​Disrupt.com

About

​Disrupt.com is a venture builder and investor specializing in the creation and funding of AI-first startups. They collaborate with entrepreneurs to build and scale high-potential, globally focused technology ventures. ​

Investment Focus

Disrupt.com targets five strategic sectors:​

  • Artificial Intelligence​
  • Cybersecurity​
  • Web 3.0​
  • Automotive Technology​
  • Retail Innovation​

They primarily invest in pre-seed to Series A stage startups that demonstrate strong organic growth potential and clear paths to profitability.

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Fund

In March 2025, Disrupt.com announced a $100 million commitment to build and back AI-first technology ventures globally. This investment represents a significant expansion of their venture-building activities.

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Leadership

Disrupt.com was founded by Aaqib Gadit, Uzair Gadit, and Umair Gadit. The trio previously co-founded Cloudways, a cloud hosting platform that was acquired by DigitalOcean in 2022 for $350 million.

Investment Strategy

Disrupt.com employs a three-pronged approach to creating value:​

  1. Building their own startups from scratch.​
  2. Co-building ventures alongside external founders, functioning as fractional co-founders by providing dedicated engineering, go-to-market, and operations teams.​
  3. Investing in early-stage startups and select venture capital funds.​

This model allows them to offer not just capital but also technical and operational expertise to help startups scale efficiently.

Notable Investments

Disrupt.com's portfolio includes:​

  • ZigChain: A Web 3.0 platform that has scaled to over 500,000 users and manages hundreds of millions in assets.
  • PureSquare: A cybersecurity venture.​
  • Squatwolf: A UAE-based fitness apparel brand.

They have also invested in AI-focused startups like Agentnoon, an organizational transformation platform, and Ahya, a climate action scaling tool. ​

Notable Exits

The founders' previous venture, Cloudways, was acquired by DigitalOcean in 2022 for $350 million.

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