Fadwa Ouardani

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Angel Investor at Kontigo (YC S24)

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Overview

Fadwa Ouardani is a VC investor and business angel with Leblon Capital, investing in early-stage companies across the US and Europe. A graduate of ESSEC Business School and IIM Ahmedabad, she focuses on a "founders first" approach with a special interest in deep tech. People she has worked with describe her as super organised with profound knowledge in Artificial Intelligence.

Fadwa is a voracious learner who stays current in the rapidly evolving AI space by reading newsletters and articles rather than listening to podcasts or reading books. She is passionate about the intersection of data and healthcare, having authored articles on the future of the health tech industry and the European eHealth market.

Unique fact: Fadwa has a publicly stated investment philosophy of working up close with founders, rejecting the role of a distant spectator handing out wisdom.

Personality Overview

Demanding

Judgemental

Upfront

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Founder-centric Investing
Her core philosophy is "founders first, " believing that the team is the only durable asset in a company and works to help them become a generational success.
Deep Tech & AI
Has a stated "soft spot for deep tech and complex problems" and has spoken on podcasts about investing specifically in Machine Learning.
Health Tech & Data
Authored a detailed analysis on the health tech industry, focusing on the potential of big data to revolutionize healthcare and empower patients.

Media Appearances

Fadwa has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Angel Investor at Kontigo (YC S24)
5-2025
Angel Investor at Corgi
10-2024
Angel Investor at Gigs
9-2024
Angel Investor at Range
8-2024
Angel Investor at iCOMAT

Education

Master of Science in Management program (Grande Ecole) from ESSEC Business School
Master's degree from Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

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Exp : N/A Location : Berlin, Berlin, Germany Job Level : N/A Designation : Angel Investor at Kontigo (YC S24)
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Insights For Selling To Fadwa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers

DONT's

  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Fadwa is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Fadwa

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Fadwa move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Fadwa take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Fadwa

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