Hezar Ventures

Overview

Hezar Ventures is a Dubai-based private investment and advisory firm established in 2015. The firm focuses on sectors that drive environmental, social, and technological innovation, aiming to make a positive impact on the world through strategic investments. Hezar Ventures operates across a broad range of sectors, leveraging its network and personal engagement to access the right opportunities for its co-investment community. The firm predominantly partners with family offices and private capital, collaborating with families worldwide on private investments. The firm's investment strategy encompasses various stages, including seed, early stage, growth, and late stage, with investment sizes ranging from $1 million to $50 million. Hezar Ventures has a global geographical focus, with operations in the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The firm has a diverse portfolio, investing in industries such as technology, healthcare, consumer goods, energy, financial services, real estate, media, telecommunications, transportation, education, agriculture, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and construction. Hezar Ventures is co-founded by Rob Garrett and James Cadbury, who together have over 50 years of experience in the family business domain. They met serving in the British Army and are now based in Singapore and the UAE. The firm's team also includes professionals with expertise in financial services, legal practice, and investment advisory, contributing to its comprehensive approach to private investments and advisory services.

Investment Focus

• Focus on environmental, social, and technological innovation sectors
• Collaborations with family offices and private capital
• Global geographical focus with operations in the UAE, Singapore, UK, and US
• Investments in various stages: seed, early stage, growth, and late stage
• Investment sizes ranging from $1 million to $50 million
• Diverse portfolio across multiple industries