HOW WE DEPLOY CAPITAL
Investment Approach
Berkana operates as a buy-side, trust-based investment consortium. The integrity of every opportunity presented within the network depends on the credibility and direct involvement of the member presenting it — deal flow is an act of stewardship, not a casual exchange.
Two Tracks of Deal Flow
Member Deal Flow (Peer-to-Peer)
Opportunities that members personally have a direct stake in, shared privately within the circle — consistent with Berkana’s participation rules.
Investment Committee–Vetted Deal Flow
Opportunities reviewed, coordinated, and gated by Berkana’s Investment Champions prior to circulation, protecting the consortium’s reputation through rigorous pre-circulation review.
Asset Classes
Members invest according to their own goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon, across:
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Early-stage venture
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Growth-stage venture
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Alternative asset classes
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Pre-IPO
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Real estate–related investments
Alongside individual opportunities, members participate in the Berkana fund-of-funds — a globally diversified portfolio of impact-aligned venture funds.
Geographic Diversification
Anchored in the Gulf region and extending across the United States, Europe and Asia — built for regional and vertical diversification, pairing fund managers who understand a specific theme, region, or ecosystem.
Industries of Focus
In alignment with Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision 2030, Berkana invests in sectors driving transformation:
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Healthcare & Digital Health
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Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security
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Water & Resource Management
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Circular Economy & Waste Reduction
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Affordable & Sustainable Housing
