Akram El Youssi

Akram El Youssi is an experienced entrepreneur and finance professional with a diverse background in investment and corporate finance. As the Founder & CEO of InstaVal since 2019, Akram has developed a data-driven platform to support investment readiness for founders and transaction support for investors. Previously, as COO of uqudo, Akram facilitated venture scalability across the Middle East and Africa. Akram co-managed Upside Capital, a corporate finance advisory firm, from 2010 to 2019 and founded Premony and Finworks, platforms focused on investment banking and deliverables. With a strong foundation in investment and finance from roles at CDG Capital, BMCE Capital, Upline Group, and Procter & Gamble, Akram holds an MBA from École des Ponts Business School and is a CFA charterholder.