Dubai-based Disrupt.com to channel $100 million into creating and endorsing AI-centric startups
Disrupt.com, a venture builder based in Dubai, has announced a significant investment of $100 million to build and back AI-first technology ventures globally. The firm, founded by Aaqib Gadit, Uzair Gadit, and Umair Gadit, aims to help shape the future by aiding the next wave of startups.
The firm employs a three-pronged approach. First, they acquire specialized boutique professional services firms that have domain expertise in specific verticals. These firms are then onboarded onto an AI-driven practice management platform, which is AI-native and built from the ground up. The third step involves working iteratively with the firms’ domain experts to embed custom AI automation, enhance client experience, improve business scalability, and drive operational efficiency.
Disrupt.com's model aims to combine deep domain knowledge with proprietary AI technology to modernize and scale professional services beyond what traditional vertical SaaS can achieve. This approach aligns with the firm's investment in and operation of AI-native companies that transform how services are delivered at scale globally.
The firm's current portfolio includes a variety of startups. ZigChain, a Web3.0 platform with 500,000+ users and hundreds of millions in managed assets, is one such venture. Agentnoon, an organizational transformation platform, and PureSquare, a cybersecurity venture, are also part of Disrupt.com's portfolio. Notably, the portfolio also includes Squatwolf, an UAE-homegrown fitness apparel brand.
In addition to building startups from scratch, Disrupt.com also co-builds ventures alongside external founders and makes strategic investments in early-stage startups and VC funds. The firm primarily focuses on pre-seed to Series A stage startups with strong organic growth potential and clear paths to profitability.
Aaqib Gadit, the Founding Partner of Disrupt.com, expressed his excitement about this journey. He believes that with Web 3.0 in its infancy and AI storming into our lives, the opportunity to problem-solve and create businesses that will fit the needs of how people live and work is up for grabs. He further stated that the region can not only keep up but also lead the way in the tech sector.
Disrupt.com functions as fractional co-founders, providing dedicated engineering, go-to-market, and operations teams. The firm provides not just capital but also technical and operational expertise to help startups scale, with a team of 650+ professionals.
Since its inception, Disrupt.com has already deployed over $40 million across its portfolio, including four growth-stage companies built from idea stage, seven investments in early-stage companies, and an exit valued at $350 million. With the fresh $100 million commitment, the firm aims to further expand its portfolio.
The investment targets five strategic sectors: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, Web 3.0, automotive technology, and retail innovation. As Disrupt.com embarks on this new journey, it is poised to make a significant impact in the global tech landscape.
Disrupt.com's investment strategy focuses on backing AI-first technology ventures globally, as they aim to combine deep domain knowledge with proprietary AI technology to modernize and scale professional services.
The firm's new $100 million investment will be allocated towards ventures in the artificial intelligence sector, as Disrupt.com embarks on a mission to make a significant impact in the global tech landscape.
