Dubai, United Arab Emirates Feb 23, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - VND Global Holdings, a leader in AI-driven event automation and supply chain innovation, has secured a USD$10 million cornerstone investment from Gulf Sea Capital, confirming a USD$100 million pre-money valuation. The company is set to close its seed round at USD$120 million post-money, fuelling rapid expansion in live events, manufacturing, and AI-powered fulfilment solutions.
"Gulf Sea Capital is fully committed to supporting VND Global. We look forward to contributing to VND Global's continued growth and success." — Tawfiq Najjar, COO | Gulf Sea Capital
“This investment accelerates our vision to revolutionise global events through AI, automation, and digitisation. We are building the future of seamless, intelligent event experiences.” — James Dutton, Founder & CEO
AI, Automation & the Future of Events
VND Global is deploying autonomous beverage and retail solutions for stadiums, festivals, motorsports, and major venues, integrating AI, machine learning, robotics, and data science to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
Leadership & Strategic Partners
The company is led by industry pioneers:
- Chairman: Hammad Atassi – Sustainability leader with 20+ years in scaling mission-driven ventures.
- CEO: James Dutton – 2022 Gold Stevie Award winner, internationally recognised entrepreneur, and top 5% B Corp leader.
- CTO: Bethan Timmins – Leading cutting-edge technology and manufacturing innovation expert behind major UK government cloud projects.
Key partners include:
- Professor Robert Kay (University of Leeds) – Advanced manufacturing
- HYDRA Manufacturing – Scalable production
- HYPR Innovation Software – Software and data experts
- The Talisman Agency – Tier-1 brand partnerships in sports & live global events
Expansion & Market Positioning
With operations anchored in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, VND Global is establishing the Middle East as a hub for high-tech production. The first autonomous event fulfilment units launch in Q4 2025, aligning with UAE Vision 2030.
VND Global’s mission aligns seamlessly with the region’s strategic goals, including UAE Vision 2030. The company’s focus on bringing advanced manufacturing and smart technology highlights the Middle East’s potential as the production and assembly hub for innovation, sustainability, and economic diversification.
Through its bold vision and global strategy, VND Global Holdings aims to position the Middle East as the epicentre for innovation and high-tech manufacturing, fostering economic growth, job creation, and sustainable exports that resonate with regional and international markets alike.
“We are redefining the way events operate,” said Dutton. “This funding enables us to scale faster and set new industry standards.”
VND Global Holdings SPV Limited, founded by James Dutton, is a UAE-based AI and automation leader. Headquartered in Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), with its holding company based in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the company is transforming event fulfilment through AI, robotics, and data-driven automation.
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Media Contact
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