As data privacy takes priority for governments and enterprises worldwide, UAE-based big data analytics and AI company Presight has established a strategic partnership with NodeShift. The collaboration, supported by fresh capital from the $100 million Presight-Shorooq Fund I, aims to accelerate the commercialization of secure, compliant generative AI infrastructure across global markets.
Quick Facts
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Backed by the $100 million Presight-Shorooq AI fund.
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NodeShift graduated from Presight’s inaugural AI Accelerator Program.
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Currently executing a POC with the UAE Central Bank.
Scaling Secure AI Infrastructure
The strategic tie-up merges Presight’s robust commercial capabilities and deep government ties with NodeShift’s highly regulated AI infrastructure. The partnership materialized after NodeShift completed a rigorous six-month evaluation during Presight’s inaugural AI Accelerator Program.
During this period, the startup was vetted for technology readiness, data compliance, and enterprise scalability. The successful evaluation triggered a significant investment from the Presight-Shorooq Fund I, a global AI innovation vehicle built to back next-generation tech companies.
Magzhan Kenesbai, Chief Growth Officer at Presight, noted the immediate alignment between the two organizations.
“From the very first pitch during the Presight AI Accelerator Program, it was clear the NodeShift team had the vision, capability, and ambition to build something truly differentiated,” Kenesbai said. “This partnership and investment underscore the tangible value our accelerator is already delivering.”
Expanding Generative AI in Regulated Markets
NodeShift operates as a sovereign generative AI platform, allowing entities to utilize top-tier open-source and commercial AI models through a governed, single interface. Built for deployment in on-premises or air-gapped environments, the system ensures sensitive data remains internal.
The platform features built-in security guardrails, strict policy enforcement, and robust enterprise integrations. Crucially for the MENA region, it delivers document intelligence, AI assistants, and collaboration tools in both Arabic and English.
Since joining the accelerator, NodeShift has actively engaged with prospects across heavily regulated sectors. The company is currently running a proof of concept with the Central Bank of the UAE, alongside ongoing discussions with other Presight enterprise clients.
Mihai Marcuta, Co-Founder and COO of NodeShift, highlighted the strategic value of the new capital and commercial backing.
“This partnership, alongside the investment from the Presight-Shorooq Fund I, represents a major milestone for NodeShift,” Marcuta said. “Presight’s global reach, sector expertise, and credibility across public and private sectors significantly strengthen our ability to scale.”
About Presight and NodeShift
Presight is a UAE-based big data analytics and artificial intelligence company that operates an AI Accelerator Program and co-manages the $100 million Presight-Shorooq Fund I to support high-growth tech ventures. NodeShift is a sovereign AI provider specializing in secure, compliant, and on-premises generative AI deployments for mission-critical operations.
Source: Zawya
