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Strategic Development Fund

Asia, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Description

Strategic Development Fund focus on financial return and economic impact within UAE’s strategic sectors.

Investor Profile

Strategic Development Fund has backed more than 7 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series D, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Israel.
  • Strong thematic focus on Aerospace, Wireless, Manufacturing.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (29%)
  • Series D (14%)
  • Series B (14%)
  • Undisclosed (14%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Seed (14%)

Country Focus

  • United States (57%)
  • United Kingdom (29%)
  • Israel (14%)

Industry Focus

  • Aerospace
  • Wireless
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation
  • Semiconductor
  • Automotive
  • Electronics
  • Analytics
  • Electric Vehicle
  • Marine Transportation
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Strategic Development Fund frequently co-invest with?

Razor's Edge Ventures
North America, Virginia, United States, Reston
Co-Investments: 1
Caffeinated Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Adage Capital Management
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
Insight Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
NightDragon
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
BlackRock
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Manhattan Venture Partners (MVP)
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
8090 Industries
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 1
Big Sky Partners
North America, California, United States, Sausalito
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Strategic Development Fund often collaborate with?

Marius Nacht
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv-yafo
Shared Deals: 1
AZ
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
MC
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Strategic Development Fund?

Hypercraft

Provo, Utah, United States

Hypercraft provides turn-key electric drive systems for today's e-mobility demands and tomorrow's wildest creations.

AutomotiveBatteryElectronicsTransportation
Series AJun 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $26,000,000
Regent

North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States

Regent develops and manufactures all-electric seagliders for high-speed regional coastal transportation.

Electric VehicleManufacturingMarine TransportationTransportation
Series AOct 5, 2023
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
HawkEye 360

Herndon, Virginia, United States

HawkEye 360 is a data analytics company that develops space-based radio frequency mapping.

AerospaceAnalyticsWireless
Series DJul 13, 2023
Amount Raised: $58,000,000
Cranfield Aerospace

Cranfield, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Cranfield Aerospace is an aerospace company focusing on the prototyping of new aerospace concepts.

AerospaceManufacturing
Series UnknownApr 21, 2023
Amount Raised: $12,435,491
EdgeQ

Santa Clara, California, United States

EdgeQ is an information technology company that specializes in the field of 5G chip systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyInternetSemiconductorWireless
Series BApr 19, 2023
Amount Raised: $75,000,000
DRONAMICS

London, England, United Kingdom

DRONAMICS is a cargo drone airline that develops drone technology for cargo transportation and logistics operations.

AerospaceDronesLogisticsShipping
SeedFeb 17, 2023
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
TriEye

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

TriEye is the pioneer of the world's first CMOS-based HD SWIR (Short-Wave Infrared) sensing solutions

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectronicsHardwareSemiconductorSensor
UndisclosedNov 10, 2021
Amount Raised: $74,000,000