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.

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Investment Strategy

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

Building their own startups from scratch.
Co-building ventures alongside external founders, functioning as fractional co-founders by providing dedicated engineering, go-to-market, and operations teams.
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.

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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.

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Notable Exits

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

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