Michael Lints

Michael Lints

VC

Founding Partner, MENA, Golden Gate Ventures

European entrepreneur building MENA-SEA cross-regional VC

Doha, Qatar3 notable investments
SeedSeries ASeries B+
AIFintechConsumerEnterprise SaaSDeep Tech

Background

Michael Lints is Founding Partner for MENA at Golden Gate Ventures, based in Qatar, with two decades of entrepreneurial and investment experience across Europe, Asia, and MENA. He co-founded an IT managed services startup in 2000 that was acquired in 2006, then launched a venture fund for Dutch SMEs in 2007, and served as Vice Chairman of Rotterdam's Economic Development Board. Since joining GGV in 2013, he has helped raise over $60M for the firm and its portfolio companies.

Investment Focus

Stages

SeedSeries ASeries B+

Sectors

AIFintechConsumerEnterprise SaaSDeep Tech

Based in: Doha, Qatar (Asia)

Notable Investments

Last updated: Jun 11, 2026