LEADING A MINDSHIFT
MINDSHIFT Capital is focused on post-seed early-stage companies in the U.S., Europe and Middle East. Through a global network, MINDSHIFT identifies companies with scalable technology, exceptional leadership and high growth potential. We invest with a gender lens, ensuring diversity of thought while narrowing the funding gap for female-led ventures.
OUR TEAM
Investment Team

Heather Henyon
Founding General Partner
Dubai / New York

Marcia Dawood
Venture Partner
New York, USA

Barbara Baumgartner
Investment Committee
Dubai, UAE

Rebecca Hall
Venture Partner
Dubai, UAE

Joumana Jallad
Investment Committee
Dubai, UAE

Katherine Kirsch
Venture Partner
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Advisors

Shelly Porges
Partner, The Billion Dollar Fund for Women Washington, DC

Daphne Kis
Director, WorldQuant University, New York

Zee Ahmedani
Investment Funds Partner
A&O Shearman LLP
Global

Najla Al-Midfa
CEO, Sheraa
Sharjah, UAE
Our Strategy
By focusing on women-led ventures, we are leading a mindshift towards investing with a gender-lens.
MINDSHIFT bring a hands-on portfolio approach built from decades of global operating experience and cross-border investing. We add immediate value to our investees by engaging our global networks to connect female founders, increase sales channels and support exits.
45
Years
Combined
Industry Experience
Current
100+
Investments
1000+
Deals
Screened
Leading a Mindshift towards Investing with a Gender Lens to Enhance Returns.
Our Strategy
By focusing on women-led ventures, we are leading a mindshift towards investing with a gender-lens.
MINDSHIFT bring a hands-on portfolio approach built from decades of global operating experience and cross-border investing. We add immediate value to our investees by engaging our global networks to connect female founders, increase sales channels and support exits.
