Ahad is an experienced finance and investment professional specializing in private equity and venture capital. He started his career with UBS Investment Bank in New York, and later worked within private equity investment teams at the Abraaj Group, Evercare and Fosun focused on consumer transactions within emerging markets. In his last role prior to founding IX Partners, Ahad led strategy, finance and fundraising for a leading software startup.  

Rahat is an experienced private equity professional specializing in capital raising and fund formation. Rahat started his career at the Abraaj Group where his focus was on strategic initiatives and global fundraising. Rahat later joined LGT, the largest royal family-owned private banking and asset management group globally, where he helped set up the firm’s emerging markets investment platform, Lightrock. In his last role prior to founding IX Partners, Rahat led the fundraise for one of the UK’s largest hospitality groups.