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Disruptive Tech Fund

Investing in early-stage and growth-stage technology companies with innovative business models and strong global growth potential

Fund Overview

Taranis Disruptive Tech Fund LP is a closed-ended Qualified Investor Venture Capital Fund established in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). The Fund targets aggregate capital commitments of USD 250 million and is managed by Taranis Capital Limited, a DFSA-regulated fund manager.

The Fund invests in early-stage and growth-stage companies with innovative technology components and strong global ambitions, seeking to identify disruptive technology companies that demonstrate exceptional growth potential, strong management teams, defensible competitive advantages, and scalable business models.

$250M
Target Fund Size
$1M
Minimum Subscription
10 Years
Fund Term
4 Sectors
Target Sectors

Sector Focus

The Fund concentrates its investments across four high-growth technology sectors, deploying capital at the critical inflection points where experienced institutional capital and operational support can have the greatest impact on value creation.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

AI/ML infrastructure, foundation models, enterprise AI applications, intelligent automation, data platforms, MLOps, and AI-enabled vertical SaaS. The global AI market is projected to exceed USD 1.8 trillion by 2030.

Financial Technology

Digital payments, embedded finance, blockchain applications, decentralised finance, digital banking infrastructure, and InsurTech. Proprietary intelligence from The Fintech Times provides unparalleled early access to emerging FinTech companies.

Enterprise Software

SaaS platforms, cybersecurity solutions, productivity and workflow tools, developer infrastructure, and cloud-native applications. Enterprise software investments benefit from highly predictable recurring revenue models and strong gross margins.

Media & Telecommunications Technology

Digital media platforms, content technology, streaming infrastructure, next-generation telecommunications, and 5G-enabled applications. The convergence of digital media and next-gen telecoms is creating significant opportunities.

Investment Strategy

The Fund targets companies at Series A and Series B/C funding stages, concentrating capital at the precise moment when portfolio companies require institutional-grade capital and strategic support to scale. Early Stage (Series A) investments receive 35–45% of committed capital, targeting companies that have demonstrated product-market fit and are ready to scale. Growth Stage (Series B/C) investments receive 55–65%, targeting companies with proven business models seeking capital to expand market reach.

The Fund maintains a global investment mandate with no geographic restrictions on deal origination, targeting technology hubs across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. The Fund Manager's position in the DIFC, combined with the Investment Committee's extensive GCC relationships, creates a natural advantage in sourcing technology companies expanding into the Gulf region.

Taranis's unique media platform advantage — comprising disrupts.com and The Fintech Times (a leading global FinTech media brand with over 250,000 industry subscribers) — provides systematic intelligence on emerging technology companies across all four target sectors, representing a genuine structural differentiator in deal sourcing and due diligence.

GCC Regional Opportunity

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region represents a strategically important market for technology investment, offering a unique combination of high-income populations, ambitious government-led digital transformation agendas, and rapidly developing technology ecosystems. Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia, the UAE's Operation 300bn industrial strategy, and Qatar's National Vision 2030 collectively represent trillions of dollars in government-directed economic modernisation, with technology at their core.

The Fund actively encourages portfolio companies to establish meaningful GCC operations as their businesses mature, supporting regional economic development and investor base interests. The Fund is well-positioned to bridge global technology companies with GCC market opportunities, leveraging the Investment Committee's deep regional network and DIFC regulatory presence.

Investment Committee

All investment and divestment decisions require the prior written approval of the Investment Committee, which is chaired by Nicholas S. Bingham. The committee combines deep sector expertise across investment banking, enterprise software, financial technology, and GCC market strategy.

Nicholas S. Bingham

Founding Partner & CEO, Chairman

25+ years in investment banking and asset management. A decade of leadership as CEO of Global Growth Partnerships. Pioneered world-first projects in augmented and mixed reality.

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Mark Walker

Founding Partner & COO

Founded and scaled enterprise software company to M&A exit. Former Senior Adviser at UK Trade & Investment for technology sectors. Founded exclusive FinTech accelerator and ran operations at The Fintech Times.

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David Grunfeld

Partner

Serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits and angel investments. Founded aiiro AI and Prose Solutions. 22+ years advising GCC corporates and governments on technology strategy.

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Amit Varma

Chief Information Officer

28 years as CIO/Technology Head at Citibank, Emirates NBD, DBS, and Fidelity. Launched 450+ FinTech products including the world's first blockchain pre-IPO trading platform.

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Osama Ben Saleh Bukhari

Chief Technical Officer

Two decades of banking experience followed by leadership of Alfaris International Group. Head of Banking Committee, ICC Saudi Arabia since 2012. Named by Arabian Business as one of '50 People You Need to Know in KSA'.

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ESG Integration

The Fund integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations into every stage of its investment process. At the pre-investment stage, the Fund Manager assesses ESG risks and opportunities as part of its standard due diligence. Post-investment, the Fund monitors and reports on ESG performance across the portfolio on a quarterly basis.

The Fund Manager has committed to encouraging all portfolio companies to adopt recognised ESG reporting frameworks. This reflects the broader belief at Taranis Capital that responsible investment delivers long-term sustainable value whilst securing strong returns for investors.

Key Fund Terms

The Fund is structured as a Limited Partnership under DIFC Law, with Taranis Capital Limited as Fund Manager (DFSA Licence F008985). The fund currency is USD, with a 5-year investment period and a 10-year fund term (plus up to two one-year extensions). The management fee is 2.5% per annum, with carried interest of 20% of net profits subject to an 8% preferred return hurdle. No leverage is permitted for investment purposes, ensuring alignment with investor capital preservation objectives.

Auditing is provided by Moore Stephens LLC, with legal counsel from Matouk Bassiouny. The Fund provides annual IFRS-audited financial statements within 120 days of year-end and quarterly reports within 45 days of quarter-end.

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