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KAALM Venture Partners

Engineering the Future of Innovation

Building Strategic Bridges for Global Innovation into the UAE & beyond.

Our Mission

Our mission is to establish and be recognized as the preeminent, high-performance gateway for elite companies from any industry worldwide to enter, thrive, and lead within the UAE and on the global stage.

Welcome to KAALM Venture Partners

We're building a new standard for venture capital—bridging ambitious founders and exceptional companies from around the world with the resources and access needed to succeed in the UAE and globally. We believe meaningful progress comes from true partnership and hands-on involvement, not just capital.

With a team of world-class investors, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and royal family members, we combine global perspective with deep local insight. We work side by side with companies across sectors, guiding every stage of growth. Our mission: to turn ambition into impact and make the UAE and the world a true meeting point for innovation and lasting success.

Dubai to the World

The Unparalleled Opportunity

The UAE's Ascent & Global Innovation Hub

The 21st century is defined by rapid technological disruption and evolving global markets. The United Arab Emirates, under its visionary leadership, has embarked on an ambitious journey to become a leading global innovation and business hub, and a diversified, knowledge-based economy.

The World: A Universe of Ingenuity

Innovation is thriving across every sector and continent. Around the world, forward-thinking companies, whether established leaders or bold startups are developing breakthrough products, services, and ideas with the potential to make a global impact. KAALM Venture Partners is dedicated to connecting these ambitious ventures with new opportunities, supporting their entry into key markets and helping them scale to their fullest potential in the UAE and worldwide.

The KAALM Vision

Our vision for KAALM Venture Partners is clear and ambitious: to be recognized as the preeminent, high-performance gateway for outstanding companies from any industry, anywhere in the world, to enter, thrive, and lead within the UAE and on the global stage.

We are not simply building a bridge; we are architecting a strategic corridor—a comprehensive ecosystem of support, investment, and unrivaled access. Our mission is to empower world-class ventures to scale rapidly, succeed internationally, and establish the UAE as their home base for global growth and leadership.

The Architects of KAALM

A unique convergence of vision and capability, our founding pillars bring together unparalleled expertise and access, forming the bedrock of KAALM Venture Partners.

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

Founding Partner

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mana Al Maktoum offers royal patronage, strategic foresight, and unrivaled networks, unlocking high-level government pathways and market privileges that fast-track KAALM portfolio companies throughout the UAE.

Dr. Mohammad Al Redha

Dr. Mohammad Al Redha

Founding Partner

World-class HealthTech and AI transformation architect. With an MD and MSc from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and clinical-informatics training at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Al Redha oversees DHA's Health Informatics & Smart Health programs.

Karim Hwalla

Karim Hwalla

Founding Partner

Visionary market-entry leader with deep expertise in strategy, geopolitics, international business, and innovation. Karim uniquely blends regulatory insight with a passion for high-impact market expansion and international reach.

Adel Aktouf

Adel Aktouf

Founding Partner

Veteran serial tech entrepreneur, applied-AI strategist, and investment-banker-turned-VC, Adel Aktouf accelerates high-growth ventures with data-driven strategy, machine-learning playbooks, and hands-on execution.

Our Strategic Approach

A Synergistic Model for De-Risked Market Entry and Accelerated Growth for Global Companies in the UAE and Worldwide

The KAALM Advantage: Beyond Capital

Unmatched Market Access

Credibility and access in the UAE and the World

Accelerated Growth

Strategic introductions and business development

Expert Navigation

Regulatory and operational guidance in the UAE

Our Proven Pathway to Market Leadership

1

Elite Global Sourcing & Validation

This phase centers on the rigorous identification and vetting of the world's most innovative companies across all industries. Leveraging our proprietary AI-driven tools and deep market expertise, we ensure that only the highest-potential ventures are selected and fully prepared to succeed in the UAE and international markets.

2

Strategic Onboarding & UAE Integration

Selected companies are guided through a seamless setup process in the UAE, whether on the mainland or in a free zone, including IP structuring and bespoke market-entry strategies.

3

Hyper-Growth & Scale Engine

Intensive strategic business development, government facilitation, and access to growth capital to achieve rapid, sustainable growth in the UAE and across international markets.

Investment Focus & Industries

We welcome visionary founders from all sectors who are ready to scale in the UAE and internationally. While we are industry-agnostic, we have a particular interest in high-growth areas such as:

HealthTech FinTech AI & Machine Learning Clean Energy AgriTech Smart Cities EdTech Innovative Consumer Brands And More...

Our Ventures

Partnering with Visionary Founders & World-Changing Companies

Pioneering the Future, Together

KAALM Venture Partners is dedicated to forging powerful alliances with transformative companies poised for significant impact in the UAE and around the world.

Portfolio details coming soon

Are You a Global Innovator?

If you are leading a high-potential company from anywhere in the world and are ready to expand into the UAE and global markets, we invite you to connect with us.

Investment Opportunities

Join our exclusive network of investors and partners who are shaping the future of innovation in the UAE and worldwide through strategic investments and partnerships.

Connect with KAALM Venture Partners

Let's Discuss How We Can Engineer Your Success Globally

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Meydan Free Zone - Grand Stand - Nad Al Sheba - Nad Al Sheba 1 - Dubai

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