AI Planet & InfoDrive Analytics Announce Joint Venture backed by USD 3 million investment
AI Planet, a deeptech company
specializing in enterprise Generative AI and Agentic AI platforms, t announced
a strategic joint venture with InfoDrive Analytics – a Vardaan Global Company
with expertise in large enterprise transformation to establish a cutting-edge
AI and digital transformation powerhouse in the United Arab Emirates.
The official signing took place at GITEX Global’s MOU
room in the presence of the Ambassador of Belgium & Flanders Investment
& Trade team, marking a significant milestone in expanding AI innovation
across the Middle East.
This marks AI Planet’s first official presence in the
UAE, beyond its established entities in Belgium, Luxembourg, and India,
reinforcing its commitment to building global AI ecosystems that enable
large-scale digital transformation.
Backed by a $3 million investment from InfoDrive
Analytics, the joint venture will serve as AI Planet’s regional base in Dubai,
focusing on enabling governments and large enterprises in their AI and digital
transformation journeys. The investment will be directed toward accelerating
market development efforts, strengthening customer acquisition strategies,
setting up operations, and hiring regional talent. In addition, the focus will
be on building industry-specific Agentic AI solutions powered by AI Planet’s
proprietary platform.
The newly formed joint venture envisions building a
modern AI and digital transformation powerhouse in the Middle East with a
strong focus on:
• Empowering governments and enterprises with
Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions
• Positioning AI Planet’s GenAI platform and services for regional
adoption
• Building standalone vertical AI solutions across industries including
finance, manufacturing, healthcare, telecom, and education.
The partnership combines AI Planet’s deep expertise in
enterprise-grade AI orchestration with InfoDrive Analytics regional reach and
business acumen, setting the stage for scalable impact in enterprise and
government ecosystems.
Commenting on the
joining hand with InfoDrive Mr. Chanukya Patnaik, Founder & CEO of AI Planet, said: “The Middle East is at a defining moment in its
digital and AI evolution. The region has consistently leapfrogged traditional
transformation cycles through bold investments in innovation and AI will be the
next major leap. Through this joint venture, we want to empower enterprises and
governments to harness AI to transform sectors like manufacturing, healthcare,
and financial services among others, making AI a true force for progress across
the region.”
Veteran entrepreneur and investor Rino Sabatino,
Group Chairman of InfoDrive Analytics and Vardaan Global, specializes in
forging cross-border partnerships for digital transformation. He previously led
the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA), where he attracted major international
tech and manufacturing companies to the UAE.
On the
MOU signing Mr. Rino Sabatino, Group Chairman of InfoDrive Analytics and Vardan
Global Group affirmed “We’re excited to partner with AI
Planet to build the next chapter of digital innovation. The Middle East and
more specifically the UAE’s - momentum in AI is extraordinary, driven by
visionary leadership and strong government investment. Together, we’ll bring
world-class expertise to help organizations and public institutions accelerate
AI adoption, drive operational efficiency, and unlock new opportunities for
growth.”
The
newly formed joint venture envisions building a modern AI and digital
transformation hub spanning the Middle East with a strong
focus on creating standalone vertical AI solutions across industries
including finance, manufacturing, healthcare, telecom, and education.
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