Organization · Venture Capital
GII
Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) is a Shariah-compliant financial services group based in the UAE, focusing on private equity and venture capital investments across various sectors, including healthcare and technology.
Overview
What GII does
What GII is
Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) is a Shariah-compliant financial services group based in the UAE, focusing on private equity and venture capital investments across various sectors, including healthcare and technology.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2014
- Approximate age
- About 12 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 5, 2026
Official channels
Find GII elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
GII as a funder
Investment thesis
Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) offers Shariah-compliant, well-structured, risk-mitigated investment opportunities, focusing on growth sectors such as healthcare, education, consumer services, and technology across the US, GCC, and India.
Focus narrative
GII invests in private equity, venture capital, and real estate, targeting key growth sectors such as healthcare, technology, education, consumer services, and food & beverage. The firm emphasizes technology investments and seeks to partner with companies that align with its strategic vision for growth.
Value beyond capital
GII adds value to its portfolio companies by leveraging its deep and diversified global experience to originate outstanding investment opportunities. The firm partners with investees to improve strategic operations and enhance growth potential.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Growth Equity
- Sectors
- Healthcare · Consumer · Food and AgTech · Medical Devices · E-commerce
- Regions
- Gcc · North America · Asia
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 60
- Recorded notable exits
- zSpace
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: Altaïs Towers: A fully redeveloped commercial property in Montreuil, France. Mumzworld: A leading bilingual e-commerce platform in the Middle East focused on motherhood. Amazon Fulfilment Center: Logistics centers in Dortmund, Germany, leased to Amazon. Indian Growth Portfolio I: Investments in healthcare companies in India. zSpace: A provider of augmented and virtual reality solutions in education. Noon Daily Warehouse: A general warehouse in the UAE. Amity School: An educational institution in Dubai. Grand Street Plaza: A real estate acquisition in White Plains, New York.
Common questions
What to know about GII
Upseed classifies GII under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 5, 2026
Known limits
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