Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Education • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) |
Stages | Seed, Series A, Series B |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
Dubai Cultiv8 is an asset management company that operates under Dubai Cultiv8 Holdings Limited (DCHL), which is Shariah-compliant and based in the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC). The company is the asset management arm of DCHL and is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). Dubai Cultiv8 specializes in managing and growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through direct investments, advisory services, and logistical support to help these businesses scale up into international markets. Their investment strategy focuses on the technology, healthcare, education industries, among other high-potential sectors. Dubai Cultiv8 differentiates itself by providing active partnership and leadership in the companies they invest in, participating in their growth and success while also offering a broad range of advisory services that span financial, corporate, technological, and logistics assistance not only to their investee companies but to the broader market as well. They prioritize investor needs and are committed to delivering innovative products and services aimed at achieving above-average returns. Their global business conduct adheres to ethical practices and legal compliance, with a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, prioritizing positive impacts on society and the environment. Their investment team is recognized for being talented, multi-tasked, well-connected, and knowledgeable, enabling them to identify and pursue disruptive investment opportunities. Dubai Cultiv8's vision involves leveraging relationships with Dubai SME and MBRF to enhance the SME ecosystem with a keen eye on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects, thus elevating the SMEs' role in the economy. They aim to develop equity and financing vehicles for SMEs in their chosen sectors, both locally and internationally. The company's mission revolves around maximizing stakeholder value by introducing high-quality investment products with risk management in mind, replicating successful models regionally and beyond, and building knowledge and expertise in investing and managing startups to late-stage companies in the UAE and expanding into the broader MENA region. The majority shareholder is Mohamed bin Rashid Fund for SME (MBRF), with minority shares owned by family offices from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and India.