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.
Associate Investment Director - Head of Airlines and Mobility
Fran Loranca
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Aziz Moolji
Executive Director
H.E. Mohammed Hassan Alsuwaidi
CEO
28 past transactions
Lumi AI
Seed Round in 2025
Lumi helps teams explore operational data, generate custom reports and extract insights with plain language prompts—no SQL or Python needed—unlocking hidden value, boosting productivity, and reducing reliance on overburdened data teams. Mid-to-large CPG and F10 retail clients using Lumi uncovered [multi-million dollar opportunities](https://www.lumi-ai.com/case-study/how-lumi-helped-a-textile-manufacturer-reduce-raw-material-procurement-costs-by-38) hidden in inventory, sales, and procurement datasets, driving faster, more informed decisions.
Aramex International
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 range of financial services aimed at both individuals and businesses. Its offerings include finance, credit, loans, foreign trade, investment, cash management, and deposit services. Committed to sustainable development and social responsibility, Odeabank ensures that its clients can conveniently address their financial needs through various products such as lending, insurance, and deposit facilities. The bank focuses on providing comprehensive solutions to support the financial well-being of its customers.
Plenary Group
Secondary Market in 2024
Thier vision is to be a world leader in developing, providing and managing public infrastructure, recognised for a distinctive approach that delivers outstanding results for clients, partners, communities and the environment.
Sagard
Secondary Market in 2023
Sagard is a multi-strategy alternative asset manager founded in 2002 by Power Corporation of Canada, aimed at creating value through a unique ecosystem approach that encompasses capital, culture, and a strong network. The firm unites the Desmarais family with prominent industrial families and distinguished investors to support talented entrepreneurs. Sagard specializes in proprietary credit opportunities, focusing on public and private middle-market companies across Canada and the United States. Through its Sagard Credit Partners vehicle, launched in 2017, the company provides a broad range of financing solutions, including term loans, high-yield bonds, mezzanine financing, and customized alternatives tailored to meet the specific needs of businesses. Sagard emphasizes a long-term investment outlook and aims to establish enduring relationships with the companies it finances, guided by an experienced investment team with a history of collaboration.
Sagard
Funding Round in 2023
Sagard is a multi-strategy alternative asset manager founded in 2002 by Power Corporation of Canada, aimed at creating value through a unique ecosystem approach that encompasses capital, culture, and a strong network. The firm unites the Desmarais family with prominent industrial families and distinguished investors to support talented entrepreneurs. Sagard specializes in proprietary credit opportunities, focusing on public and private middle-market companies across Canada and the United States. Through its Sagard Credit Partners vehicle, launched in 2017, the company provides a broad range of financing solutions, including term loans, high-yield bonds, mezzanine financing, and customized alternatives tailored to meet the specific needs of businesses. Sagard emphasizes a long-term investment outlook and aims to establish enduring relationships with the companies it finances, guided by an experienced investment team with a history of collaboration.
Bayzat
Series C in 2022
Bayzat LLC operates an online platform in the United Arab Emirates that allows users to compare and purchase health insurance policies. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Dubai, the company also provides a suite of services including Bayzat Benefits, which enables users to track their insurance policies, view benefits and exclusions, and access information about covered networks and nearby hospitals. In addition to health insurance, Bayzat offers car insurance services and human resource software solutions that help businesses manage employee records, track time off, and administer health benefits. By streamlining the insurance and payroll processes, Bayzat aims to enhance the overall employee experience for over 80,000 individuals, particularly focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises.
Vistria Group
Private Equity Round in 2022
The Vistria Group is a private investment firm based in Chicago, founded in 2013. It specializes in investing in middle-market companies primarily within the healthcare, education, and financial services sectors. The firm employs a comprehensive approach to evaluate potential investments by considering operational, financial, and regulatory perspectives. Vistria Group focuses on B2B and non-financial services, as well as sectors like education technology and health technology, predominantly in the United States. As a registered investment adviser, Vistria Group aims to navigate the complexities of the investment landscape effectively.
Okadoc
Series B in 2022
Okadoc is a healthtech start-up that aims to enhance the healthcare experience for patients and providers. As the region's first instant online appointment booking platform, it connects patients with healthcare providers across over 130 specialities. Patients can easily find doctors who accept their insurance, book appointments online, and manage their schedules with features that include reminders and rescheduling options. Okadoc offers a robust medical calendar system that helps practitioners and healthcare facilities optimize bookings and reduce appointment no-shows. Its platform also supports telemedicine, allowing for virtual consultations and connecting patients with healthcare professionals nationwide. The service is free for patients and accessible via its website and mobile applications for iPhone and Android. Overall, Okadoc strives to deliver a seamless, efficient healthcare experience for users anytime and anywhere.
