# Potential

> Potential is a VC fund in Dubai backing Drones and Software. See 1 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Total investments: 1
- Last investment: Feb 2022
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/potential
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/potentialcom
- Website: http://www.potential.com
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PotentialCom

Potential is a VC fund in Dubai focused on Drones and Software. Potential.com is a global empowerment, innovation, and AI-driven learning platform that helps organizations, governments, and enterprises launch education, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and social impact initiatives. Founded in Dubai in 2005, the company combines SaaS technology, AI tools, and digital training solutions to supportcommunity engagement and professional growth.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for Potential. Shizune tracks 1 team members at Potential. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/potential?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drones | 1 | 100% |
| Software | 1 | 100% |
| Industrial Automation | 1 | 100% |
| Information Technology | 1 | 100% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Shadi Banna | Executive Chairman and Co-Founder | 0 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Linebird | Linebird is a technology company that commercializes and creates automation solutions for utilities. The company is building a prototype to demonstrate that unmanned systems can bring lineman tools in contact with live transmission lines through a patent-pending process. It uses unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to make contact with live power lines.Linebird was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA. | $350K | Debt Financing | Feb 09, 2022 |  |

1 of 1 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Virginia Venture Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/cit-gap-funds) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- Trolley Venture Partners — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Potential invest in?

Potential invests primarily in Drones, Software and Industrial Automation startups, most often at Debt Financing stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Potential?

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### Who are the partners at Potential?

The team at Potential includes Shadi Banna (Executive Chairman and Co-Founder). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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