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IMI
IMI is a global media group based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, focusing on news, entertainment, and storytelling across various platforms. It manages a diverse portfolio exceeding $3 billion, emphasizing training for future media professionals.
Overview
What IMI does
What IMI is
IMI is a global media group based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, focusing on news, entertainment, and storytelling across various platforms. It manages a diverse portfolio exceeding $3 billion, emphasizing training for future media professionals.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and event host and publisher 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
- Other
- Founded
- Founded in 2018
- Approximate age
- About 8 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Event host · Publisher
- Last reviewed
- March 19, 2026
Official channels
Find IMI elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
IMI as a funder
Investment thesis
IMI invests in premier media, news, entertainment, and sports platforms globally, focusing on impactful storytelling and training the next generation of media professionals.
Focus narrative
IMI invests in premier media, news, entertainment, and sports platforms globally, with a portfolio exceeding $3 billion. The organization manages a diverse range of media brands and produces content across various platforms, including broadcast, digital, audio, and print. IMI also emphasizes training and development for the next generation of media professionals.
Value beyond capital
IMI provides value through its extensive media expertise, diverse portfolio, and commitment to training and developing future media leaders.
Focus and fit
- Sectors
- Media & Entertainment
- Regions
- Global
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 11
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies and brands under IMI include Sky News Arabia, The National, CNN Business Arabic, Al Ain News, RedBird IMI, MARI, EverWonder Studio, Bright North, MEDIA RES, IMG Tennis, and UFL (United Football League).
Capability profile
IMI as an event host
Event focus
IMI invests in premier media, news, entertainment, and sports platforms globally, with a portfolio exceeding $3 billion. The organization manages a diverse range of media brands and produces content across various platforms, including broadcast, digital, audio, and print. IMI also emphasizes training and development for the next generation of media professionals.
Format and cadence
- Event types
- workshop and dinner-series
- Startups can present
- No
Availability
- Registration state
- Not currently accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Students · Founders
- Regions
- Global
Speakers and past editions
Speakers
Key team members include Mina Al Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief of The National; Ahmed Al Alawi, Editor-in-Chief of CNN Business Arabic and Al-Ain News; and Hadley Gamble, Chief International Anchor.
Capability profile
IMI as a publisher
Editorial focus
IMI is a privately-owned global media group headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, focusing on storytelling and impactful narratives. The organization invests in premier media, news, entertainment, and sports platforms globally, managing a diverse range of media brands and producing content across various platforms, including broadcast, digital, audio, and print.
Audience value
IMI emphasizes training and development for the next generation of media professionals through tailored programs at the IMI Media Academy, focusing on innovative training methods and emotional intelligence.
Format and cadence
- Content formats
- podcast and webinar-series
- Primary platform
- imimedia.com
Availability
- Guest pitch state
- Not currently accepting
Audience and focus
- Audience
- Students · Founders
- Sectors
- Media & Entertainment
- Regions
- Global
Flagship work and coverage
Flagship properties
Notable portfolio companies include Sky News Arabia, The National, CNN Business Arabic, Al Ain News, RedBird IMI, MARI, EverWonder Studio, Bright North, MEDIA RES, IMG Tennis, and UFL.
Common questions
What to know about IMI
Upseed classifies IMI under the Other organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, event host, and publisher 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
March 19, 2026
Known limits
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