# ADCN

> ADCN is a VC fund backing FinTech, Database and Software. See 4 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Total investments: 4
- Last investment: Jun 2026
- Lead investor: 100%
- Last updated: Aug 2026

ADCN is a VC fund focused on FinTech and Database.

## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Series A | $43M–$43M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FinTech | 1 | 25% |
| Database | 1 | 25% |
| Software | 1 | 25% |
| Financial Services | 1 | 25% |
| Business Development | 1 | 25% |

8 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 1 | 25% |
| Series B | 1 | 25% |
| Series C | 1 | 25% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cadena | Cadena is a global leader in the field of international business development, providing robust tools and services to streamline the process of overseas revenue growth. Its Discovery Portal houses an extensive database of over 2 million prospects, offering businesses a platform to expand their reach across borders. The company's proprietaryAI-driven prospecting tools, BuyBeacon™ and IntelliConnect™, leverage advanced algorithms and machine learning to identify and prioritize promising leads. These tools offer data-driven insights, helping businesses boost conversion rates and optimize sales strategies.With a strong local presence in key markets such as the GCC, North America, and APAC, Cadena boasts an accredited Enterprise Sales Team. These professionals bring their understanding of local business cultures, regulatory environments, and market trends to assist clients in navigating these regions.Cadena has also developed CadenaPay, an innovative tool that uses predictive analytics to assess the risk of delayed overseas B2B payments. For high-risk invoices, Cadena offers an invoice factoring service, providing immediate cash to businesses and enhancing their financial stability.By combining advanced technology and local expertise, Cadena empowers businesses to navigate the complexities of international commerce, delivering concrete solutions for global business growth. | $275M | Series C | Jun 08, 2026 |  |
| Cadena | Cadena is a global leader in the field of international business development, providing robust tools and services to streamline the process of overseas revenue growth. Its Discovery Portal houses an extensive database of over 2 million prospects, offering businesses a platform to expand their reach across borders. The company's proprietaryAI-driven prospecting tools, BuyBeacon™ and IntelliConnect™, leverage advanced algorithms and machine learning to identify and prioritize promising leads. These tools offer data-driven insights, helping businesses boost conversion rates and optimize sales strategies.With a strong local presence in key markets such as the GCC, North America, and APAC, Cadena boasts an accredited Enterprise Sales Team. These professionals bring their understanding of local business cultures, regulatory environments, and market trends to assist clients in navigating these regions.Cadena has also developed CadenaPay, an innovative tool that uses predictive analytics to assess the risk of delayed overseas B2B payments. For high-risk invoices, Cadena offers an invoice factoring service, providing immediate cash to businesses and enhancing their financial stability.By combining advanced technology and local expertise, Cadena empowers businesses to navigate the complexities of international commerce, delivering concrete solutions for global business growth. | $183M | Series B | Dec 23, 2024 |  |
| Cadena | Cadena is a global leader in the field of international business development, providing robust tools and services to streamline the process of overseas revenue growth. Its Discovery Portal houses an extensive database of over 2 million prospects, offering businesses a platform to expand their reach across borders. The company's proprietaryAI-driven prospecting tools, BuyBeacon™ and IntelliConnect™, leverage advanced algorithms and machine learning to identify and prioritize promising leads. These tools offer data-driven insights, helping businesses boost conversion rates and optimize sales strategies.With a strong local presence in key markets such as the GCC, North America, and APAC, Cadena boasts an accredited Enterprise Sales Team. These professionals bring their understanding of local business cultures, regulatory environments, and market trends to assist clients in navigating these regions.Cadena has also developed CadenaPay, an innovative tool that uses predictive analytics to assess the risk of delayed overseas B2B payments. For high-risk invoices, Cadena offers an invoice factoring service, providing immediate cash to businesses and enhancing their financial stability.By combining advanced technology and local expertise, Cadena empowers businesses to navigate the complexities of international commerce, delivering concrete solutions for global business growth. | $43M | Series A | Nov 14, 2023 |  |
| Cadena | Cadena is a global leader in the field of international business development, providing robust tools and services to streamline the process of overseas revenue growth. Its Discovery Portal houses an extensive database of over 2 million prospects, offering businesses a platform to expand their reach across borders. The company's proprietaryAI-driven prospecting tools, BuyBeacon™ and IntelliConnect™, leverage advanced algorithms and machine learning to identify and prioritize promising leads. These tools offer data-driven insights, helping businesses boost conversion rates and optimize sales strategies.With a strong local presence in key markets such as the GCC, North America, and APAC, Cadena boasts an accredited Enterprise Sales Team. These professionals bring their understanding of local business cultures, regulatory environments, and market trends to assist clients in navigating these regions.Cadena has also developed CadenaPay, an innovative tool that uses predictive analytics to assess the risk of delayed overseas B2B payments. For high-risk invoices, Cadena offers an invoice factoring service, providing immediate cash to businesses and enhancing their financial stability.By combining advanced technology and local expertise, Cadena empowers businesses to navigate the complexities of international commerce, delivering concrete solutions for global business growth. | $43M | Series A | Nov 14, 2023 |  |

4 of 4 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [China Equity](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/china-equity) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [NTEC](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ntec) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [Gaorong Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/banyan-capital) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Alromaih](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alromaih) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Guosheng Group](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/guosheng-group) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Kuwait Investment Authority](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kuwait-investment-authority) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does ADCN invest in?

ADCN invests primarily in FinTech, Database and Software startups, most often at Series A and Series B stage. Most of the 4 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Arab Emirates. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is ADCN's check size?

ADCN typically joins rounds of $43M–$43M at Series A. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds ADCN participates in.

### When did ADCN last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for ADCN closed in Jun 2026. Shizune tracks 4 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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