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ADIO Startup Matching Fund

ADIO Startup Matching Fund

Backs Abu Dhabi startups through equal co-investment beside committed lead venture capital partners.

OpenAbu Dhabi Investment OfficeUnited Arab EmiratesDeep-tech · adjacent
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About

The ADIO Startup Matching Fund is a dirham-for-dirham co-investment vehicle operated by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, designed to catalyze venture capital activity within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. For every dirham committed by a qualifying lead VC, ADIO invests an equal amount directly into the startup. The fund originated under the AED 535 million Ghadan Ventures Fund umbrella, launched in May…

What this grant funds

Dirham-for-dirham co-investment by ADIO alongside a committed lead VC in wholly Abu Dhabi-based startups, with match caps of AED 10M at seed stage and AED 50M at Series A.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.investwithabudhabi.com