Hashed and Abu Dhabi Investment Office Sign Strategic Partnership

Global digital asset and frontier technology venture capital firm Hashed has signed a memorandum of understanding with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), a government agency driving growth acceleration and economic transformation in Abu Dhabi, at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum held in Seoul on September 16. The agreement establishes a long-term strategic partnership where Hashed will support ADIO's efforts to facilitate opportunities for Korean companies and investors seeking to enter and grow in Abu Dhabi.

Under the partnership, both parties will jointly support Korean enterprises, financial institutions, and investors considering Abu Dhabi as a regional or global growth hub. Collaboration areas include identifying and connecting promising companies and investors, providing end-to-end investment support, sharing market insights on Korea, supporting ADIO-hosted events and delegations, and coordinating with key Korean institutions and the UAE Embassy in Seoul.

The partnership builds on ongoing collaboration between ADIO and Hashed ahead of the Seoul-hosted Abu Dhabi Investment Forum. Prior to the forum, Hashed introduced major Korean companies across finance, technology, gaming, entertainment, and manufacturing sectors for meetings. This cooperation demonstrates how the partnership can connect Korean businesses with Abu Dhabi's investment ecosystem, enabling their growth and expansion in markets including Abu Dhabi.

Allesandro Borgognia, Cluster Planning & Development Head at ADIO, stated: 'Korea's leadership in innovation, technology, and industry capabilities has naturally positioned it as an ideal partner for Abu Dhabi's long-term growth. Through our partnership with Hashed, we aim to build a stronger bridge connecting Korean companies and investors with Abu Dhabi’s rapidly growing business ecosystem.' He added that the collaboration will help ambitious enterprises enter new markets, expand regionally and globally, and contribute to next-generation economic growth originating from Abu Dhabi.

Kim Seo-jun, CEO of Hashed, said: 'True development occurs when people, capital, and ideas flow freely across borders. Korea possesses deep technological expertise and a solid industrial foundation, while Abu Dhabi offers an ambitious vision, capital, and gateway to rapidly growing markets.' He emphasized that Hashed's role is to serve as the bridge between the two economies, creating a sustainable channel for continuous exchange and laying the groundwork for deeper, longer-lasting relations between Korea and Abu Dhabi.'