TwoFour54
Funding platformAbu Dhabi · Seed · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
twofour54 is central to Abu Dhabi's strategy to grow a vibrant creative and media industry. Rather than being a capital investor, it develops purpose-built creative communities and state-of-the-art production facilities to serve the needs of creative businesses. Through its Yas Creative Hub, studios and backlot, it provides an interconnected, collaborative environment offering business solutions, infrastructure and support designed to help partners turn ideas into reality. Its focus is on enabling creativity, supporting the media and entertainment sector, and positioning Abu Dhabi as a regional hub for creative industries.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's websiteHumaid Matar Al Dhaheri is a board member and Managing Director & Group CEO associated with ADNEC Group, with over 22 years of government and private sector experience across tourism, events and media. He chairs ExCeL London and serves as Deputy Chair of Abu Dhabi Media, and holds degrees from the National Defence College, University of Glasgow and UAE University.
Mark Whitehead is CEO of twofour54, a media and entertainment leader with nearly 30 years of international experience in production and content. He previously held senior roles at Viacom International Media Networks Asia Pacific, BBC Worldwide Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia and CNN International.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesConsumer ×1Gaming ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathUnnyhog develops multiplayer games for mobile and PC platforms, including an MMO that uses gesture controls to serve players across both device types.
ConsumerGamingLos Angeles, US
Margarita Belorukova(COO)inPavel Ignatov(CEO)Andrei Apanasik(CTO)
Co-investorsY Combinator
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does TwoFour54 invest at?
- TwoFour54 invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does TwoFour54 focus on?
- TwoFour54 focuses on AdTech, Consumer, Creator Economy, Gaming, Marketing Tech, Media & Entertainment.
- Where is TwoFour54 located?
- TwoFour54 is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, AE.
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