Qatar Development Bank
Qatar Development Bank (QDB) is a fully government-owned financial and developmental institution established in 1997. Headquartered in Doha, QDB aims to empower Qatar’s private sector through comprehensive financing, advisory services, and strategic initiatives that align with the Qatar National Vision 2030. The bank's mission is to support businesses in leading a sustainable future and driving economic transformation in the country. QDB offers a range of financial support, including direct and indirect financing for SMEs across various sectors such as healthcare, education, and tourism. It a
Investing activity
Qatar Development Bank appears in 2 AI deals tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk, and led 2 of them. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $2M. The most recent are Aligator (Seed, $1.2M, Oct 2026) and Dawraty (Seed, $2M, Sep 2026).
Qatar Development Bank most often invests alongside Next Capital and Program, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Qatar Development Bank
What AI companies has Qatar Development Bank invested in?
Qatar Development Bank's AI investments include Aligator and Dawraty. The 2 rounds on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is Qatar Development Bank based?
Qatar Development Bank is based in Doha, Doha, Qatar.
What stage does Qatar Development Bank invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, Qatar Development Bank has invested at Seed, with a median round of $2M. Qatar Development Bank led 2 of those rounds.
Who does Qatar Development Bank co-invest with?
Qatar Development Bank's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are Next Capital (1 deal) and Program (1 deal).
How can founders reach Qatar Development Bank?
Founders on AI Lounge can see Qatar Development Bank's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add Qatar Development Bank to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.