Capital with
conviction
Strategic investments at the intersection of enduring value and transformative innovation
A new approach to holding value
New Genre Holdings Limited is an investment holding company based in the Dubai International Financial Centre, founded on the principle that the most compelling opportunities exist where traditional assets meet emerging technologies.
Led by Shayan Kargarian, a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with deep expertise in property development, construction, and private lending, we bring institutional discipline and entrepreneurial vision to every investment decision.
As partners at Future Thesis Lab alongside Mehran Granfar, founder and CEO of Adaptic.ai, we are uniquely positioned at the forefront of artificial intelligence and technology ventures, building the next generation of transformative businesses.
Investment focus
Three complementary pillars that define our strategic approach
Property
Tangible assets with enduring value
Leveraging decades of expertise in development and construction, we invest in real estate opportunities that combine strategic location, architectural merit, and long-term appreciation potential.
Technology
Transformative platforms reshaping industries
We back technology ventures with defensible business models, exceptional founding teams, and the potential to fundamentally change how markets operate. Our focus is on sustainable growth over speculative hype.
AI Ventures
Intelligence as infrastructure
Through Future Thesis Lab, we build and invest in artificial intelligence companies that deliver measurable value. Our portfolio approach combines venture building with strategic capital deployment.
Our approach
Core operating principles guiding every allocation decision
Long-term orientation
We measure success in years and decades, not quarters. This patient capital approach allows us to support businesses through complete market cycles.
Operator experience
Having built and scaled businesses ourselves, we provide more than capital. Our operational expertise helps portfolio companies navigate critical inflection points.
Strategic discretion
Quality over quantity defines our investment philosophy. We pursue select opportunities where we can add meaningful value and achieve exceptional outcomes.
Global perspective
Based in Dubai’s DIFC, we connect opportunities across markets while maintaining the institutional standards of world-class financial centres.
Building the future with intention
We partner with exceptional founders and invest in opportunities that align with our thesis of enduring value creation. If you are building something meaningful, we would like to hear from you.