Presight Funds 6 AI Startups to Boost Innovation Globally

Presight has announced its first six AI startups selected for investment under its AI Innovation Ecosystem. This move aims to strengthen the development of advanced AI technologies for both national and enterprise-level systems.

The funding comes from the Presight–Shorooq Fund I (PSFI), a $100 million early-stage global fund created in partnership with Shorooq.

The selected companies are based in the United States and the UAE. They focus on key areas such as sovereign AI infrastructure, industry-specific intelligence platforms, and edge-based AI systems. These technologies are designed for use in complex and regulated environments where reliability and security are important.

One of the key investments is in AMI - Advanced Machine Intelligence, which is working on advanced “world model” AI systems. Founded by Yann LeCun, AMI is developing AI that can better understand and interact with the real world. Its solutions are expected to support industries like manufacturing, aerospace, robotics, and healthcare.

In the area of secure AI infrastructure, Presight invested in NodeShift. The company offers on-premises AI systems that allow businesses to run AI models while keeping their data secure within their own systems.

For financial and industry intelligence, investments include:

• Hebbia – improves research and workflows in financial markets

• Candid Intelligence – optimises bidding and procurement processes

• Crunched – provides fast insights and analysis for investors

In the edge AI segment, Presight backed Blue, which develops voice-based AI systems that can perform tasks directly on mobile devices without needing complex integrations.

Presight’s AI Innovation Ecosystem includes an investment fund, an accelerator programme, and research labs. Through its accelerator, startups get mentorship, access to advanced computing resources, and opportunities to work with government and enterprise clients.

According to Presight’s Chief Growth Officer Magzhan Kenesbai, the focus is on building AI systems that can work in real-world environments. Shorooq’s Dr. Bilal Baloch added that the fund aims to connect top AI startups with capital, regulatory support, and market access.

With this initiative, Abu Dhabi is continuing to grow as a global hub for applied AI. Presight plans to expand its ecosystem further with future investments in energy, infrastructure, and AI-powered public services.