Dubai – Sharikat Mubasher: UAE-based venture builder Disrupt.com announced a $100 million fund to build and invest in AI-first technology startups globally.
The newly announced fund will focus on five sectors: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, Web 3.0, automotive technology, and retail innovation, according to an official press release.
Disrupt.com primarily targets early-stage companies from pre-seed to Series A, emphasizing ventures with strong product-market fit and clear paths to profitability rather than unsustainable hypergrowth.
Disrupt.com was founded by Aaqib Gadit, Uzair Gadit, and Umair Gadit, the entrepreneurial trio behind Cloudways, a cloud hosting platform acquired by DigitalOcean for $350 million in 2022. The deal remains the largest-ever technology exit from Pakistan. Following the exit, the founders relocated to the UAE and established Disrupt.com to reinvest their capital and expertise into the next generation of startups.
Unlike conventional investors, Disrupt.com operates as a venture builder through its ‘CoBuild’ model, where it works alongside founders as a fractional co-founder. In addition to funding, the firm provides startups with technical expertise, go-to-market support, and operational resources to accelerate growth.
The firm’s growing portfolio already includes ZigChain, a Web 3.0 platform managing hundreds of millions in assets; PureSquare, a cybersecurity startup; and Squatwolf, a UAE-based fitness apparel brand. Disrupt.com has also made strategic investments in AI-focused platforms such as Agentnoon, a workplace transformation tool, and Ahya, a climate action scaling platform.
As regional funding conditions become increasingly challenging, Disrupt.com aims to support startups built on solid business fundamentals, combining cutting-edge innovation with clear profitability strategies.
