Damascene Capital traces its roots to the journey of its founder—born in Beirut, raised in the ancient city of Damascus, and sharped by the values of resilience, patience, and ambition that define the Levant.
His path eventually led him to Canada and the United Arab Emirates, shaping a perspective that confidently bridges East and West.
What began in 1996 as a series of entrepreneurial ventures has since evolved into Damascene Capital—a privately owned investment company governed by the Aboujeb family.
From a personal mission to build and support enduring businesses, it has steadily developed into a platform carried forward from one generation to the next, with broader reach and deeper operational experience.
Ziad has led Damascene Capital since its inception. He is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, specializing in financial technology and digital transformation. Ziad is the co-founder of 180 Capital, a leading tech-driven financial services group. He brings deep expertise in market structure, product design, and technology strategy, with a proven track record of building scalable platforms serving clients in over 50 countries. Ziad holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University and a Gemology Certificate from the Gemological Institute of America.
Tarek Aboujeb is an Associate at Damascene Capital, where he supports the company’s investment strategy. His work spans research, analysis, and strategy execution. Alongside his role at Damascene, Tarek is actively involved at Centroid Solutions, gaining first-hand experience in applied technology and innovation within the financial sector. He complements his practical work with ongoing academic development through university-level online courses in computer science, business strategy, and data analytics.
