# Alif

> Alif is a San Francisco venture capital firm backing Muslim founders at the earliest stage. It combines investments of up to $500,000 with partner credits, founder programs, recruiting support, and an in-person community.

- **Founded:** 2022
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Omar Waseem (Founder and General Partner)
- **Products:** Early-stage venture investment, Alif Sessions, Alif HQ, Alif Summit, Alif Press
- **Notable:** Held Alif Summit on February 1, 2025, with more than 600 attendees reported by contemporary coverage., Built a portfolio spanning automotive AI, cybersecurity, healthcare, property technology, and consumer software., Reports more than 200 founders through Sessions.

## Products & services

- **Early-stage venture investment** — Up to $500,000 in funding plus up to $750,000 in partner credits; recruiting, revenue, and fundraising support. Rolling applications.
- **Alif Sessions** — Seven-week remote pre-accelerator focused on finding buyers and building a repeatable path to revenue.
- **Alif HQ** — San Francisco workspace and in-person founder community with office hours and events.
- **Alif Summit** — Founder and creator conference first held in San Francisco on February 1, 2025.
- **Alif Press** — Omar Waseem’s published notes on building, recruiting, and company culture.

## Achievements

- Held Alif Summit on February 1, 2025, with more than 600 attendees reported by contemporary coverage.
- Built a portfolio spanning automotive AI, cybersecurity, healthcare, property technology, and consumer software.
- Reports more than 200 founders through Sessions.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Waseem published Words Your Team Lives By, describing how Alif adapted communication and prioritization as it grew.
- **2026-05** — Waseem appeared on the Muslim Founder podcast to discuss Alif and entrepreneurship.

## Links

- Website: https://alif.build/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alifdotbuild
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/alifdotbuild
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sessionsbyalif/

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Last updated: 2026-10-27