Who We Are
IMX Funds is a UAE-based boutique venture capital fund focused exclusively on investing in Series A-stage, B2B technology platforms. We identify category-defining companies with global potential and partner with them through capital, operational precision, and strategic access. Our base in Abu Dhabi allows us to connect high-growth technology with emerging market opportunities.
Our Mission
We help exceptional companies become global leaders. We do this by investing in high potential platforms, accelerating their market expansion, and building the systems they need to scale — with clarity, discipline, and strategic insight.
Our Team
Xavier Kris
Chief Executive Officer
MBA, GAICD. Xavier brings 25+ years of global leadership experience, having led multiple public and private technology ventures. He drives strategic direction and investment execution at IMX.
Sonny Rahim
Chief Financial Officer
Chartered Accountant with deep expertise in fund structuring, financial controls, and governance. Previously held CFO roles across asset management and technology groups.
John Bell
Non-Executive Director
Chartered Accountant and experienced board director, focused on financial oversight and risk management.
Isabella Bessa
Chief of Staff
Leads day-to-day operations, strategy implementation, and stakeholder communication.
Jason Peterson
Special Situations
Advisor with experience in structured capital and high-growth turnarounds through CPS Capital.
Anja Bartels
Head of IP
Provides expertise in intellectual property strategy and aportfolio protection, leveraging decades of experience with global technology patents.
Michael Italiano
Head of Performance
Former Formula 1 performance coach, responsible for founder development, leadership mental training, and highperformance frameworks.
Sectors We Focus On
IMX invests in technology platforms that operate in sectors aligned with long-term globaland regional transformation.
Artificial Intelligence & Data Platforms
AI-as-a-service, predictive infrastructure, applied LLMs, analytics-as-a-platform.
Fintech & RegTech
Embedded finance, B2B payments, compliance automation, data-driven lending.
GreenTech & Circular Economy
Platform-driven energy optimization, climate data systems, sustainable logistics.
HealthTech
Digital-first diagnostics, remote monitoring, care delivery infrastructure.
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Smart Infrastructure
Edge compute, digital mobility, smart city enablement, logistics intelligence.
