Finder Group AI officially launched at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai with a vision to connect artificial intelligence innovation, investment capital and market execution within one integrated ecosystem.
Operating under its “by AI for AI” philosophy, the Dubai-headquartered investment and technology company aims to support promising AI ventures with more than funding alone. Its model combines capital with operational expertise, strategic guidance, enterprise connections and access to growth opportunities across the UAE, GCC and international markets.
Led by Founder and CEO Farid Yousefi, Finder Group AI is positioning itself at the intersection of technology and investment as demand for scalable and responsible artificial intelligence solutions continues to accelerate across the region.
A New Model for AI Investment and Venture Growth
Finder Group AI was established around a model designed to bridge the gap between technological innovation and successful commercial execution.
For many emerging AI companies, developing an innovative product is only the beginning. Scaling that technology requires investment, market access, business expertise, strategic partnerships and relationships with potential enterprise customers.
Finder Group AI aims to bring these elements together.
Rather than functioning solely as a source of capital, the company takes a more active approach to supporting selected AI startups and technology ventures throughout their development.
This creates a venture ecosystem in which investment is combined with practical resources intended to accelerate sustainable business growth.
From Seed Investment to Market Execution
Finder Group AI’s proposition is designed to support companies at critical stages of their growth journey.
Its venture support model includes:
Seed and early-growth funding
Capital and operational support
Enterprise introductions
Strategic board-level guidance
Go-to-market support
Business development opportunities
Investor and strategic partner connections
Access to regional and international networks
For investors, Finder Group AI aims to provide curated access to AI startups with resilient business models, sustainable technologies and the potential to generate measurable long-term value.
For founders, the model provides access to both investment and the strategic infrastructure required to move from technological potential toward commercial execution.
Responsible AI as Part of the Investment Strategy
An important element of Finder Group AI’s approach is its focus on responsible artificial intelligence.
As AI becomes increasingly integrated into businesses and industries, responsible development is becoming an important consideration for both technology companies and investors.
Finder Group AI aims to encourage responsible AI practices within portfolio companies from the early stages of their development.
Embedding these principles early can help AI ventures build stronger foundations as they scale, while supporting more sustainable approaches to technology development and commercial adoption.
This focus adds another dimension to Finder Group AI’s investment strategy: identifying growth opportunities while considering how emerging AI businesses can develop responsibly over the long term.
Farid Yousefi’s Approach to Building AI Connections
Founder and CEO Farid Yousefi brings more than two decades of experience in developing business networks across technology, venture-backed companies, investment and digital transformation.
This network-driven background plays an important role in Finder Group AI’s strategy.
The company aims to connect AI-focused startups with investors, strategic partners and enterprises that can contribute to their development and expansion.
Yousefi’s approach emphasizes active participation rather than passive investment, with Finder Group AI working alongside selected ventures to strengthen their commercial strategies and identify opportunities for growth.
The objective is to bridge ambition with opportunity by creating stronger connections between innovators and the capital, expertise and markets required to scale.
Why the GCC Is Becoming a Major AI Investment Market
Finder Group AI’s launch comes at a time when artificial intelligence has become a strategic priority across the Gulf.
The GCC offers a combination of investment capital, advanced ICT infrastructure, international technology partnerships and government-backed digital transformation initiatives.
The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have all introduced strategies and initiatives designed to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption, strengthen digital competitiveness and diversify their economies.
This environment is creating new opportunities for AI companies seeking investment, enterprise customers and regional expansion.
For investors, the rapid development of the GCC technology ecosystem is also creating access to new categories of AI-driven businesses and emerging technologies.
Finder Group AI aims to operate between these two sides of the market, connecting promising innovation with the resources available across the region.
Dubai as a Gateway for AI Innovation and Investment
With its headquarters in Dubai, Finder Group AI is strategically positioned within one of the region’s most active technology and investment hubs.
Dubai provides access to investors, international businesses, startups, government initiatives and technology leaders within a highly connected business environment.
This makes the city a natural base for Finder Group AI’s ambition to connect global AI innovation with opportunities across the Middle East.
The company’s presence in Dubai also enables it to engage with technology businesses seeking to enter or expand within the GCC while building relationships with investors interested in emerging AI opportunities.
Why Finder Group AI Chose GITEX Global 2025
The decision to officially introduce Finder Group AI at GITEX Global 2025 was closely aligned with the company’s strategy.
Held at Dubai World Trade Centre, GITEX brings together technology companies, AI innovators, startups, investors, enterprises and government stakeholders from around the world.
For Finder Group AI, the event provided an opportunity to engage directly with the different groups that form its investment and venture-building ecosystem.
It also enabled the company to communicate its role as an enabler and facilitator while gathering insights into emerging market trends, investor priorities and customer needs.
During GITEX Global 2025, Finder Group AI established its presence at Hall 25, Stand H26-1A, creating a physical meeting point for investors, startups and potential strategic partners.
Connecting Investors With Scalable AI Opportunities
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is creating significant opportunities, but identifying companies capable of developing sustainable businesses remains a critical challenge for investors.
Finder Group AI aims to address this by focusing on selected ventures with commercially relevant technologies and scalable business models.
Its investment philosophy combines financial opportunity with active venture support, allowing portfolio companies to access expertise and relationships alongside capital.
By creating this connection between investors and AI founders, Finder Group AI seeks to develop a more structured pathway from innovation to investment and ultimately to commercial growth.
Building Long-Term Value Through AI
Finder Group AI’s “by AI for AI” philosophy reflects its ambition to participate directly in the development of the artificial intelligence economy.
The company’s strategy extends beyond identifying emerging technologies. It focuses on helping selected ventures build stronger businesses through investment, strategic support, responsible AI practices and market access.
As the GCC continues to invest in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, this combination of capital, technology and execution could become increasingly important for companies seeking to scale within the region.
From its base in Dubai, Finder Group AI aims to contribute to this growth by connecting innovators, investors and strategic partners within an increasingly interconnected AI ecosystem.
Media Coverage
Finder Group AI’s launch at GITEX Global 2025 was featured by Teletimes International as part of its technology and AI coverage.
The publication highlighted the company’s “by AI for AI” positioning, its investment and venture-support model, its commitment to responsible AI and its strategy for connecting startups with investors and strategic partners across the GCC.
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