Uzma Siddiqui

CEO and Co-Founder at Quantasphere | Quantum Computing | Deep-Tech | Saudi-India Corridor

Saudi Arabia

About

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer at Quantasphere
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Managing Director at Salama Holdings
    May 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 3 mos

    • The Economic Adviser as part of a Consortium advising the Mozambican government on Social and Affordable Housing policies • The Economic Adviser as part of a Consortium advising the Mozambican government on policies to promote coastal shipping in Mozambique • Developing the business plan, investment strategy and structure of large-scale hospitality project with a total value of over USD 1.4 billion in Makkah for a South Asian Government. The project will provide a long term solution for pilgrim accommodation. Involved in sourcing local investors and developers and assisting in appointing consultants • Advising the shareholders of a health care clinic on their divestment strategy. Responsible for supervising market research and performing a valuation. Will assist shareholders in finding acquirers and closing the transaction

  • Development Manager at Capitas Group International
    2012 - 2013 · 1 yr

    • Involved with developing the business plan, investment strategy and structure of large-scale urban regeneration projects with a total value of over USD 3 billion in Makkah. Mandate includes advising the Al Balad Al Ameen Urban Regeneration Company (the development arm of the Makkah Municipality) on slum renewal as a public private partnership • Developed the concept, financial model and investment documentation for a construction finance fund of USD 100 million for mid-size developers. Involved in the fundraising for the initial seed capital of USD 10 million • Drafting a White Paper for the Amanah Jeddah (the Jeddah Municipality) on optimizing the delivery of affordable housing in Jeddah

  • Head, Advisory at Foras International Investment Company
    Sep 2011 - 2012 · 5 mos

    • Evaluated investment opportunities in the healthcare, agriculture and technology sectors in the Balkans and sub-Saharan Africa • Involved in negotiations for a JV with one of the largest South Korean conglomerates and the government of Mauritania in the pharmaceutical sector

  • Co- Founder and Managing Partner at Brahmazon Capital
    Mar 2011 - Sep 2011 · 7 mos

    • Conducted the market study and assessment for establishing affordable housing funds in India and Brazil • Developed the concept and investment structure for the Brahmazon Fator Minha Casa Minha Vida Fund”MCMV”, a USD 50 million real estate investment fund. Involved in fundraising seed capital of USD 5 million • Negotiated with external service providers including legal advisors, fund administrators and auditors to establish the structures for the fund • Negotiated and signed an MoU with Banco Fator, the second largest private investment bank in Brazil, to act as the Investment Advisor of “MCMV”