ADQ

ADQ is a holding company established in 2018, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It manages a diverse portfolio of significant enterprises that are integral to the emirate's economy. ADQ focuses on various key sectors, including utilities, tourism and hospitality, aviation, transportation, logistics, industry, real estate, media, healthcare, agribusiness, and financial services. The company aims to support and enhance Abu Dhabi's economic landscape by investing in and fostering growth across these essential industries.

Evgeny Glushkov

Associate Investment Director - Head of Airlines and Mobility

Fran Loranca

Associate Director

Aziz Moolji

Executive Director

H.E. Mohammed Hassan Alsuwaidi

CEO

28 past transactions

Lumi AI

Seed Round in 2025
Lumi AI empowers businesses, particularly mid-to-large CPG and retail companies, to uncover valuable insights from their operational data. Its AI-driven platform allows teams to generate custom reports and extract insights using plain language prompts, eliminating the need for complex coding languages like SQL or Python. This enables faster, more informed decision-making and helps reduce reliance on overburdened data teams. Clients have successfully identified multi-million dollar opportunities hidden in their inventory, sales, and procurement datasets, driving significant cost savings and productivity gains.

Aramex

Acquisition in 2025
Aramex is a prominent logistics and transportation company based in the United Arab Emirates, established in 1982. Initially recognized as an express operator, Aramex has since transformed into a global brand known for its comprehensive and customized logistics solutions. The company operates across four main segments: Courier, Freight Forwarding, Logistics, and Other operations. The Courier segment primarily focuses on delivering small packages worldwide, while the Freight Forwarding segment facilitates the transport of goods via air, land, and sea. The Logistics segment provides services such as warehousing, supply chain management, and inventory management. Additionally, Other operations encompass various services, including catalog shipping, document storage, airline ticketing, and visa assistance. With a workforce of over 13,900 employees and a presence in more than 60 countries, Aramex has established a robust global network and continues to expand its innovative service offerings to meet diverse customer needs.

Odeabank

Acquisition in 2024
Odeabank is a commercial banking institution that offers a wide range of financial services tailored for both individuals and businesses. The bank provides essential services including finance, credit, loans, foreign trade, investment, cash management, and deposit solutions. Odeabank is dedicated to sustainable development and operates with a strong sense of social responsibility, ensuring that it meets the diverse financial needs of its clients efficiently. Through its comprehensive offerings, the bank aims to facilitate convenient access to essential financial services, thereby supporting its customers in achieving their financial goals.

Plenary Group

Secondary Market in 2024
Plenary Group is a principal investment firm specializing in the development and operation of public infrastructure across Australia, Canada, and the United States. Established in 2005, the company focuses on public-private partnership projects and offers a range of services including finance, planning, commercial development, asset management, and operations. Plenary Group aims to assist government and public sector agencies by providing tailored investment solutions that align with their growth objectives. The firm is recognized for its distinctive approach, which emphasizes delivering exceptional results for clients, partners, communities, and the environment. Through its investment arm, Plenary Group also seeks to provide institutional investors with opportunities in social infrastructure.

Sagard

Secondary Market in 2023
Sagard Holdings, established in 2002, is a multi-strategy alternative asset manager headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in New York and Toronto. As a private equity arm of Power Corporation of Canada, Sagard specializes in middle-market investments, focusing on FinTech and HealthTech sectors in the United States and Canada. The firm targets companies with a minimum profit of $10 million, seeking significant minority or control positions. Sagard offers a unique, long-term shareholder perspective and provides tailored financing solutions through its Sagard Credit Partners vehicle.

Sagard

Funding Round in 2023
Sagard Holdings, established in 2002, is a multi-strategy alternative asset manager headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in New York and Toronto. As a private equity arm of Power Corporation of Canada, Sagard specializes in middle-market investments, focusing on FinTech and HealthTech sectors in the United States and Canada. The firm targets companies with a minimum profit of $10 million, seeking significant minority or control positions. Sagard offers a unique, long-term shareholder perspective and provides tailored financing solutions through its Sagard Credit Partners vehicle.

Bayzat

Series C in 2022
Bayzat LLC is a technology company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that specializes in providing online insurance and human resources solutions to businesses. Founded in 2011, it operates a platform that allows companies and individuals to compare and purchase health insurance policies, while also offering services such as car insurance. The company's Bayzat Benefits platform enables users to manage their insurance policies, track benefits, and access information about healthcare providers. Additionally, Bayzat provides human resource software that helps businesses manage employee records, track time off, and administer health insurance plans. By automating these processes, Bayzat aims to enhance employee experiences and streamline HR administration for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company currently supports over 80,000 employees across various organizations.

