Waqaas Rehman
About Waqaas Rehman
Waqaas Rehman serves as the Business Development Lead at InstaDeep Ltd, where he has contributed to the company's recognition as one of the top 100 AI companies globally. He has a diverse background in business development and research, with previous roles at Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures and the University of Oxford.
Current Role at InstaDeep
Waqaas Rehman serves as the Business Development Lead at InstaDeep Ltd since 2022. In this role, he focuses on driving business growth and establishing strategic partnerships. His work contributes to the company's recognition as one of the top 100 most promising AI companies globally, as noted by CB Insights AI100.
Previous Experience at Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures
Rehman worked at Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures in Berlin from 2018 to 2022. He held the position of Senior Analyst for one year and later served as Investment Manager for two years. His responsibilities included analyzing investment opportunities and supporting strategic initiatives within the organization.
Educational Background
Waqaas Rehman has a strong academic foundation in physics and business. He completed a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz from 2008 to 2011, followed by a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics at Goethe University Frankfurt from 2011 to 2013. He further pursued a DPhil in Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Oxford from 2014 to 2017 and completed the Venture Capital Executive Program at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business in 2019.
Involvement in Acquisition by BioNTech
Rehman played a significant role in the acquisition process of InstaDeep by BioNTech. This deal was valued at up to GBP 562 million ($680 million), highlighting his involvement in high-stakes business transactions within the technology sector.
Research and Development Experience
Waqaas Rehman has extensive experience in research and development. He interned at SCHOTT - Coating Technology for four months in 2013 and at Airbus for six months in 2012. Additionally, he worked as a PhD Researcher and Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Oxford from 2014 to 2016, focusing on semiconducting materials and terahertz spectroscopy.