# Nader AlSalim

> Nader AlSalim is the founder and CEO of Gaia, based in New York. After a 14-year investment banking career that included Goldman Sachs and VTB Capital, he became a sole founder, building a company backed by investors including Seedcamp, Kindred Capital, Atomico and Valar Ventures. Gaia announced a $100 million debt facility from Viola Credit in May 2026.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Gaia
- **Organizations:** Gaia, Citi, Goldman Sachs, VTB Capital
- **Nationality:** Lebanese
- **Known for:** Founded Gaia as its sole founder., Built a company with operations in the UK and US., Gaia reported $37 million in cumulative equity funding by May 2026.

## Career timeline

- **Before Gaia** — Worked in investment banking for 14 years; career included Citi, executive director at Goldman Sachs and head of Middle East at VTB Capital.
- **2019** — Appointed a director of Gaia on 21 May 2019.
- **2021** — Seedcamp announced participation in a $3 million seed round alongside Kindred Capital and Clocktower.
- **2022** — Gaia announced a $20 million equity round led by Atomico on 14 February.
- **2024** — Gaia expanded into the US; an October interview described a team of 38.
- **2025** — A $14 million equity round led by Valar Ventures was reported in January.
- **2026** — Gaia announced a $100 million debt facility from Viola Credit in May to support US expansion.

## Achievements

- Founded Gaia as its sole founder.
- Built a company with operations in the UK and US.
- Gaia reported $37 million in cumulative equity funding by May 2026.
- Gaia secured a $100 million debt facility from Viola Credit in May 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Gaia announced a $100 million debt facility from Viola Credit for US expansion; reported equity funding total was $37 million.

## Links

- Website: https://gaiafamily.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nader-alsalim-45146674

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Last updated: 2026-10-27