Terra VC
VC
2019
$100 M
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Profile
Terra VC is a venture capital firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2018 by Lee Dolman and Saad Bargach. The firm is known for its focus on early-stage investments in climate tech, life sciences, and next-generation computing. Terra VC's team includes experienced professionals from leading investment firms and the oil and gas industry, bringing a wealth of expertise to their portfolio companies.
Terra VC invests in sectors such as climate tech, life sciences, and next-gen computing, with a typical check size ranging from $0.5M to $5M. They often act as the first institutional investor in their portfolio companies. The firm has a total AUM of $100 million, with its flagship fund, Terra VC Fund, launched in 2018. Terra VC has backed 24 investments across 9 countries, including 8 university spin-offs.
Notable investments by Terra VC include ZeroAvia - hydrogen aviation, Mentium - chip technology, Arevo - 3D printing, AI Driller - AI/ML solutions, and Cycuity - cybersecurity. The firm has achieved 9 exits, including successful acquisitions of companies like ID Quantique by SK Telecom and Coda Devices by Thorlabs.
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Terra VC Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Terra VC Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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AI
Life Sciences
Energy
Cybersecurity
ClimateTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$100 M
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August 2018
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