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ADIB Ventures

Investment Platform

A focused investment platform backing technology companies in their growth journey.

ADIB Ventures operates a focused investment platform backing technology companies at critical inflection points in their growth journey.

The platform is built within a Sharia-compliant investment framework, adopted as a differentiated approach to venture investing - one that enables access to exceptional founders and capital pools that remain underrepresented in global venture markets.

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ADIB Ventures manages a venture capital strategy focused on companies transitioning from product validation to scalable growth.

Investments are structured in accordance with Sharia principles, enabling founders and investors to participate in venture capital while preserving ambition, innovation and institutional standards.

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Why a Sharia-Compliant Venture Platform

A significant portion of the global technology ecosystem already operates in ways that are, by nature, compatible with Sharia principles - asset-light, equity-driven and focused on real economic activity.

Yet dedicated venture platforms designed to structure, govern and scale such investments for Sharia-oriented capital remain limited.

ADIB Ventures addresses this gap by providing a globally benchmarked venture strategy, implemented through a Sharia-compliant framework that connects aligned founders with long-term equity capital.

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Stage Focus

We primarily invest at Series A, with flexibility to invest selectively earlier or later. Typical portfolio companies demonstrate:

  • Clear product–market fit.
  • Early but repeatable commercial traction.
  • A defined path to scalable growth.
  • Institutional readiness across team, governance and reporting.

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Company Maturity

We focus on companies:

  • Addressing large and growing markets.
  • Building durable, transparent business models.
  • Positioned to scale responsibly over the long term.

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Investment Profile

  • Minority equity investments
  • Disciplined portfolio construction
  • Active engagement through governance and strategic support

All investments are structured in line with Sharia-compliant equity principles.

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Sectors of Focus

We invest in technology-enabled businesses where innovation reshapes large, complex industries, including:

  • Financial services & financial infrastructure
  • Enterprise software and data platforms
  • AI-enabled vertical applications
  • Adjacent sectors with strong structural growth dynamics

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Platform & Governance

The investment strategy is led by ADIB Ventures, supported by:

  • A dedicated in-house venture investment team.
  • Institutional investment committee and governance processes.
  • Collaboration with specialist venture advisors to enhance global reach, diligence and execution.

The platform is designed to support external limited partners, with governance aligned to global venture capital standards and Sharia investment principles (if we want to fundraise from outside LPs).

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Who is This Platform for

For founders seeking aligned venture capital, ADIB Ventures provides:

  • Long-term equity partnership.
  • Institutional support through scale.
  • A platform that understands both growth ambition and Sharia considerations.

Strategic Context

The venture investment platform operates independently, while remaining aligned with the Bank’s long-term priorities.

This alignment creates optional avenues for collaboration where appropriate, without constraining investment decision-making or founder autonomy.