Swethal Kumar

Swethal Kumar, an accomplished executive, is presently at the helm of Startupscale360 FZE as its CEO. He co-founded The Crossroads, a venture dedicated to nurturing startup ecosystems in the Caucasia region, and Codelattice360, a MENA-focused venture studio. Noteworthy is Startupscale360's role as the UAE national organizer for the Entrepreneurship World Cup since 2022. Boasting a diverse educational background, Kumar holds degrees from the prestigious London Business School and is a qualified Indian Chartered Accountant. With over 20 years of residence in the United Arab Emirates, Swethal Kumar possesses profound insights into the region's dynamics. His career includes a significant stint at Mubadala Investment, a globally prominent sovereign fund, where he played an active role in diverse sectors such as aluminum, aerospace defense and ICT, financial services, and health care. His contributions encompass the establishment of Hub71, a government-backed startup ecosystem, highlighting his influential contributions. Swethal Kumar's expertise extends to the mobility sector, where he is actively involved in launching a mobility-focused VC fund and serves as an angel investor in mobility startups. Beyond financial backing, he provides strategic guidance, propelling startup expansion, facilitating market access, and aiding capital procurement.