Sulaiman Alireza

Sulaiman Alireza is a Hong Kong–based investor who founded 8point Capital, a technology investment firm that, in the firm's own words, "work[s] with entrepreneurs, building new economy businesses, in Asia and the Middle East." The firm is deliberately positioned at the intersection of two regions — strategically based out of Hong Kong (9F, 33 Des Voeux Road Central) and "deeply rooted in the Middle East" — leveraging networks across both for founders, funders and partners.

Before 8point, Alireza was an Executive Director at Asiya Investments in Hong Kong, an investment house specializing in Emerging Asia and acting as a bridge for capital between the Middle East and Asian markets. He spearheaded the establishment of Asiya's Hong Kong entity (launched 2013) and led its Direct Investments and Joint Ventures practice. Earlier, he spent roughly eight-plus years in Hong Kong and built his early career at HSBC Global Banking and Markets, holding roles including Project & Export Finance Analyst, Structured Capital Markets Associate, and Group Associate Director in Financing Solutions. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance from Bentley University (2000–2004).

Alireza is a member of the prominent Alireza merchant family, historically one of the oldest Saudi trading houses, and is currently associated with Xenel Investments (the family's diversified industrial and investment group) as a Managing Director. This gives his investing a genuine cross-border character: GCC capital and relationships on one side, an operating base and deal network in Greater China/Asia on the other. He has appeared as a speaker at ArabNet events (including Digital Kuwait), reflecting his role connecting Gulf capital to the regional tech ecosystem.

• Stage: Primarily seed / early-stage angel and direct investments.
• Theme: "New economy" / technology companies — his realized deals cluster around connected devices and IoT data platforms.
• Cross-border bridge: The consistent thread across Asiya Investments and 8point Capital is acting as a conduit between GCC capital and Asian (and Western) technology companies — he says 8point focuses on "cross-border opportunities between Asia and the GCC."
• Hands-on: Has taken board representation alongside seed checks (e.g., Pachube), indicating an active rather than purely passive angel posture.
• What makes him a fit: Founders building technology with a plausible Asia ↔ Middle East expansion angle, who can benefit from GCC relationships and a Hong Kong operating base.