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CE-Ventures

CE-Ventures

United Arab Emiratescrescententerprises.com

Overview

CE-Ventures is the corporate venture capital platform of Crescent Enterprises, a diversified conglomerate based in the UAE. Founded in 2017, the firm invests in early- to late-stage high-growth companies and select venture funds globally, with a focus on the US, MENA, India, and Southeast Asia. Its investment scope is versatile and includes sectors such as fintech, foodtech, B2B SaaS, energy tech, medical tech, supply chain management, AI, and blockchain. CE-Ventures also acts as a Limited Partner in other VC funds. In May 2021, it was announced that the platform aimed to double its investments to $272 million by 2022.

Portfolio Companies

18

Investments

CE-Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Think BioscienceJan 2026Series ACo-investor
DistilSep 2025Series ALead
AloomicAug 2025Series BCo-investor
PierSightMay 2025SeedCo-investor
NorthLadderOct 2024Series BCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersUnited Arab Emirates
Year FoundedN/A

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