At a Glance
ADQ Ventures is the venture capital arm of ADQ, one of Abu Dhabi's largest sovereign wealth funds. Established in 2018, the firm leverages ADQ's massive $110B+ asset base to make strategic technology investments both regionally and globally. ADQ Ventures focuses on Series A and later-stage investments in AI, enterprise software, and climate technology companies, typically writing checks ranging from $10M to $100M+. The firm plays a crucial role in developing the UAE's technology ecosystem while also backing international companies that can benefit from access to Middle Eastern markets. Their portfolio includes ride-hailing giant Careem and agricultural technology company Pure Harvest. What sets ADQ Ventures apart is their ability to provide portfolio companies with unique access to government relationships, regional expansion opportunities, and follow-on capital from the broader ADQ ecosystem.
“The venture arm of ADQ focusing on technology investments across MENA and globally, particularly in AI, enterprise software, and climate technologies.”
ADQ Ventures primarily invests at the Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are scaling their go-to-market after proving product-market fit.
ADQ Ventures is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
ADQ Ventures focuses on investments in AI, Enterprise, Climate. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
ADQ Ventures manages approximately $2B in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.