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Strategic Development Fund
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Strategic Development Fund

Strategic Development Fund

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Abu Dhabi-based financial firm, Strategic Development Fund, invests in UAE's strategic sectors for economic impact.

Location
Abu Dhabi, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, AE
Founded
2019
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Strategic Development Fund (SDF), based in Abu Dhabi, focuses on generating financial returns and fostering economic impact within the UAE's strategic sectors. The firm invests in various stages, including Series A, B, and D, with a specific emphasis on equity investments in both local and international partnerships. SDF also provides developmental funding to bolster the UAE’s private sector.

Notable portfolio companies include EdgeQ, HawkEye 360, Ramon.Space, and Regent, which have collectively raised significant capital across different funding rounds. As the investment arm of the UAE’s Tawazun Council, SDF leverages its strategic position to offer unique value-add services to its portfolio companies, ensuring alignment with the UAE’s economic objectives.

Strategic Development Fund - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments4
Current Portfolio Count4
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Series A1 (25.0%)
Series B1 (25.0%)
Series D1 (25.0%)
Series Unknown1 (25.0%)

Stage Mix

Series A 25%Series B 25%Series D 25%Series Unknown 25%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

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Regent

HawkEye 360 logo

HawkEye 360

Ramon.Space logo

Ramon.Space

EdgeQ logo

EdgeQ

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Strategic Development Fund - Classification

NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
Show 5 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified