About us
Who we are
Dubai Cultiv8 Holdings Limited (DCHL) is a DIFC based Shariah-compliant company and fully owns Dubai Cultiv8 Investments Limited (DCIL) the regulated asset management arm of the holding company. DCHL aims to be the UAE’s leading public/private partnership specialising in the SME sector providing asset management services, management consultancy services, and helping entrepreneurs in developing and growing their businesses through direct investment, co-management, and providing logistics to scale up into international markets.
Our Vision
What : Leveraging on our relationship with Dubai SME and MBRF, to develop the eco-system with special attention on ESG which will enhance the SMEs participation and contribution in the economy.
How : Through the development of both equity & financing vehicles for small and medium sized technology companies specializing in the technology, healthcare, education, and other high potential sectors based locally, regionally, and internationally.
Our Mission
Maximise Dubai Cultiv8 stakeholders’ values through:
Introducing high quality investment products with attention to risk management.
Building knowledge and expertise in investing and managing start-ups, growth stage and late-stage technology companies in Dubai, expanding them to Abu Dhabi and other Emirates, then to Saudi Arabia.
Replicating the successful models and developing them in Saudi Arabia and scaling them up to larger MENA and beyond.
Philosophy
Our Investment Philosophy
To offer entrepreneurs and investors with pioneering products and services that target above-average returns. This philosophy is based on five principles:
- Keep our investors’ needs the focus of our business.
- Follow global standards of business conduct.
- Employ multi-tasking, well connected, and knowledge-based talents.
- Hunt for unique and disruptive investment opportunities in the field of technology.
- Maintain high levels of corporate social responsibility.
Meet our Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors are seasoned high calibre professionals working in the various departments of Government of Dubai and well-known in the UAE for their business acumen.
HE. Abdul Baset Al Janahi
Mr. Saeed Almarri
Mr. Nikhil Jalan
Mr. John Elkhair
Mr. David Nataf
Meet our Audit & Risk Committee Members
Shareholders
Geographic Stretch
Our investments are geared towards the emerging markets and more specifically in the GCC, MENA, and with lesser emphasis on greater Asia, Europe, and the US markets.
About us
Investments Diversity
Our investment strategy is to focus on a range of sectors, different stages of company life cycles (early, growth, and late-stage venture capital), different risk profiles, the expected returns, and the possible exit strategies. Geography is also an important factor, however, most of the businesses are digitizing their operations and incorporating technology to reduce commuting cost, hiring talents, and becoming more efficient. Investment diversity will balance the risk and reward of the acquired assets.