Yasin Sebastian Qureshi

Yasin's path to success is a fascinating one. After studying art, this self-taught entrepreneur (autodidact) defied expectations by building his own investment bank from the ground up.

At the age of 29, he achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the youngest CEO and founder of an investment bank in Europe.

Starting at just 20 years old with only 10,000 Deutsche Mark saved from student side hustles, his vision was revolutionary: creating and selling AI-powered (algorithmic) trading signals online. This was back when such technology was in its early stages.

His success, however, presented a hurdle. As Yasin had also built the entire electronic trading infrastructure, German regulations mandated a banking license. Undeterred, he reinvested his profits, securing a license and transforming his venture into a fully-fledged bank, regulated across Germany, the UK, UAE, and eventually Hong Kong.

This remarkable achievement culminated in a successful public offering on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in 2007.

In 2014, Yasin set his sights on a new challenge: redefining financial trading. He launched naga.com, a platform dubbed the "Instagram for online trading." His vision propelled NAGA to an IPO in record time – less than 24 months. This achievement required special permission from the German Stock Exchange, as regulations typically mandate a longer waiting period. Notably, Hauck & Aufhaeuser, Germany's second-oldest bank, was among its early investors.

Yasin's entrepreneurial spirit is further evidenced by his unique achievement: becoming one of the few Germans to have successfully taken two companies public in Germany. In 2019, he sold the majority of NAGA to FOSUN, China's leading private conglomerate.

Beyond finance and technology, Yasin's passion extends to the world of biotechnology. Since 2014, he has actively pursued investments and acted as an advisor in this sector, particularly focusing on groundbreaking cancer treatment therapies.

In parallel, Yasin has produced several internally renowned films, showcasing his creative side and expanding his portfolio of endeavours.