What Medad Holding does

Medad Holding LLC is a privately held UAE-based investment and venture studio firm founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dubai. The firm operates three structured business divisions — Venture Studio (incubation and scaling of healthtech, fintech, Web3, and digital marketplace startups), Real Assets (P&L-driven operation of physical assets and infrastructure such as smart cities, sustainable urban developments, and food manufacturing), and IP Lab (deep-tech R&D plus licensing and commercialization of group-held intellectual property). Under these divisions the firm controls multiple wholly-owned operating subsidiaries: Medad Technology (ultrasonic drug and nicotine delivery, with reported 90%+ absorption and 300 million AED of cumulative R&D investment, developed with Mayo Clinic), Ayshei (Web3-enabled e-commerce marketplace), Boom Health (B2B/B2C healthcare facilitation), MH3 (Web3 and AI venture investing, housing ADGM-licensed digital-asset platform Ousoul), ItalFood (premium Italian dairy manufacturing with 4.8 tons/hour production capacity), BuGraphene (ISO-certified electronics and PCB manufacturing), and SEET LLC (investment vehicle that executed a US$100 million strategic investment in Nasdaq-listed NWTN Inc.). Medad also reports 790+ patents, 4 proprietary chips, 8+ industry certifications, 50+ global partnerships, 3 active factories, and a 100+ member team across the holding and portfolio.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining equity appreciation and exits from portfolio companies, licensing and royalty income via IP Lab, hardware and consumer-goods sales through ItalFood and BuGraphene, managed services and incubation fees via Venture Studio, and platform/transaction revenue through Ayshei, Boom Health, and Ousoul. The holding does not publicly disclose consolidated revenue, pricing, or unit economics.

Customer concentration is asymmetric: ItalFood supplies a relatively narrow roster of named enterprise accounts in GCC hospitality, aviation, and retail (Jumeirah, Hilton, Emirates Flight Catering, Rotana, Kitopi, Spinneys, Carrefour), while most other subsidiaries serve a long tail of consumers or operate in B2B/B2G pre-scale mode. The firm operates or distributes across the UAE, GCC, India, Iraq, the UK, and the US. Leadership includes CEO Hamad Jassim Al Darwish, COO Mohammed Alshaiba Almazrouei, CFO Nidal Khatib, Chief Growth Officer Candice El Khoury, Chief Innovation Officer Ramzy Dennaoui, CTO Ndjido Ardo BAR, and Chief Product Officer Omar Alaoui.

Name

Medad Holding

Legal name

Medad Holding

Website

https://medadholding.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Medad Holding is a UAE-based privately held investment firm founded in 2018 that operates Venture Studio, Real Assets, and IP Lab divisions alongside operating subsidiaries in healthcare tech, Web3, dairy manufacturing, and electronics across the Gulf region and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Venture Capital and Investment Holding

NAICS

Management of Companies and Enterprises (55111), All Other Financial Investment Activities (52399), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Investors, Nec (6799), Patent Owners & Lessors (6794)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Strategic Real Assets & Infrastructure Venture Investing (FSANAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare & Life Sciences Growth Equity (FSANACAB)

Keywords

• Venture capital
• Investment management
• Technology incubation
• Portfolio development
• Intellectual property commercialization

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Investment Returns & Portfolio Value Creation: As a privately held venture capital and investment firm, Medad Holding generates returns through strategic investments in portfolio companies across healthcare, biotechnology, digital transformation, and real assets. Revenue is derived from equity appreciation, exits, and operational value creation across subsidiaries.
2. Venture Studio Services: Incubation, scaling, and support services for startups through the Medad Venture Studio division, focusing on healthtech, fintech, Web3, and digital marketplaces with access to centralized shared services.
3. Real Assets Operations: P&L-driven operator investing in high-impact physical assets and infrastructure including smart cities, sustainable urban developments, food manufacturing, and electronic product development.
4. IP Licensing & Commercialization: Medad IP LAB drives deep-tech R&D by advancing, licensing, and commercializing transformative intellectual property spanning life sciences breakthroughs to cutting-edge AI technologies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Medad Holding is a UAE-based holding company founded in 2018 that invests in, incubates, and operates businesses across multiple sectors. It operates through three divisions: a Venture Studio that supports portfolio startups, a Real Assets arm that holds physical asset investments, and an IP Lab focused on deep-tech R&D and intellectual property commercialization.

