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Mubadala Capital Ventures

Mubadala Capital Ventures, based in California, backs Seed to Series B healthtech, life sciences, deep tech, and developer tool startups, can lead rounds with checks from $1 million to $10 million.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check size$1M to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusHealthtech, Life sciences, Deep tech, Dev tools and infra
Latest fund$400M (2017)$400M U.S. venture fund; $200M venture fund-of-funds (launched 2017) (2017)
Investing team6 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Mubadala Capital Ventures

6 people on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Ibrahim Ajami
Ibrahim AjamiSenior Partner, Head of VenturesHe joined Mubadala in 2006 and launched its ventures platform in San Francisco in 2016.
Ayman AlabdallahDirectorHe joined in 2018 and has led investments in several companies, serving on multiple boards.
Cristina GhenoiuSenior Principal, HealthcareShe joined in 2023 and has over 15 years of biotech investing experience.
Anmol Vasandani
Anmol VasandaniSenior AssociateShe previously worked as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs.
Alaa HalawaHead of HealthcareHe oversees healthcare investment strategy and has led investments in life sciences and technology companies.
Rafic MakkiHead Technologist, VenturesHe joined in 2018 and has built portfolios in deep tech including AI, TechBio, quantum, and next-gen computing.

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Writes $1M to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%
How to reach them[email protected]

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Questions

What stage does Mubadala Capital Ventures invest in?

Mubadala Capital Ventures reports entry at seed, series a, series b.

How much does Mubadala Capital Ventures invest?

Mubadala Capital Ventures reports checks of $1M to $10M.

Does Mubadala Capital Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Mubadala Capital Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Mubadala Capital Ventures?

Ibrahim Ajami (Senior Partner, Head of Ventures).

Is Mubadala Capital Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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