CE-Ventures
Overview
CE-Ventures is the corporate venture capital platform of Crescent Enterprises, a diversified conglomerate based in the UAE. Founded in 2017, the firm invests in early- to late-stage high-growth companies and select venture funds globally, with a focus on the US, MENA, India, and Southeast Asia. Its investment scope is versatile and includes sectors such as fintech, foodtech, B2B SaaS, energy tech, medical tech, supply chain management, AI, and blockchain. CE-Ventures also acts as a Limited Partner in other VC funds. In May 2021, it was announced that the platform aimed to double its investments to $272 million by 2022.
Portfolio Companies
18
Website
crescententerprises.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitopi | Feb 2020 | Series B | Co-investor |
| FreshToHome | Aug 2019 | Series B | Co-investor |
| EndoQuest Robotics | Dec 2023 | Series C Extension | Lead |
| Think Bioscience | Jan 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Furlenco | Jul 2021 | Debt | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is CE-Ventures based?
CE-Ventures is headquartered in United Arab Emirates.
When was CE-Ventures founded?
Founding year information for CE-Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does CE-Ventures have?
CE-Ventures has 18 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in CE-Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Kitopi, FreshToHome, EndoQuest Robotics, Think Bioscience, Furlenco.
What was CE-Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
CE-Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Think Bioscience in 2026.
What sectors does CE-Ventures focus on?
CE-Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does CE-Ventures focus on?
CE-Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.