Mohammed Zarroug
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Co-Founder
London, GB
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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Biography
Mohammed Zarroug is a private equity investor and venture capitalist. He is the Founder of Lumen Investments, which invests in both established and start-up businesses, and divides his time between London and Dubai.
He primarily backs disruptive businesses with strong, conscious brands that appeal to the modern consumer. He invests in those with strong management teams and a clear market proposition, blending their commercial success with environmental and social impact.
Mohammed has built a large portfolio of businesses across food and beverage, tech, consumer goods, art, and media. He is a member of the venture fund OMAKASE Investment Club, which has backed fast-growing businesses such as environmentally conscious coldtech firm Therma, natural food brand Pollen + Grace, and restaurant group Bancone.
Mohammed is Founder and Director of Unitas Client Advisory, which advises many of the world's largest transnational businesses, states, and high-net-worth individuals on regulatory compliance in the MENA region.
He previously founded a boutique advisory firm that advised companies in a range of sectors on their entry and growth in the Gulf region, and served as Chief Operating Officer at a leading Dubai-based investment company.
He began his career at Credit Suisse, where he gained worldwide experience working across a wide range of desks in London, Singapore, Zurich and Dubai. He worked in several teams while at Credit Suisse, including Asset Management, Foreign Exchange Advisory, and Private Banking.
In 2021, Mohammed launched the Lumen Foundation to support animal rights and homelessness causes.
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Background
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2018 — Present
Co-Founder
Unitas Client Advisory
Unitas Client Advisory is a trusted consulting company that offers a custom-tailored spectrum of consulting and business advisory services to a diverse client base that includes financial institutions, corporations, and top executives.
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2017 — Present
Founding Partner
Lumen Investments
Lumen Investments Limited is a multi-asset investment and advisory firm. The company works in emerging markets and specialises in niche market transactions and strategic investments. They strive to be an industry leader that provides significant, safe, and long-term growth to companies, clients and co-investors.
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2005 — 2009
Asset Management
Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse is a prominent Swiss investment bank and financial services corporation that was formed in 1856. Swiss Universal Bank, International Wealth Management and Asia Pacific are the three regional departments that the firm serves.
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2011 — 2017
Founding Partner
Caeruleum
Caeruleum is a leading multi-asset investment and advisory company. The corporation takes pride in their close connection with and extensive knowledge of businesses in their care.
Formative Years
Education
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George Washington University
BA in Economics
2001 — 2005
Areas Of Focus