Qatar Investment Authority
VC Fund
Doha, Qatar
Qatar Investment Authority is a VC fund in Doha focused on Biotechnology and Software. The QIA was founded by the State of Qatar in 2005 to strengthen the country's economy by diversifying into new asset classes. Building on the heritage of Qatar investments dating back more than three decades, its growing portfolio of long-term strategic investments helps complement the state's wealth in natural resources.Qatar'sgoal is to become an international center for finance and investment management, a vision shared by its government, people, and institutions.It has a track record of investing in different asset classes, including listed securities, property, alternative assets, and private equity in all the capital markets as well as the newer emerging markets.
- Total investments:
- 165
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 41%
- Last fund:
Last updated:
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Industries Qatar Investment Authority invests in
Stages Qatar Investment Authority invests in
Countries Qatar Investment Authority invests in
Contacts
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Ahmed Al-Hammadi
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Kevin Zhu
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Mansoor Al-Mahmoud
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Casey Simmons
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Biotechnology 21 (13%)
- Software 12 (7%)
- Health Care 12 (7%)
- Artificial Intelligence 10 (6%)
- Medical 7 (4%)
Stage
- Funding Round 19 (12%)
- Private Equity 17 (10%)
- Series C 16 (10%)
- Series D 13 (8%)
- Series B 12 (7%)
Country
- United States 49 (30%)
- India 12 (7%)
- United Kingdom 8 (5%)
- China 6 (4%)
- Germany 6 (4%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
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Ahmed Al-Hammadi
Head of Active Investments
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Head of Active Investments | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Kevin Zhu
Acting Chief of Investment Strategy
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Acting Chief of Investment Strategy | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Mansoor Al-Mahmoud
Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Executive Officer | Total investments: 10 | Find email | |
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Casey Simmons
Associate Director, Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT)
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Associate Director, Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) | Total investments: 0 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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SambaNova
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SambaNova develops artificial intelligence computing infrastructure that combines AI processors, hardware systems, and software for deploying and managing AI inference workloads. Its platform supports cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployments, enabling organizations to run and manage large language models and AI applications using compatible APIsand orchestration tools. | $1B / Series F / Jul 08, 2026 | |
RWE
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RWE has reliably supplied people and companies with electricity for more than 120 years – night and day. Many of us take electricity for granted. As well as the fact that it comes out of our sockets at any time. And we can, because power generators like RWE make sure that it does – with clean, secure and affordable electricity. | $491.6M / Post-IPO Equity / Jun 23, 2026 | |
Nearfield Instruments
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Nearfield Instruments develops and markets High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems for advanced integrated circuits manufacturing process control. | $380M / Series D / Jun 22, 2026 | |
Hyperlight
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HyperLight provides thin-film lithium niobate photonic integrated circuit solutions. They deliver groundbreaking electro-optic and nonlinear optical solutions with scalable manufacturing processes. They work closely with their customers from conceptualization, design, prototyping, and transfer to volume production. | $80M / Series C / Jun 18, 2026 | |
ICEYE
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ICEYE is a space technology company that develops and operates a constellation of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites used for Earth observation and persistent monitoring. The company provides satellite imagery and data that enable governments, defense organizations, insurers, financial institutions, and other commercial users to monitoractivities and environmental conditions across the globe. Its SAR technology captures imagery regardless of cloud cover, weather conditions, or time of day, supporting applications such as disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, maritime awareness, environmental monitoring, and security operations. ICEYE also delivers satellite-based intelligence systems and analytical solutions that help organizations assess events, track changes, and make operational decisions using near real-time information. Through its satellite network and data services, the company supports monitoring and situational awareness across a range of public and commercial sectors. | $519.7M / Series F / Jun 09, 2026 | |
InnovaFeed
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InnovaFeed is a biotech company that produces a new source of protein from insect rearing (Hermetia illucens) for animal feed and aquaculture in particular.Their model is based on a unique technological expertise that allows us to place the insect at the heart of their agri-food system and restore it to its natural place in their ecosystem: thatof recycling nutrients to then feed fish, birds or small mammals.In the context of a fast-growing world population, InnovaFeed’s activity responds concretely and competitively to an increase in protein demand while contributing to the development of a more sustainable food system, in particular through the development of quality aquaculture. | $59.2M / Private Equity / Jun 05, 2026 | |
Plata
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Plata Card is a financial app for credit card. | $405M / Series C / Apr 16, 2026 | |
WHOOP
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WHOOP is the performance optimization system that tracks recovery, training, and sleeping hours thus helping elite athletes and teams win.The company provides athletes, coaches, and trainers with a continuous understanding of strain and recovery to balance training, reduce injuries, and predict performance. It creates a product that makesindividuals and teams perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. The WHOOP Strap 3.0 collects physiological data 24/7 to provide an accurate and granular understanding of the body. Aurelian Nicolae, John Capodilupo, and Will Ahmed established WHOOP in 2012 and in Boston, Massachusetts. | $575M / Series G / Mar 31, 2026 | |
Replit
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Replit provides a cloud-based software development platform that allows users to write, run, and deploy applications through a browser-based environment. The platform includes an integrated code editor, terminal, debugging tools, and hosting features that support the creation and deployment of full-stack applications from a single workspace. Replitsupports multiple programming languages and provides preconfigured development environments so projects can start without installing local software.The platform includes collaboration features that enable multiple users to edit and run code within the same project in real time. It also offers AI-assisted coding tools that generate code suggestions, help debug programs, and assist with building applications through natural language prompts. Replit provides project sharing, templates, and integration with external services and repositories to support development workflows. | $400M / Series D / Mar 11, 2026 | |
Vast
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Vast designs and develops commercial space stations for long-duration human missions, including concepts that use artificial gravity. The company engineers pressurized modules, habitation systems, power and thermal control, and docking interfaces, and integrates crew transportation via partner launch providers. Programs include Haven-1 and a largermodular station architecture that supports microgravity research, in-space manufacturing, and private astronaut expeditions. VAST SPACE, LLC collaborates with SpaceX for Crew Dragon missions and works with government and industry under collaborative agreements. Capabilities span mission design, payload accommodation, and on-orbit operations to enable sustained human presence in low Earth orbit and beyond. | $300M / Series A / Mar 05, 2026 | |
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FAQ
What does Qatar Investment Authority invest in?
Qatar Investment Authority invests primarily in Biotechnology, Software and Health Care startups, most often at Funding Round and Private Equity stage. Most of the 165 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at Qatar Investment Authority?
The team at Qatar Investment Authority includes Ahmed Al-Hammadi (Head of Active Investments), Kevin Zhu (Acting Chief of Investment Strategy) and Mansoor Al-Mahmoud (Chief Executive Officer). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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