We find the technology worth backing, and invest in it alongside you.
SAQR Advisors is a family office that sources innovative, technology-centric start-ups and scale-ups, and co-invests in them alongside high-net-worth investors, family offices and investor groups.
From first conversation to co-investment.
Fewer, better opportunities, chosen the way we would choose for ourselves, and brought only to the investors they fit.
- I.
Source
We find innovative, technology-centric start-ups and scale-ups through our network and on the ground.
- II.
Screen
Does it solve a real business problem? Can it scale and lead its space? Only then does it reach investors.
- III.
Match
Each opportunity is matched to the mandates of the investors it genuinely fits.
- IV.
Co-invest
We invest alongside our co-investors, on terms agreed together.
Technology that solves real business problems.
We are deliberately selective. These three tests come before any introduction.
Technology at the core
Start-ups and scale-ups where technology is the engine of the business, not a feature added to it.
A real problem, at scale
Companies solving genuine business problems, with a credible path to lead their category.
Our capital alongside yours
We co-invest in the opportunities we bring, so our interests sit with those of our co-investors.
Two sides of the same table.
We work with investors looking for screened, technology-led opportunities, and with founders looking for the right capital, introduced warmly.
Screened opportunities, matched to your mandate.
High-net-worth investors, family offices and investor groups.
- Share your mandate: sectors, stage and ticket size.
- Receive opportunities already screened against it.
- Co-invest alongside SAQR on terms agreed together.
The right investors, through a warm introduction.
Technology-centric start-ups and scale-ups that are raising.
- Send your deck and the details of your round.
- We assess the problem, your traction and your path to scale.
- Meet co-investors who match your stage and sector.
Where we are investing.
- Artificial intelligence Applied AI with a clear commercial use
- Agentic software Systems that do the work, not just assist
- Compliance automation AI-assisted governance, risk and compliance that stays audit-ready
- True voice of the customer From ring to resolution, with contact centre automation and deep analytics
- Real estate technology Data and tools for property and the built environment
- Future of work How companies hire, organise and operate
- Financial technology Infrastructure and services for modern finance
A family office, built by two families.
The Popolizio and Nacinovic families founded SAQR to spot opportunities early and to invest family resources in them, alongside a small number of select partners. About SAQR
John Popolizio
More than 40 years bringing innovation to market. Leads SAQR's investments and its relationships with founders and co-investors.
Elly Nacinovic
Leads research and due diligence, from the first screen of an opportunity to the detailed work before any investment.
Opportunities are shared privately, with qualified investors.
Details of the companies we are working with are provided confidentially, on request and following an initial conversation.
Meet us at RISE in Dubai.
Start a conversation.
Tell us a little about yourself and what you are looking for. A member of the team will reply personally.
Or email contact@saqradvisors.com