Jassem Osseiran is the Co-Founder and CSO PlaysOut Technologies—described across sources as a mini‑game and Gaming‑as‑a‑Service initiative—and with the investment and advisory firm 611 Capital. He has also appeared on advisory rosters and industry directories including 4CPro and PocketGamer.biz, and lists mentoring roles with startup programs on his professional profile ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}.

Education

Jassem Osseiran completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics at the University of San Francisco, attending from 2006 to 2010. ^[9]

Career

Early Career and Venture Development

Jassem Osseiran began his career as a Venture Development Associate at Rocket Internet GmbH in New York, where he worked from February 2011 to June 2015. The company focuses on developing and scaling internet-based business models across different markets. Available sources do not specify individual projects or responsibilities attributed to Osseiran during this period, which served as a basis for later work with web3 technologies.

He later served as Senior Executive – Investments at PHD in Dubai from November 2015 to January 2018. His role was related to investment activities within a global media and communications network.

GIMA Group (Global Investment and Management Associates)

Osseiran was co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of GIMA Group, Inc. from May 2018 to February 2022, based in Dubai. The firm is described as an alternative investment advisory and investor network operating across multiple markets.

611 Capital Investments

Sources identify Osseiran as founder (2020) and/or managing partner of 611 Capital, an investment platform operating across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Asia.

B-Engaged

Since April 2023, Osseiran has been a Partner (MENA) at B-Engaged, with activities associated with London. The company operates in sports, gaming, and esports representation and marketing.

BoltOS

Osseiran served as Head of Gaming at BoltOS from August 2023 to July 2025 in London. The platform is described as a social TV ecosystem that integrates content creators from social media environments.

PlaysOut Technologies

Since May 2024, Osseiran has been co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of PlaysOut, based in Dubai. The company develops infrastructure for integrating mini-games into digital applications, including super apps. Public descriptions indicate compatibility with ecosystems similar to WeChat, incorporating features such as embedded games and payment flows.

Boltos (also styled BoltOS)

Additional organizational listings associate Osseiran with entities related to BoltOS in Web3 and digital media contexts. ^{[1] [3] [4] [6] [7] [9]}

Notable projects and initiatives

PlaysOut and the “mini‑game layer”

• Concept and positioning: PlaysOut is described as enabling embeddable mini‑games and mini‑programs delivered as a service for third‑party platforms, aligning with GaaS concepts to simplify distribution and expand engagement options for partners. The approach emphasizes rapid, low‑friction gameplay and discoverability through existing content ecosystems rather than standalone app installations ^{[2] [3]}.
• Super‑app and SDK emphasis: Reporting characterizes PlaysOut’s model as providing SDK interfaces and publishing tools oriented to super‑app integrations. The same coverage cites exploration of Web3 and AI themes; however, architecture, protocols, and deployment metrics are not specified in the accessible materials ^[2].
• Market narrative: Across interviews and profiles, Osseiran’s commentary frames mini‑games as a practical tool for user acquisition and retention in mobile and short‑form contexts, with GaaS mechanics allowing distribution through existing high‑traffic platforms. The extent of commercial partnerships or live‑deployment data is not provided in the cited pages ^{[3] [2]}.

611 Capital initiatives

Public profiles describe 611 Capital as an investment and incubation vehicle spanning the EU, MENA, and Asia ^{[3] [2]}.

Alternative investments via GIMA Group

GIMA Group is presented as an alternative investment advisory with a growth orientation and multi‑regional footprint. Osseiran’s role is characterized as operational and commercial leadership, focusing on strategic partnerships and asset management ^[4].

Advisory, mentoring, and board roles

• 4CPro advisory board: Osseiran appears on 4CPro’s advisory board, indicating a formal advisory capacity. The page summarizes his experience and positions him as an operator across investment and venture roles ^[4].
• Startup mentorship and institutional advising: His professional profile lists roles such as Strategic Advisor at Ithra and mentor roles at Startupbootcamp and Founder Institute. These listings corroborate advising and mentoring activity, though public date ranges and scopes are limited in the accessible profile snapshot ^[5].
• Additional directory and profile corroboration: Industry directories and profiles (e.g., PocketGamer.biz, Coruzant) also present Osseiran as an advisor, speaker, and mentor to technology and gaming companies, reinforcing a pattern of ecosystem engagement ^{[3] [7]}.

Timeline (selected events)

• 2006–2010: Attendance at the University of San Francisco (degree details not specified on the cited profile view) ^[5].
• 2011: GIMA Group, Inc. stated as established (Osseiran listed as founding partner and COO on advisory bio) ^[4].
• 2020: Founded 611 Capital Investments (as reported in interview/profile coverage) ^[2].
• 25 February 2021: Advisory profile for Osseiran published by 4CPro (documents GIMA and advisor context) ^[4].
• Date not specified: Co‑founder role at PlaysOut; titles vary by source (co‑founder, Founder & CSO, and founder/CEO all appear across profiles) ^{[1] [8]}.
• April 22, 2025: Interview/profile on IrishTechNews discussing PlaysOut and GaaS themes ^[2].
• Date not specified: Listed on the Boltos org chart (unverified listing on the platform) ^[6].

These entries compile verifiable events and date markers visible in the cited materials; several role start/end dates and company founding dates remain unreported in the sources used here ^{[2] [1]}.

Awards and recognition

The cited materials do not list formal awards, honors, or industry prizes conferred on Osseiran. Industry visibility is evidenced by interviews and directory features, but no verifiable award citations are present in the provided sources ^{[3] [1]}.

Verification notes and data gaps

• Role titles at PlaysOut: Sources vary between “co‑founder,” “Founder & CSO,” and “founder/CEO.” The variation is recorded across professional and directory listings and is noted here without privileging one listing in the absence of a single definitive, dated corporate bio ^{[1] [8] [7] [2]}.
• Founding dates and funding: PlaysOut’s exact founding date, fundraising rounds, investors, revenue, and user metrics are not documented in the materials cited here. 611 Capital’s AUM, portfolio, and realized exits are likewise unspecified in the accessible profiles ^{[8] [2]}.
• Early‑career chronology: Claims of Rocket Internet venture building and MENA entrepreneurship appear in interview and directory profiles but lack detailed timelines and project lists in the sources used for this entry ^{[2] [7]}.
• Education specifics: University of San Francisco attendance is listed; degree name and graduation year vary by source and are not confirmed in a primary institutional record within the materials used here ^{[1] [6]}.
• Technical architecture: PlaysOut’s SDK specifications, platform support, and infrastructure are discussed at a high level in interview coverage but lack engineering‑level documentation in these sources ^[2].

Categories

• People: Technology Entrepreneurs
• People: Investors and Advisors
• Industry: Gaming and Esports
• Technology: Web3 and Blockchain
• Business: Startups and Venture Building

External links

• Jassem Osseiran — LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jassem-osseiran/
• Crunchbase — Jassem Osseiran: https://www.crunchbase.com/person/jassem-osseiran
• IrishTechNews — Interview/profile: https://irishtechnews.ie/gaming-as-a-service-jay-osseiran-playsout/
• TheOrg — Boltos org chart (unverified): https://theorg.com/org/boltos/org-chart/jassem-osseiran
• Coruzant — Executive profile: https://coruzant.com/profiles/jassem-osseiran/
• 4CPro — Advisory board entry: https://4cpro.com/advisory-board/jassem-osseiran/
• ContactOut — Directory listing: https://contactout.com/jassem-osseiran-75827
• PocketGamer.biz — Industry page: https://www.pocketgamer.biz/industry/jassem-osseiran/