# First Abu Dhabi Bank

> First Abu Dhabi Bank is a VC fund in Dubai backing Energy and Finance. See 45 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Total investments: 45
- Last investment: Jul 2026
- Lead investor: 27%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/first-abu-dhabi-bank
- Website: https://www.bankfab.ae/

First Abu Dhabi Bank is a VC fund in Dubai focused on Energy and Finance. FAB, the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest financial institutions offers a an extensive range of tailor-made solutions.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Energy | 12 | 27% |
| Finance | 7 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 16% |
| Financial Services | 7 | 16% |
| Oil and Gas | 6 | 13% |

57 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Debt Financing | 26 | 58% |
| Post-IPO Debt | 16 | 36% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United Arab Emirates | 11 | 24% |
| India | 7 | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5 | 11% |
| Egypt | 3 | 7% |
| Singapore | 2 | 4% |

14 countries tracked in total.

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dinesh Sharma | Vice President and Head of Risk | 0 | — |
| Hana Al Rostamani | Group CEO | 0 | — |
| Pillairkulam Parthasarathy | Chief Security Officer & SVP | 0 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cheiron | Cheiron is an exploration and production company that focuses on revitalizing and optimizing production in medium-sized, mature fields. | $550M | Debt Financing | Jul 13, 2026 |  |
| Round-the-Clock renewable energy project | Round-the-Clock renewable energy project is a hybrid power system to deliver uninterrupted electricity 24/7. | $5.1B | Debt Financing | Jul 13, 2026 |  |
| Cheiron Finance | Cheiron Finance Limited is a independent oil and gas exploration company. It specializes in securing large scale international syndicated loans and credit facilities to fund upstream energy developments. | $550M | Debt Financing | Jul 13, 2026 |  |
| Mercuria | Mercuria is a privately held Swiss international commodity trading company active over a wide spectrum of global energy. | $3.8B | Debt Financing | Jun 30, 2026 |  |
| East African Development Bank | East African Development Bank (EADB) is a regional development finance institution that supports sustainable economic growth. It provides financing and advisory services for projects in infrastructure, industry, agriculture, education, and health across its member countries to promote regional integration and development. | $25M | Debt Financing | Jun 25, 2026 |  |
| Acelen Renováveis | Acelen Renováveis is creating an integrated "seed-to-fuel" concept to manufacture Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel (HVO) from native macaúba palm. | $1.5B | Debt Financing | May 21, 2026 |  |
| Beaufond | Beaufond is an distribution and trading company that offers advanced pharmaceutical byproducts through a highly efficient network. | $100M | Debt Financing | May 16, 2026 |  |
| Arada | Founded in early 2017, ARADA is dedicated to building breathtaking communities that inspire, enrich and engage their residents. The UAE’s newest developer leverages the strength and experience of its two founding companies, Basma Group, led by His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, and KBW Investments, founded by His Royal HighnessPrince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Alsaud. ARADA is a driver of economic growth and is perfectly positioned to contribute to the rapid development of Sharjah, in line with the government’s commitment to ensure a better life for everyone. | $100M | Debt Financing | May 14, 2026 |  |
| Aloqabank | The Joint-Stock Commercial "Aloqabank" was established by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan under the Ordinance No. 502 on the 12th of October 1994.The JSC Aloqabank is:— member of the Association Banks of the Republic of Uzbekistan;— member of the Foreign currency Exchange market of the Republic of Uzbekistan;— member of the Foundation of banks "Omonatlarini kafolatlash jamg’armasi";— member of “Tashkent” Stock Exchange of the Republican of Uzbekistan;— member of the National Payment System of Uzbekistan;— member of the International Payment System SWIFT;— member of the International Payment System VISA;— member of the Association of Lessors;— member of the center to initiatives of the syndicated loans.The International rating agency «Moody's» gave OJSC «Aloqabank» the following international ratings:— The forecast for overall ratings - STABLE;— For deposits in national currency - В1/NP;— For deposits in foreign currency - В1/NP;— On assessment of counterparty risks - B1(cr)/NP(cr). | $300M | Post-IPO Debt | May 11, 2026 |  |
| International Islamic Liquidity Management | International Islamic Liquidity Management is an international organisation established by central banks, monetary authorities. | $1.3B | Debt Financing | Apr 21, 2026 |  |

10 of 45 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank — VC Fund, 17 deals together
- [Standard Chartered Bank](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/standard-chartered-bank) — VC Fund, 13 deals together
- [Emirates NBD](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/emirates-nbd) — VC Fund, 10 deals together
- [Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/sumitomo-mitsui-banking-corporation) — VC Fund, 10 deals together
- [HSBC](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hsbc) — VC Fund, 9 deals together
- [Mashreq Bank](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mashreq-bank) — VC Fund, 9 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does First Abu Dhabi Bank invest in?

First Abu Dhabi Bank invests primarily in Energy, Finance and Manufacturing startups, most often at Debt Financing and Post-IPO Debt stage. Most of the 45 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Arab Emirates. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact First Abu Dhabi Bank?

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### Who are the partners at First Abu Dhabi Bank?

The team at First Abu Dhabi Bank includes Dinesh Sharma (Vice President and Head of Risk), Hana Al Rostamani (Group CEO) and Pillairkulam Parthasarathy (Chief Security Officer & SVP). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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