Vistria Group

Private Equity Round in 2022
Vistria Group, established in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, is a private investment firm focusing on middle-market companies in the United States. It specializes in the healthcare, education, and financial services sectors, leveraging its team's unique expertise in operating, financial, and regulatory aspects to navigate complex investment landscapes.

Okadoc

Series B in 2022
Okadoc is a healthtech start-up focused on enhancing the healthcare experience by offering the region’s first instant online appointment booking platform. This platform connects patients with healthcare providers across more than 130 specialities, allowing users to find doctors who accept their insurance, book appointments online, and manage their schedules through features like reminders, rescheduling, and cancellation. Okadoc provides a 24/7 intelligent medical calendar system and a cloud-based solution that integrates with existing hospital and clinic management systems, helping practitioners and healthcare facilities reduce appointment no-shows and optimize patient bookings. The platform also includes a telemedicine feature, facilitating virtual consultations to connect patients with doctors nationwide. Available for free to patients through its website and mobile app, Okadoc aims to deliver a seamless and efficient healthcare experience for users at any time and from any location.

Salmon

Series A in 2022
Salmon is a financial services company that operates a platform designed to integrate technology with the financial industry. The company aims to enhance customer experiences by offering inclusive services that cater to a diverse clientele, from novices to experts. Through a blend of innovative technology, thoughtful product design, robust security measures, and data analytics, Salmon focuses on empowering clients with greater financial freedom. The company's mission is to simplify financial management, transforming it from a daunting task into a more accessible and user-friendly experience. By prioritizing customer care, Salmon seeks to alleviate the common fears associated with financial services, enabling individuals to concentrate on what truly matters in their lives. With a commitment to creating jobs and providing easy access to finance for millions in the Philippines, Salmon is dedicated to reshaping the financial landscape for its customers.

Tropic Biosciences

Series C in 2022
Tropic Biosciences UK Ltd, established in 2016 and based in Norwich, is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of commercial tropical crops. It employs advanced plant breeding and non-GMO gene editing techniques to create high-performing varieties, catering primarily to the coffee and banana industries. The company's mission is to promote grower wellbeing, consumer health, and sustainable environmental practices through its innovative, non-GMO methods, which significantly accelerate the breeding process to meet growing food demands and local community needs.

Fashinza

Series B in 2022
Fashinza is a B2B marketplace focused on streamlining trend forecasting and sourcing for fashion brands and retailers. Utilizing an AI platform, Fashinza analyzes data from various sources to predict emerging trends and design preferences. The company integrates a design platform with a network of 200 cloud-connected factories, facilitating a fully online experience for users. This approach allows Fashinza to offer manufacturing as a service, providing enhanced visibility throughout the procurement process. By leveraging its extensive factory network, Fashinza aims to improve production times and reliability in the apparel industry.

Unifrutti

Acquisition in 2022
Unifrutti is a fruit and vegetable import and export firm based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, specializing in the production and distribution of high-quality fresh fruit. The company operates across 14,000 hectares of farms in countries such as Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, South Africa, the Philippines, Italy, and Spain, managing approximately 700,000 tonnes of fresh fruit. Unifrutti's business model is characterized by full integration across the value chain, encompassing manufacturing, research and development, packaging, processing, logistics, and distribution. The firm employs its own land and sea transport capabilities, including a fleet of ships, and collaborates with major container companies to ensure efficient logistics. Serving over 500 customers in more than 50 countries, Unifrutti offers a diverse range of fruit varieties, including bananas, apples, grapes, and lemons, ensuring a steady supply of fresh products to its clients worldwide.

TruKKer

Series B in 2022
TruKKer is a technology-enabled truck aggregator based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, founded in 2016. The company operates a logistics and fleet management platform that simplifies road freight and logistics operations by integrating demand and supply for land freight services. TruKKer's platform connects shippers and carriers in real time, ensuring maximum utilization of available trucks and reducing overall transportation costs. The company's network, powered by real-time data analytics, enhances reliability and transparency while creating opportunities for data monetization and consolidated procurement. By offering end-to-end coverage and a comprehensive service portfolio, TruKKer facilitates cross-border transportation services for various end markets, benefiting both shippers and transporters alike.

