What stage does AzurX invest at?

AzurX invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.

What sectors does AzurX focus on?

AzurX focuses on Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Space Tech.

Where is AzurX located?

AzurX is headquartered in Dubai, AE.

AzurX

Venture capital

Dubai · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 11 people tracked

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Investment thesis

AzurX advises, accelerates, and invests across the global space economy and adjacent frontier sectors, spanning commercial, dual-use, and defense markets. The firm delivers strategic advisory services, capability development, market entry, expansion, and investment support to space and satellite companies, government entities, and strategic investment arms. It focuses on exclusive, often off-market ventures aligned with national priorities and regional goals, aiming to drive innovation, national security, and sustainable growth. AzurX works across early-stage, growth, and late-stage ventures, leveraging deep domain expertise to identify high-impact opportunities across both commercial and national security contexts.

Invests inDeep Tech Defense Tech Space TechDubaiGlobalMiddle East & North AfricaUnited Arab Emirates

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage

Pre-Seed–Late Stage

Dubai, AE

Instruments

Equity

Founded

2020

Team · 11 people

from the firm's website

Anna Hazlett· Founder & CEO

Space industry strategist with expertise in high technology, commercialization, and investment; advises Gulf governments and global institutions across policy, capital, and technology.

Andrea Lang· Associate Partner

Finance and strategy expert specializing in complex space programs, advising on financial strategy, operations, and scaling, with experience in emerging markets and multinational enterprises.

Ezinne Uzo-Okoro· Senior Partner

Former White House and NASA leader with 20 years of service; shaped national space policy and led 60+ missions, focusing on sustainable dual-use technologies, national security, and international space law.

Jennifer Warren· Investment Partner

Financial services and management consulting expert with 20+ years across the US, UK, and Middle East; former leader at Barclays, Lehman Brothers, and First Gulf Bank.

Rainer Schwarz· Investment Partner

Investor with over $2B deployed across venture, private, and public markets; built an $80M EMEA banking business and a $1.4B AUM hedge fund.

Sahith Reddy Madara· Venture Partner

Space engineer and deep-tech investor with global experience across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East; startup advisor and contributor to UN space policy.

Dr. Rebecca Connolly· Senior Expert, Space Policy & Defense

Expert on space policy and governance, focusing on militarization, dual-use technologies, national security, and international space law.

Fahad Al Mheiri· Senior Advisor

Former senior leader at the UAE Space Agency; expert in defense technology, space program development, and strategic planning across the Gulf.

Karl Baker· Senior Expert, Satellite Technology & Asset Evaluation

Former NASA scientist with over 35 years in satellite systems engineering; expert in technical due diligence for large space and satellite transactions.

Kevin O'Connell· Senior Expert, Space Commerce

Authority on space commerce and the global space economy; heads Space Economy Rising and formerly directed the U.S. Office of Space Commerce.

Pulkit Bhutani· Investment Associate

Investment banker and corporate strategist who led deals exceeding $2B and drove $500M+ acquisitions across the Middle East and India.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does AzurX invest at?: AzurX invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does AzurX focus on?: AzurX focuses on Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Space Tech.
Where is AzurX located?: AzurX is headquartered in Dubai, AE.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Innovation Journeys - A Conversation with Anna Hazlett, Principal and Founder of AzurX

Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund · Anna Hazlett

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