Est. 2026

AURA

Own the Layer

Abu Dhabi·Dubai·New York·San Francisco

The Firm

Capitalizing the edge of
what comes next.

AURA was founded in 2026 with a mission to back both proven and frontier technologies ahead of mass adoption. Operating from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, New York, and San Francisco, we deploy capital across critical verticals where technology and conviction converge.

Our thesis is rooted in the belief that the next wave of transformative infrastructure will emerge from cryptography, defense technology, and artificial intelligence — sectors where asymmetric returns meet civilizational impact.

Finance

01

Force

02

Intelligence

03

Investment Focus

Three pillars of conviction.

Cryptography

  • Blockchain
  • Encryption
  • Cryptocurrency

Industrial & Defense

  • Autonomous Technology
  • Critical Hardware
  • Drones & Robotics

Artificial Intelligence

  • AI Infrastructure
  • Foundational Models
  • AI Supply Chain

Leadership

Founded by conviction.

DMR

David Monroe Rashid

General Partner

MAS

Mustafa Amer Samhoun

General Partner