Makhoul Mikael Hajjar is a co-founder and managing partner of P1 Ventures based in Dakar, Senegal, who brands himself as a contrarian investor backing African founders building from unexpected places rather than the typical focus on major hubs like Lagos or Nairobi. Of Senegalese-Lebanese origin, he previously helped set up Pamoja Ventures connecting Gulf and African capital, and now focuses on early-stage African software and AI companies while emphasizing pattern-breaking founders and non-consensus bets across sectors like fintech, logistics, and healthcare.