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Michel Friedman

Michel Friedman

General Partner at Reflect Ventures, seasoned finance and international development executive

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Joined August 2025

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Michel Friedman is a seasoned executive and venture capital professional with over two decades of experience spanning finance, technology, and international business development across diverse markets including China, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. His career is marked by leadership roles as CFO, CTO, COO, and co-founder in various companies, from large corporations like Oracle to startups and investment firms. zoominfo+1
He is currently a General Partner at Reflect Ventures, where he focuses on helping accredited investors build emerging markets startup portfolios, with a particular interest in B2B and B2B2C opportunities within sectors like logistics, supply chain, and distribution. Simultaneously, he serves as Chief Financial Officer and Director at Alkaid Acquisition Corp., a blank check company aiming for business combinations in areas like IoT, smart manufacturing, and renewable energy. reflectventures+2
Friedman's educational background includes an undergraduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and multiple Masters Business Administration degrees from prestigious institutions such as London Business School, HKU School of Professional & Continuing Education, and Columbia Business School, all obtained in 2014. marketscreener+1

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