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G42

Abu Dhabi AI and cloud computing group — builds and holds AI-first companies (Core42, Presight, M42).

What
Builds and holds AI companies strategically; not an open-application funder.
Cost
Equity
Status
Active

Checked · September 2026 · g42.ai · How we check ↗

In detail

G42 is a corporate / strategic tech group in the UAE. Abu Dhabi AI and cloud computing group — builds and holds AI-first companies (Core42, Presight, M42).

Amount
Strategic — builds and holds AI companies
Focus
AI, Cloud, DeepTech, HealthTech, Smart Cities
Status
Active

What the source says

“G42 is a technology group that invents visionary artificial intelligence for a better everyday.”

g42.ai · seen September 2026

“Our growth is powered by world-class investors: Mubadala, SilverLake, Microsoft, and the Dalio Family Office.”

g42.ai/about · seen September 2026

Closing soon on the map

Cultural Development Fund (CDF)

Grant · Saudi Arabia
Up to SAR 500,000 non-repayable per project, capped at 20 projects total.
No equity — grant
29 Sep 2026closes

Finspire

Accelerator · Saudi Arabia
SAR 100,000 development funding, earmarked rather than paid as cash.
Equity via SAFE, capped at 5%
4 Oct 2026closes

QSTP Incubation

Accelerator · Qatar
In-kind support: Doha workspace and housing for a four-week Sprint, talent and investor access.
Equity — 1.5% deferred SAFE-style stake
1 Nov 2026closes

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Sources

Primary source · g42.ai · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/g42 · Checked September 2026