- Disrupt.com Allocates $100 Million to Build and Support AI-Focused Startups Globally
- Funding Targets Five Key Sectors, Including AI, Cybersecurity, Web 3.0, and Retail
UAE-based Disrupt.com has announced a $100 million investment to build and support artificial intelligence-focused startups worldwide.
The company is targeting five key strategic sectors: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, Web 3.0, automotive technology, and retail innovations.
Its current portfolio includes ZigChain, a Web 3.0 platform, PureSquare, a cybersecurity firm, and Squatwolf, a sportswear brand.
Disrupt.com was founded by entrepreneurs Aqib Gadit, Uzair Gadit, and Umair Gadit, who previously made headlines after selling their company Cloudways to Digital Ocean for $350 million in 2022—marking the largest tech acquisition in Pakistan’s history.
The company has already invested over $40 million in its portfolio, which includes four growth-stage companies and seven early-stage startups.
In addition to capital, Disrupt.com provides technical expertise and operational support through its team of 650+ professionals.
Commenting on this milestone, Aqib Gadit, co-founder of Disrupt.com, stated:
“Now is the time to double down on our expertise and investments to empower the next generation of startups. With the rise of Web 3.0 and AI, our region has the potential to lead the way.”
