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DisruptAD

DisruptAD

United Arab Emiratesdisruptad.ae

Overview

DisruptAD is the venture capital platform of ADQ, one of the largest holding companies in the Abu Dhabi region. Launched in 2021, it consolidates ADQ's VC initiatives to invest in startups and venture capital funds. The platform also establishes incubators and accelerators to support Abu Dhabi's innovation ecosystem. DisruptAD invests in early-stage technology companies across various sectors including Healthcare, Pharma, Food and Agriculture, Mobility, Logistics, and Energy. Its geographical focus includes the UAE, the broader Middle East and North Africa region, India, China, South East Asia, and the United States.

Portfolio Companies

17

Investments

DisruptAD investments
CompanyDateStageLead
CollegeDekhoJul 2024Series BCo-investor
BayzatDec 2022Series CLead
BluegroundNov 2022Series C ExtensionCo-investor
SimplilearnNov 2022Series ECo-investor
SalmonOct 2022Series ACo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersUnited Arab Emirates
Year FoundedN/A

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