 |
| Ithmaar and Guggenheim |
Ithmaar and Guggenheim Brothers partner to launch a global fund from Abu Dhabi to support creative industries
strategic step in the process of establishing the fund, and paving the way for its launch on solid institutional foundations, in which the deep understanding of the local market and the long-term investment vision that Ithmaar International Holding possesses are integrated with the specialized global experience of Guggenheim Brothers Media in investing in creative sectors, in a way that contributes to building a vital platform that contributes to achieving a sustainable economic and cultural impact at the local and global levels.
sides will work to support Abu Dhabi’s ambition to establish itself as a leading global hub for creative industries and next-generation content creation, by building a world-class investment platform originating from Abu Dhabi to enable creative entrepreneurs and startups to expand, accelerate their growth, and achieve an influential competitive presence on the global stage
cultural heritage and global influence, Guggenheim Brothers Media will focus on investing in an integrated ecosystem that includes content production, content creators’ tools and platforms and supporting infrastructure, digital intellectual property, entertainment technologies, audience interaction platforms, and next-generation storytelling techniques.
techniques.
The fund will be led by Dillon Lawson-Johnston and Creswell Fiordalis, drawing on a proven track record of more than two decades at prestigious global media and entertainment organizations, which strengthens the fund’s strategic vision and its ability to build creative platforms with global impact.
A spokesperson for Ithmaar International Holding said: “Abu Dhabi is consolidating its global position as a capital capital, while at the same time steadily building the foundations of a globally scalable and interconnected creative economy. Based on this approach, the partnership with Guggenheim Brothers Media embodies the integration of Guggenheim’s cultural legacy with Ithmaar’s long-term investment vision, supporting Abu Dhabi’s goals of enhancing its presence as a dynamic, forward-looking media and creative destination. The fund is expected to be a catalyst for new opportunities and quality outputs that add tangible economic and creative value to the Emirate of AbuDhabi.”
For their part, DillonLawson-Johnston and ChriswellFiordalis expressed their pride in collaborating with Ithmaar International Holding to achieve a shared vision aimed at supporting emerging creative companies that contribute to shaping the future of culture, from Abu Dhabi to the world. They affirmed that Ithmaar International Holding provides the institutional foundations, ambition, and long-term investment vision that the sector needs, noting that Guggenheim Brothers Media will form an integrated environment that enables founders to access resources, build active communities, and obtain the strategic support necessary for growth and success on a global level.
0 Comments