Mubadala Ventures

What is Mubadala Ventures?

Mubadala Ventures is a corporate venture capital fund based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. As a strategic business unit of Mubadala Investment Company, they specialize in seed to later-stage investments. Their primary objective is to foster innovation across various sectors by partnering with visionary entrepreneurs and companies that align with their interests.

They aim to offer more than just financial investment by helping startups to scale effectively, leveraging the extensive Mubadala network, and providing strategic guidance.

Mubadala Ventures holds a global focus with a particular interest in industries such as semiconductors, life sciences, technology, and new materials.

Their investment thesis revolves around identifying disruptive and transformative technologies and business models that can deliver long-term value not only to their portfolio but also to the broader economy of the UAE. By advocating for industrial diversification, they support the UAE's vision of building a knowledge-based economy.

Their approach is both tactical and opportunity-driven, with an emphasis on driving commercial returns, forging industry partnerships, and enhancing the competitive landscape of the sectors they engage in. Alongside their direct investment strategy, Mubadala Ventures also operates a fund of funds program, investing in leading venture funds, and a ventures team in the United States, expanding their reach and influence within the global innovation ecosystem.