
Mubadala
Description
Mubadala Investment Company is a prominent sovereign investor based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, managing a vast global portfolio aimed at generating sustainable financial returns for its shareholder. Established with a mandate to diversify Abu Dhabi's economy beyond oil, Mubadala has evolved into a strategic investor with significant stakes across a wide array of sectors worldwide. Its extensive portfolio, valued at over $276 billion as of late 2023, spans aerospace, healthcare, real estate, infrastructure, clean energy, financial services, and particularly, advanced technology.
The company's investment philosophy is characterized by a long-term, patient capital approach, focusing on high-growth industries and strategic partnerships that drive innovation and economic development. Mubadala often takes significant equity positions, acting as a strategic partner rather than just a financial investor, and is known for its ability to deploy substantial capital into large-scale projects and companies globally. This strategic depth allows them to support portfolio companies through various stages of growth, from early-stage ventures to mature enterprises.
A key component of Mubadala's investment strategy is executed through Mubadala Capital, its wholly-owned asset management subsidiary. Mubadala Capital operates several funds, including a robust venture capital arm that actively invests in technology and growth-stage companies across the US, Europe, and the MENA region. For instance, in 2023, Mubadala Capital closed its third global venture fund, Fund III, with $1.6 billion in commitments, underscoring its significant appetite for technology investments. Their venture arm typically targets companies with strong growth potential, often participating in Series B to Series D rounds, and sometimes earlier for promising opportunities.
Mubadala's global footprint and diversified investment strategy position it as a powerful force in the international investment landscape. Its commitment to fostering innovation and supporting transformative technologies aligns with its broader mission of contributing to a knowledge-based economy. Through its various investment vehicles, Mubadala continues to play a pivotal role in shaping industries and driving economic progress globally, while also delivering strong financial returns.
Investor Profile
Mubadala has backed more than 73 startups, with 9 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 21 rounds, about 29% of its total and boasts 28 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Series C, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, FinTech, Health Care.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $5M – $50M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (19%)
- Series C (15%)
- Series B (12%)
- Series A (11%)
- Series D (11%)
- Secondary Market (8%)
- Post Ipo Equity (7%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
- Series E (3%)
- Series F (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (33%)
- United Kingdom (12%)
- Saudi Arabia (10%)
- India (7%)
- Germany (7%)
- Singapore (4%)
- Russian Federation (4%)
- Switzerland (3%)
- Turkey (3%)
- Bermuda (3%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Health Care
- Software
- E-commerce
- Payments
- Finance
- Pharmaceutical
- Medical
- Biotechnology
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