Yalla Fel Sekka

Series A in 2022
Yalla Fel Sekka is a technology platform specializing in on-demand delivery services tailored for urban environments. The company facilitates rapid logistic solutions for a diverse range of customers, including businesses and individual consumers. By leveraging a versatile fleet and an efficient operations team, Yalla Fel Sekka serves multiple sectors, such as groceries, pharmacies, and e-commerce. The platform enables seamless purchasing and delivery experiences, allowing consumers to order items online and receive them at home. Additionally, Yalla Fel Sekka supports small and medium-sized businesses by providing access to the growing e-commerce market, reducing the need for substantial investments in their own logistics capabilities. Through its scalable business model, the company positions itself as a key player in the intra-city logistics and courier services landscape.

PharmEasy

Venture Round in 2021
PharmEasy is a health tech startup founded in 2015 by Dharmil Sheth, Mikhil Innani, and Dhaval Shah as a subsidiary of Ascent Health. The company operates an online platform that offers a range of healthcare services, including teleconsultation, medicine deliveries, and diagnostic test sample collections. By digitizing the pharmaceutical supply chain, PharmEasy connects patients with local pharmacies and diagnostic centers, facilitating access to essential medicines and healthcare products. This approach aims to make healthcare services more available, affordable, and accessible to patients.

Eltizam Asset Management Group

Private Equity Round in 2021
Eltizam Asset Management Group provides asset management services to clients across a wide range of industries and sectors.

Acino

Acquisition in 2021
Acino is a Swiss pharmaceutical company based in Zurich that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and international marketing of effective and innovative pharmaceuticals, particularly in novel drug delivery forms. Operating under the brand 'Acino Switzerland', the company focuses on delivering high-quality medicines to emerging markets, with a strategic emphasis on regions such as the Middle East, Africa, Ukraine/CIS, and Latin America. In addition to its pharmaceutical offerings, Acino provides contract manufacturing services and covers therapeutic areas including pain management, women's health, and critical care. Its diverse product range encompasses tablets, capsules, injectables, and topical solutions, as well as medical devices and diagnostic products, thereby enhancing patient care and supporting healthcare professionals in drug development.

Trendyol

Private Equity Round in 2021
Trendyol is a prominent e-commerce platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in retailing a diverse array of products, including fashion items for women, children, and men, as well as accessories, cosmetics, and home decorations. Founded in 2010, it has grown to become the largest internet employer in the country, employing around 2,000 individuals. Trendyol's commitment to enhancing the e-commerce experience leverages advanced technology, allowing customers to conveniently purchase products at their convenience. In 2018, the company entered a strategic partnership with Alibaba Group, marking a significant investment in Turkey's internet sector. Through its broad product offerings and user-friendly platform, Trendyol serves a growing customer base in Turkey and the MENA region.

BYJU'S

Series F in 2021
BYJU'S is a prominent global ed-tech company founded in India in 2011, dedicated to providing adaptive and engaging learning solutions to over 150 million students worldwide. The company aims to make high-quality education accessible to learners of all ages through its flagship product, BYJU's: The Learning App, and a diverse portfolio that includes brands such as Disney-BYJU's Early Learn, BYJU's FutureSchool, and WhiteHat Jr. BYJU'S employs personalized learning methodologies that cater to individual learning styles and paces, supported by a network of over 12,000 teachers. The platform utilizes original content, watch-and-learn videos, animations, and interactive simulations to create a contextual and practical learning experience. Additionally, BYJU'S has formed innovative partnerships with major companies like Disney and Google to enhance engagement. Headquartered in India, BYJU'S operates in more than 21 countries and offers programs in over 8 languages, further solidifying its position as a leader in the education technology sector.

Rizek

Series A in 2021
Rizek Limited is a technology startup based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, that provides an online platform for booking on-demand services across multiple categories. Founded in 2019, Rizek connects users with service professionals in areas such as beauty and wellness, maintenance, healthcare, education, and automotive services. Through its application, the company aims to create job opportunities in the MENA region while enabling users to earn income by offering their own services. By facilitating access to a diverse range of professional services, Rizek enhances convenience for consumers and supports economic growth in the region.

