Disrupt.com, a UAE-based venture builder founded by Aaqib Gadit, Uzair Gadit, and Umair Gadit, has announced a $100 million commitment aimed at driving innovation in five key areas: AI, cybersecurity, Web 3.0, automotive technology, and retail innovation. This comes at a time when venture capital funding is in decline globally, with MENA VC investments dropping 29% in 2024.
Founded in Pakistan in 2008 as Gaditek, the company grew into a global player, making headlines in 2022 with the $350 million acquisition of Cloudways. Disrupt.com has since deployed over $40 million into its portfolio, supporting a mix of startups built from scratch, co-built with external founders, or invested in strategically.
The company aims to empower the next wave of technology pioneers by focusing on startups in the pre-seed to Series A stages. Founding partner Aaqib Gadit stated that with emerging technologies like Web 3.0 and AI shaping the future, now is the time to build businesses that address global needs.
Disrupt.com’s portfolio includes Web3.0 platform ZigChain, cybersecurity venture PureSquare, and AI-focused startups like Agentnoon and Ahya. While headquartered in the UAE, the company continues to draw talent from Pakistan, maintaining strong ties with its roots and helping to position the country as a key player in the global tech ecosystem.
