Disrupt.com, a UAE-based venture builder founded by Pakistani entrepreneurs Aaqib, Uzair, and Umair Gadit, has announced a $100 million commitment to support AI-driven startups globally. Originally established in Karachi in 2008 as “Gaditek,” the company partners with ambitious entrepreneurs to build, scale, and invest in high-potential, globally focused technology startups.
The investment will focus on five key areas: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, Web 3.0, automotive technology, and retail innovation. Disrupt.com aims to target pre-seed to Series A stage startups with strong growth potential and clear paths to profitability, fostering sustainable businesses that will shape the future of various industries.
Co-founder Aaqib Gadit emphasized the importance of investing in emerging technologies, stating, “With Web 3.0 in its infancy and AI storming into our lives, the opportunity to problem solve and create businesses that will fit the needs of how people live and work is up for the taking.”
Disrupt.com’s existing portfolio includes ZigChain, a Web3.0 platform with over 500,000 users and significant managed assets, and PureSquare, a cybersecurity venture. The company has also made strategic investments in AI-focused startups, reflecting its commitment to advancing technological innovation.
This initiative underscores the growing influence of Pakistani entrepreneurs in the global tech landscape, particularly in the rapidly evolving fields of AI and Web 3.0.
