Asad Jamal
Founder at ePlanet Capital Advisors US, Inc.
Profile
Asad Jamal is the founder and currently holds multiple positions.
He founded ePlanet Capital Advisors US, Inc. in 1999 and currently serves as the Chairman.
In addition, he is currently the Chairman & Managing Director at Draper Fisher Jurvetson ePlanet Intl.
(Europe) Advisors Ltd.
since 2001.
He is also a Director at Friendi Group FZ LLC and a Member-Governors Board at Professional Education Foundation since 2023.
Mr. Jamal has held several former positions, including Co-Chairman at Draper Fisher Jurvetson ePlanet Ventures from 1999 to 2007.
He has also served as a Director at IntraPace, Inc., IXI Mobile, Inc., Visto Corp., Baidu, Inc., Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa, and Peregrine Investments Holdings Ltd.
As for his education, Mr. Jamal attended the London School of Economics & Political Science, where he obtained an undergraduate degree.
Asad Jamal active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Draper Fisher Jurvetson ePlanet Intl. (Europe) Advisors Ltd. | Chairman | 2001-11-30 |
ePlanet Capital Advisors US, Inc.
 ePlanet Capital Advisors US, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance ePlanet Capital Advisors US Inc (ePlanet Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Asad Jamal. The firm is headquartered in San Jose, California. | Founder | 2010-06-21 |
Friendi Group FZ LLC
 Friendi Group FZ LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Friendi mobile operates as a mobile virtual network operator. It provides mobile telecommunication services to consumers. The company was founded by Mikkel Vinter in 2006 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Professional Education Foundation | Director/Board Member | 2023-07-26 |
Former positions of Asad Jamal
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
IXI Mobile, Inc. /Old/
 IXI Mobile, Inc. /Old/ Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services IXI Mobile, Inc. develops phone operating system software and mass market messaging devices. PMG (Personal Mobile Gateway) technology allows a mobile phone or data-centric device to wirelessly internet enable a variety of companion devices such as messaging devices, watches, cameras and MP3 players. The company’s customers include mobile operators and service providers as well as device manufacturers. It was founded in 2000. The company is located in Redwood City, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2007-07-05 |
Draper Fisher Jurvetson ePlanet Ventures
 Draper Fisher Jurvetson ePlanet Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1999, Draper Fisher Jurvetson ePlanet Ventures (DFJ ePlanet), founded by Asad Jamal, in partnership with Draper Fisher Jurvetson is a global venture capital firm headquartered in Redwood City, California with additional offices in Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong London Tokyo and Mumbai. | Chairman | 2007-03-26 |
Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa
 Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa operates as a mobile virtual network operator. It provides mobile telecommunication services to consumers. The company's brands include Virgin Mobile and Friendi Mobile. It also offers outsourced services to mobile network operators by operating focused brands and mobile packages. The company was founded by Erik Dudman Nielsen and Mikkel Vinter in 2006 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Director/Board Member | - |
| BAIDU, INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
IntraPace, Inc.
 IntraPace, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology IntraPace, Inc. develops systems for the treatment of obesity. These also track patient activity levels, providing an overview of food consumption and exercise trends. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Asad Jamal
| London School of Economics & Political Science | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| BAIDU, INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 10 |
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| Draper Fisher Jurvetson ePlanet Intl. (Europe) Advisors Ltd. | |
Draper Fisher Jurvetson ePlanet Ventures
Draper Fisher Jurvetson ePlanet Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1999, Draper Fisher Jurvetson ePlanet Ventures (DFJ ePlanet), founded by Asad Jamal, in partnership with Draper Fisher Jurvetson is a global venture capital firm headquartered in Redwood City, California with additional offices in Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong London Tokyo and Mumbai. | Finance |
Visto Corp.
 Visto Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Visto Corp. provides connectivity software solutions for secure access to messaging applications. Its products include VM 6, VMIE, VMPE, and VMEE. It offers mobile messaging technology solutions for wireless PDA's and Smartphone's. The company was founded by Daniel Mendez, Hong Q. Bui, and David Cowan in 1996 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Technology Services |
ePlanet Capital Advisors US, Inc.
ePlanet Capital Advisors US, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance ePlanet Capital Advisors US Inc (ePlanet Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Asad Jamal. The firm is headquartered in San Jose, California. | Finance |
IXI Mobile, Inc. /Old/
IXI Mobile, Inc. /Old/ Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services IXI Mobile, Inc. develops phone operating system software and mass market messaging devices. PMG (Personal Mobile Gateway) technology allows a mobile phone or data-centric device to wirelessly internet enable a variety of companion devices such as messaging devices, watches, cameras and MP3 players. The company’s customers include mobile operators and service providers as well as device manufacturers. It was founded in 2000. The company is located in Redwood City, CA. | Technology Services |
| Peregrine Investments Holdings Ltd. | Finance |
IntraPace, Inc.
IntraPace, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology IntraPace, Inc. develops systems for the treatment of obesity. These also track patient activity levels, providing an overview of food consumption and exercise trends. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Health Technology |
Friendi Group FZ LLC
Friendi Group FZ LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Friendi mobile operates as a mobile virtual network operator. It provides mobile telecommunication services to consumers. The company was founded by Mikkel Vinter in 2006 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Communications |
Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa
Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa operates as a mobile virtual network operator. It provides mobile telecommunication services to consumers. The company's brands include Virgin Mobile and Friendi Mobile. It also offers outsourced services to mobile network operators by operating focused brands and mobile packages. The company was founded by Erik Dudman Nielsen and Mikkel Vinter in 2006 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Communications |
| Professional Education Foundation |
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