Global Ventures

What is Global Ventures?

Global Ventures is an investment fund that targets early to growth-stage investments in a broad range of industries with a particular focus on emerging-market founders with the mission to change the world.

By backing companies from the pre-seed to Series B stages, they seek out disruptive and innovative business models in sectors such as Software (Web Marketplace SaaS..), Media, Education, AgroTech, Businesses Solutions, FinTech (& Financial Services), Retail (& E-Commerce), A.I. (& Big Data), HealthTech (& Fitness), Blockchain (& Cryptos), Web Security (& Privacy), Future Of Work, Food & Beverage, Impact, Insurance (& InsurTech), Logistics (& Distribution), Medical Devices (& Hospital Services), Healthcare (& Wellness), Mobility, Consumer, Pharmaceutical (& Medicine), and others.

The fund operates with an investment range starting from $100,000 to a maximum of $5,000,000, with a preference or 'sweet spot' for investments around $1,500,000. Their approach goes beyond financial investment by actively engaging with portfolio companies and leveraging their insights, resources, and global network to drive growth and innovation.

Their investment thesis is centered around creating socio-economic and environmental impact, helping founders scale operations, and transforming sectors with technological solutions such as AI, digital manufacturing, and blockchain.

On their website, they showcase their commitment to resilient food security, efficient energy solutions, sustainable blue economies, and improving mobility in Africa. The firm places great emphasis on the socio-economic transformations through their portfolio companies, aligning with their focus on sustainability and impact. Moreover, Global Ventures provides deep dives into industry trends and fosters thought leadership via articles from their team on topics such as edtech in the Middle East, supply chain technologies, sustainability in emerging markets, and advancements in healthcare interfaces.

What they say:

We are an international venture capital firm based in the UAE.

What we look for: We invest in founders and ideas across emerging markets, including cyber security.