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Forward Investments

Forward Investments

Overview

Forward Investments is the corporate venture capital arm of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), focused on future-proofing the industrial utilities sector through strategic investments in transformative technologies.

Year Founded

2018

Portfolio Companies

1

Website

forward.ae

Investments

Forward Investments investments
CompanyDateStageLead
ZEDEDAFeb 2024Series CCo-investor

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Investment Activity

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2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is Forward Investments based?

Forward Investments is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

When was Forward Investments founded?

Forward Investments was founded in 2018.

How many portfolio companies does Forward Investments have?

Forward Investments has 1 portfolio company in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Forward Investments's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include ZEDEDA.

What was Forward Investments's most recent investment shown here?

Forward Investments's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in ZEDEDA in 2024.

What sectors does Forward Investments focus on?

Forward Investments focuses on AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does Forward Investments focus on?

Forward Investments typically invests at the Late stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersDubai
Year Founded2018

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