THE TEAM

We focus on seeding innovative and inspirational new solutions to big problems. Deeply passionate about life, Blindspot is a reflection for what we believe are necessary attempts to address critical issues. Always seeking to push the boundaries into real venture, while forming long term partnerships, our intention is to participate in the invention of a future that we can be proud of.

Ahmed Hentati
Managing Partner


Leads the firm's search for the next inspiring pioneers to back, along with supporting the fund’s portfolio. As a Boston enthusiast, Ahmed started his career by working with local startup accelerators and seed venture funds, before founding Blindspot Ventures to double down on the ecosystem.

Hassan Dayekh
Managing Partner


Leads operations at the firm and co-heads the investment committee. Dedicated practitioner of Brazilian Jiujitsu, Hassan started his career in banking and, later on, as a managing partner in the growth stage venture capital arm of a $4B+ Multi-Family office co-leading their investments across private markets.

Dalil Abdellaoui
Partner


Leads Blindspot’s European and Middle Eastern office and sits on the investment committee. Dalil brings a cross-border perspective spanning private equity, venture capital, and family office advisory — with a background in LBO execution, merchant banking, and multi-stage investing, bridging the US ecosystem with emerging opportunities across private markets.

Dr Benjamin Xie
COO


Ben is a seasoned operator and dealmaker with deep roots in private equity and family office advisory. As Chief of Staff at a multi-family office overseeing 50+ professionals, he led the execution of over $1B in Real Assets transactions spanning real estate, private aviation, and maritime — bringing a rare blend of institutional rigor and hands-on operational leadership to Blindspot.