Amoun Pharmaceutical Company

Acquisition in 2021
Amoun Pharmaceutical Company S.A.E. is a prominent Egyptian firm specializing in the development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of a diverse array of human pharmaceuticals and animal health products. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Cairo, the company not only serves the domestic market but also exports its products to approximately 28 countries across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Amoun's extensive product portfolio includes various therapeutic areas, such as anesthesia, respiratory conditions, urinary disorders, and gastrointestinal health. The company is committed to addressing unmet therapeutic needs, with over 30 new products in various stages of registration aimed at tackling high-prevalence diseases of national interest. Amoun's robust product pipeline and ongoing expansions are central to its growth strategy, ensuring a sustained contribution to healthcare and enhanced value for stakeholders.

Biocon

Private Equity Round in 2021
Biocon Limited, established in 1978 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company. It specializes in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of a wide range of biopharmaceuticals, including biosimilars, novel biologics, and complex small molecule APIs. Biocon's portfolio spans recombinant human insulin, insulin analogs, monoclonal antibodies, and therapeutic proteins, targeting areas like diabetes, oncology, and immunology. The company operates through four segments: Biosimilars, Generics, Novel Biologics, and Research Services. It also offers contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical industry through its subsidiary, Syngene. Biocon's mission is to expand patient access to affordable, high-quality biopharmaceuticals, driven by a commitment to innovation and humanitarian responsibility.

Pharmax Pharmaceuticals

Acquisition in 2021
Pharmax Pharmaceuticals is a UAE-based pharmaceutical company that specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of affordable branded generic medications. The company focuses on various therapeutic areas, including cardiology, diabetes, gastroenterology, and neurology. Pharmax offers a diverse range of products, primarily small molecule and oral solid dosage forms, along with other dosage forms such as injectables, inhalers, topical treatments, and liquid orals. By providing cost-effective generic options, Pharmax aims to enhance accessibility to essential medications for patients.

Louis Dreyfus Company

Private Equity Round in 2020
Louis Dreyfus Company B.V. is a global merchant and processor of agricultural goods, headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 1851, the company specializes in the trading and processing of various agricultural products, including animal feed, pet food, food and beverages, bioenergy, new proteins, and ingredients for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It also engages in the production of textiles and fibers. In addition to its processing capabilities, Louis Dreyfus Company offers transportation services via river, rail, and road, facilitating the efficient distribution of its products. The company, previously known as Louis Dreyfus Commodities B.V., rebranded in March 2016 and operates as a subsidiary of Louis Dreyfus Company Netherlands Holding B.V. Its mission is to provide sustenance for a growing population while promoting sustainable practices across its operations.

Aramex

Post in 2020
Aramex is a prominent logistics and transportation company based in the United Arab Emirates, established in 1982. Initially recognized as an express operator, Aramex has since transformed into a global brand known for its comprehensive and customized logistics solutions. The company operates across four main segments: Courier, Freight Forwarding, Logistics, and Other operations. The Courier segment primarily focuses on delivering small packages worldwide, while the Freight Forwarding segment facilitates the transport of goods via air, land, and sea. The Logistics segment provides services such as warehousing, supply chain management, and inventory management. Additionally, Other operations encompass various services, including catalog shipping, document storage, airline ticketing, and visa assistance. With a workforce of over 13,900 employees and a presence in more than 60 countries, Aramex has established a robust global network and continues to expand its innovative service offerings to meet diverse customer needs.

Verloop.io

Series A in 2020
Verloop.io is a prominent customer support automation platform that specializes in enhancing customer engagement through advanced conversational AI. The company employs sophisticated natural language processing and machine learning technologies to automatically address customer inquiries and issues, providing a seamless support experience across various communication channels. By automating customer interactions, Verloop.io enables businesses to personalize their communication, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs. This approach not only allows clients to streamline their support processes but also helps in generating more leads, scheduling meetings, and fostering stronger customer relationships, ultimately saving time, money, and resources for businesses.

Al Dahra Holding

Corporate Round in 2020
Al Dahra Holding is a leading agribusiness company focused on cultivating, producing, and trading essential food commodities and animal feed. The company specializes in products such as rice, flour, fruits, and vegetables, catering to a diverse customer base that includes government and commercial sectors. With a workforce of 5,000 employees, Al Dahra operates in over 20 countries and serves more than 45 markets, establishing a strong presence particularly in Asia and the Middle East. The company is committed to supporting local communities by providing farming, grain processing, and supply chain management services, ensuring a stable food supply across its operational jurisdictions.
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