutional growth.
Led the development, execution, and management of the accelerator cohort, supporting nine startups across MENAPT and culminating in a high-profile Demo Day.

Venture BuildingEntrepreneurshipGrowth AccelerationNetworking

National career development association

2 roles

Member, Global Connections Committee

Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

Career Development

Career Development Practitioner/Coach

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 2 mos

Career Development

Tasamy

VP & Chief Program Officer

Jan 2020 – Aug 2022 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Saudi Arabia

Positioned Tasamy as a key catalyst for social entrepreneurship growth in Saudi Arabia by launching accelerators, incubators, and impact investment consulting programs.
Led the programs division, overseeing the design, execution, and delivery of social entrepreneurship programs / consulting.
Managed and mentored a cross-functional team, ensuring alignment with Tasamy’s mission and driving program excellence.

EntrepreneurshipImpact InvestingSocial EntrepreneurshipProgram Management

Olou

3 roles

Career Transition / Development Coach

Jul 2018 – Jan 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

* Provided career transition coaching to professionals, assisting in skill assessment and career pathway planning.

Career DevelopmentMentoringCareer Development Coaching

Program Manager

Jun 2018 – Jan 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos

Spearheaded the entrepreneurship division, leading the design and implementation of accelerators, incubators, and bootcamps tailored for startup growth.
Mentored entrepreneurs and served as a judge in various startup competitions and demo days, fostering innovation and business development.
Collaborated with the career development lead to plan and execute capacity-building programs, contributing to curriculum development and participant engagement strategies.

EntrepreneurshipProgram ImplementationProgram Management ProfessionalGrowth AccelerationProgram Management

Manager, Entrepreneurship Programs

Sep 2017 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Managed the end-to-end delivery of entrepreneurship programs, including accelerators and bootcamps, focusing on early-stage startup support.
Mentored entrepreneurs and participated as a judge in startup competitions and demo days, supporting founder development and early validation.

EntrepreneurshipIncubators

Oqal عقال

2 roles

Member

Aug 2017 – Sep 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo · On-site

* Participated in investment meetings, evaluating early-stage startups for potential angel investment opportunities.

EntrepreneurshipAngel Investing

Secretary General

Feb 2013 – Jul 2017 · 4 yrs 5 mos · On-site

Contributed to the growth of OQAL’s investment activities, which facilitated 44 angel investments from 2011 to 2018.
Led daily operations of Saudi Arabia’s leading angel investor network, overseeing investor relations, startup engagement, and program management.
Managed deal flow screening, curated startup pitches, and prepared founders for presentations to investors.
Organized and hosted investment meetings and pitch events, facilitating connections between vetted startups and accredited angel investors.

EntrepreneurshipFundraisingAngel Investing