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 specializes in developing high-performing commercial varieties of tropical crops, utilizing advanced non-GMO gene editing techniques. The company focuses on promoting cultivation efficiencies to address the increasing global food demand while enhancing grower wellbeing and consumer health. By significantly accelerating the breeding process, Tropic Biosciences aims to deliver genetic improvements that empower local farming communities to produce organic crops. Their commitment to sustainable agricultural practices reflects a broader goal of improving environmental outcomes.
Fashinza
Series B in 2022
Fashinza is a B2B marketplace focused on the fashion industry, offering a comprehensive platform that enhances trend forecasting and sourcing for fashion brands and retailers. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Fashinza analyzes data across various layers and platforms to predict emerging trends and designs. The platform integrates a design tool with a network of 200 cloud-connected factories, enabling users to source products efficiently while maintaining a fully online experience. Additionally, Fashinza provides a manufacturing-as-a-service system that grants users visibility into every step of the procurement process, facilitating faster and more reliable production times within the apparel sector.
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 communities. The platform facilitates instant delivery for a diverse range of customers, including businesses and individual consumers, by providing efficient intra-city logistics and courier services. It caters to various sectors such as groceries, pharmacies, and e-commerce, enabling users to purchase items online and receive them promptly at their homes. With a scalable business model and a robust operational framework, Yalla Fel Sekka acts as a growth catalyst for small and medium-sized businesses, allowing them to tap into the expanding e-commerce market without significant investment in logistics infrastructure.
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 leading e-commerce platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in retailing a diverse range of products including fashion items for women, men, and children, as well as shoes, bags, accessories, cosmetics, and home decor. Established in 2010, Trendyol has grown to become the largest internet employer in Turkey, employing approximately 2,000 people. The company focuses on providing a seamless shopping experience powered by technology, allowing customers to purchase what they want at their convenience. In 2018, Trendyol formed a strategic partnership with Alibaba Group, marking the largest investment in Turkey's internet sector to date. With its extensive product offerings and commitment to customer satisfaction, Trendyol serves as a central hub for online shopping 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 on-demand services booking platform. Launched in 2019, Rizek connects users with service professionals across various sectors, including beauty and wellness, maintenance, healthcare, education, and automotive services. Through its application, the company aims to create job opportunities while offering a range of services that allow users to earn income based on service provision. By focusing on diverse categories such as home care, car services, and fashion, Rizek seeks to enhance accessibility to essential services in the MENA region.
Amoun Pharmaceutical Company
Acquisition in 2021
Amoun Pharmaceutical Company S.A.E. is engaged in the development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of a diverse range of human pharmaceutical and animal health products, primarily in Egypt. Established in 1998 and headquartered in Cairo, the company exports its products to around 28 countries across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Amoun's extensive product portfolio addresses various therapeutic needs, including treatments for high-prevalence diseases and conditions of national interest. The company maintains a strong pipeline, with over 30 new products at various stages of registration, aimed at meeting unmet healthcare demands. By focusing on quality healthcare solutions, Amoun Pharmaceutical is positioned to contribute significantly to the health sector while driving growth and enhancing value for its stakeholders.
Biocon
Private Equity Round in 2021
Biocon Biologics Limited, based in Bengaluru, India, is a subsidiary of Biocon Limited that specializes in the development and commercialization of biopharmaceutical solutions. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on producing high-quality, affordable biosimilars, novel biologics, and complex small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Biocon Biologics operates with a commitment to enhancing patient access to advanced therapies, leveraging its robust capabilities in drug development and manufacturing. The company also engages in the production of generic formulations for markets in the U.S. and Europe, highlighting its global reach and dedication to making essential medications available to those in need.
Pharmax Pharmaceuticals
Acquisition in 2021
Pharmax Pharmaceuticals is a UAE-based pharmaceutical company that focuses on the manufacture and marketing of affordable branded generic medications. The company specializes in various therapeutic areas, including cardiology, diabetes, gastroenterology, and neurology. Pharmax produces a range of dosage forms, primarily small molecule and oral solid dosage pharmaceuticals, along with injectables, inhalers, topical applications, and liquid orals. By offering these products, Pharmax aims to make essential medications more accessible to patients, thereby contributing to healthcare affordability.
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 International
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 focuses on enhancing customer support and engagement through advanced conversational AI. The company leverages natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) technologies to automatically address customer inquiries, providing a personalized experience while reducing operational costs. By automating conversations, Verloop.io enables businesses to streamline their customer interactions, generate leads, and strengthen customer relationships efficiently. This approach allows clients to save time and resources while ensuring that they deliver high-quality support experiences across multiple channels.
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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