Product overview

Medad Holding is a UAE-based venture capital and investment firm founded in 2018, operating as a multi-divisional holding company with three business units: Venture Studio (incubating healthtech, fintech, Web3, and digital marketplace startups), Real Assets (investing in physical assets and infrastructure), and IP Lab (advancing deep-tech R&D and IP commercialization). The portfolio includes six portfolio companies: Medad Technology (ultrasonic drug delivery healthcare technology), Boom Health (patient-centric healthcare facilitator), Ayshei (UAE's first web-3 enabled e-commerce marketplace), MH3 (Web 3.0 and AI investment venture), ItalFood (premium Italian food manufacturing), and BuGraphene (ISO-certified electronic product manufacturing). These subsidiaries operate across healthcare, biotechnology, digital transformation, and real assets sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Venture Studio An incubation and acceleration program that supports portfolio startups through mentorship, capital, and operational resources, targeting founders and early-stage ventures seeking scale.
• Real Assets An investment division focused on acquiring and managing physical/real asset investments, serving investors seeking exposure to tangible assets.
• IP Lab A research and IP commercialization division that develops, patents, and licenses deep-technology innovations, serving technology partners and licensees.
• Medad Technology (Ultrasonic Drug Delivery) A proprietary ultrasonic drug delivery platform developed by Medad Technology, targeting pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers seeking non-invasive drug administration methods.
• ItalFood An Italian food manufacturing business producing and distributing dairy and food products for retail and hospitality businesses in the region.
• BuGraphene An electronics manufacturing subsidiary producing components for industrial and commercial buyers in the electronics supply chain.
• Boom Health A healthcare facilitation platform connecting patients and providers, supporting healthcare delivery for institutional and individual clients.
• Ayshei (Web3 Marketplace) A web3-enabled marketplace platform where third-party sellers list and transact goods and services, targeting digital-first consumers and merchants.
• Ousoul (Digital Asset Platform) A digital asset platform licensed by ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market), providing regulated digital asset services to institutional and qualified investors.
• MH3 (Web3 & AI Investment Venture) An investment vehicle focused on Web3 and AI opportunities, targeting founders and projects in the decentralized and artificial intelligence sectors.
• SEET LLC An investment subsidiary used to hold and manage specific portfolio investments for Medad Holding.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ultrasonic drug delivery system achieves over 90% absorption rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Medeor Hospital at Burjeel HousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026Boom Health, a Medad Holding portfolio company, signed MoU with Medeor Hospital at Burjeel House to strengthen care coordination for covered members across the UAE. Partnership aims to ensure smoother, more connected, and reliable access to clinical services through clear referral pathways, shared care-coordination standards, and aligned quality protocols.
• Transguard GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2025Medad Holding signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Transguard Group, a leading UAE provider of business solutions. The partnership combines Transguard's operational scale with Medad's innovation across AI, healthcare, and digital solutions to co-create high-impact, future-ready products and services. Collaboration focuses on deploying next-generation technologies including AI and AI governance.
• Mayo CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedad Technology collaborates with the Mayo Clinic on R&D partnership to drive innovation and maintain leadership in healthcare technology development. Joint innovation efforts focus on advancing medical technology and drug delivery systems.
• Academic Institutions & Healthtech IncubatorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedad Holding actively cultivates strategic R&D partnerships with world-renowned academic institutions and innovative healthtech incubators. These collaborations are crucial for advancing scientific discovery, sharing knowledge, and driving forward-thinking solutions that benefit humanity.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mubadala Investment Company: UAE sovereign-backed investor deploying capital across healthcare, technology, and infrastructure globally. Operates a multi-vertical portfolio structure similar to Medad Holding, with much greater scale and institutional LP backing.
• ADQ (Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company): Abu Dhabi government holding company managing a diversified portfolio across food, healthcare, logistics, and digital infrastructure. Highly comparable structure to Medad as a UAE-based diversified holding entity with P&L-driven operating subsidiaries.
• Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA): Sovereign wealth fund investing across asset classes including private equity and direct holdings in healthcare and technology. Comparable as a UAE-domiciled institutional investor, though vastly larger and more diversified.
• Al Dahra Holding: UAE-headquartered agribusiness and food holding company with global operations across food manufacturing and distribution. Comparable as a UAE-based holding with food manufacturing subsidiaries and B2B distribution scale.

Regional players

• GFH Financial Group: GCC-based investment firm managing private equity, real estate, and venture capital across MENA. Comparable as a regional multi-vehicle investor with portfolio company incubation, though more focused on real estate and asset management.
• Chimera Investments: UAE-based holding and investment company with diversified operations across technology and consumer. Comparable regional holding structure with diversified portfolio companies, though different sector mix.
• Shorooq Investments: UAE-born venture studio and fund-of-funds investing across fintech, digital assets, and emerging tech. Most comparable regional peer in terms of venture studio + investment model and Web3 focus.
• Wamda Capital: MENA venture capital firm with a venture builder arm, supporting startups across digital platforms and tech-enabled services. Comparable in venture studio orientation and regional early-stage focus.
• KBW Ventures: UAE-based investment firm focused on deep tech and frontier technologies. Comparable as a regional deep-tech investor with focus on transformative technologies, though smaller and more concentrated portfolio.

Others

• NWTN Inc. UAE-based smart mobility and manufacturing company in which Medad Holding's subsidiary SEET LLC made a US$100M strategic investment. Comparable as a portfolio asset, and serves as a reference point for Medad's smart-city thesis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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