UAE Investment Institution Acquires Strategic Stake in NWTN to Advance "We the UAE 2031" Vision

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NWTN (NASDAQ: NWTN), a UAE-based company, has secured a significant strategic investment from SEET LLC, a subsidiary of Medad Holding. The agreement involves a $100 million investment by SEET to acquire newly issued NWTN shares, making SEET the largest single shareholder of NWTN.

The partnership aligns with the "We the UAE 2031" national vision and its "Forward Economy" initiative, focusing on strategic sectors including clean energy, mobility, and high-end manufacturing. The collaboration will span multiple areas including urban mobility, AI, smart energy, and blockchain technology.

This strategic transformation positions NWTN towards "Smart Mobility, Smart Device, Smart Contract" solutions, while strengthening UAE's role in the energy sector and digital economy.

Positive

• Strategic $100 million investment from SEET LLC, becoming the largest single shareholder
• Partnership alignment with UAE's national vision and Forward Economy initiative
• Expansion into multiple strategic sectors including AI, smart energy, and blockchain
• Enhanced market position in UAE's clean energy and high-end manufacturing sectors

Negative

• Significant ownership dilution for existing shareholders through new share issuance

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Investment Strategist

$100M investment gives SEET controlling stake in NWTN, transforming its future in UAE's strategic sectors while strengthening its financial position.

This $100 million investment from SEET LLC represents a transformative development for NWTN. The deal positions SEET to become NWTN's largest shareholder, signaling strong institutional confidence in NWTN's strategic direction toward smart mobility, devices, and contract solutions. The investment provides substantial capital injection that should significantly strengthen NWTN's balance sheet and operational capabilities.

The transaction directly aligns NWTN with UAE's national economic vision, potentially giving the company preferential positioning in government-backed initiatives across clean energy, mobility, and high-end manufacturing sectors. This strategic alignment with the "We the UAE 2031" vision elevates NWTN's status beyond a typical technology company to a national economic development vehicle.

Beyond capital, this partnership offers NWTN integration opportunities with SEET's affiliated companies across urban mobility, AI, smart energy, and blockchain technologies. These cross-sector synergies could accelerate NWTN's product development and market penetration in multiple high-growth segments simultaneously.

The investment validates NWTN's technology and business model while potentially facilitating access to Medad Holding's broader investment portfolio and business networks. For UAE investors, this positions NWTN as a strategic platform for technology innovation aligned with national economic priorities, potentially opening pathways to government contracts and partnerships in strategic sectors.

DUBAI, UAE, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NWTN Inc. ("NWTN" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: NWTN), a UAE-based NASDAQ-listed company, today announced execution of an agreement with SEET LLC ("SEET"), a subsidiary of Medad Holding, a leading investment institution in the UAE. This agreement marks a new phase in NWTN's strategic transformation toward "Smart Mobility, Smart Device, Smart Contract" solutions.

Strategic Equity Investment and Business Integration
NWTN and SEET have signed a Share Purchase Agreement under which SEET will invest US$100 million to acquire newly issued NWTN shares. Additionally, SEET and its affiliated companies will partner with NWTN in strategic initiatives spanning urban mobility, AI, smart energy, and blockchain technology etc.

Upon completion, SEET will become NWTN's largest single shareholder. The investment will bolster NWTN's position as a UAE leader in clean energy, mobility and high-end manufacturing. This partnership aligns with the newly launched "We the UAE 2031" national vision, particularly its "Forward Economy" initiative – "focusing on new strategic areas, exceling in well-established key sectors and dominating future potential sectors, while positioning the UAE at the forefront of the digital economy and strengthening its role as a leading force in the energy sector."

Advancing "We the UAE 2031" and Building a Sustainable Future

H.E. Mohammed Alshaiba Almazrouei, COO of Medad Holding (SEET LLC's parent company), stated:
" As a leading group in the UAE, Medad Holding is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions tailored to today's evolving market demands. With this strategic investment as the starting point, we are excited to build the long-term partnership with NWTN. This investment reflects our trust in NWTN's strategy and capability, as well as our confidence in the potential value and synergy that will be created by NWTN and other portfolio companies in our group and in UAE. I believe NWTN will be an important platform for technology, innovation and global talent in the future." 

Mr. Benjamin Zhai, CEO of NWTN, commented:
"We are honoured to have SEET LLC as our largest strategic shareholder. SEET and Medad Group's other investments are highly complementary with NWTN's strength in smart manufacturing and accessibility to global technology and talent. This collaboration aligns with the 'We the UAE 2031' vision and Dubai's D33 economic agenda. As a leading force in UAE's "Forward Economy", NWTN aspires to play an integral role in not only new energy sector, but also sectors and industries of the future."

About SEET LLC

SEET LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medad Holding (https://www.medadholding.com), a leading UAE investment group established in 2018 to drive national innovation, environmental transformation, and market vitality. Medad Holding expands its global presence through technology-driven investments that reshape modern interactions. SEET LLC identifies and invests in projects with disruptive potential and strategic synergy.

About NWTN Inc.

NWTN (Nasdaq: NWTN), a UAE-headquartered global intelligent technology company, focuses on smart mobility, smart manufacturing, and smart contracts. By integrating smart manufacturing with its global ecosystem platform, the Group is expanding its smart technology ecosystem across markets including MENA, Southern Europe, and beyond, driving sustainable development through technological innovation.

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FAQ

What is the value of SEET LLC's investment in NWTN (NASDAQ: NWTN)?

SEET LLC will invest $100 million to acquire newly issued NWTN shares, becoming the company's largest single shareholder.

How does the NWTN investment align with UAE's national vision?

The investment aligns with the 'We the UAE 2031' vision and Dubai's D33 economic agenda, particularly the Forward Economy initiative focusing on strategic sectors and digital economy advancement.

What are the key focus areas of the NWTN and SEET LLC partnership?

The partnership will focus on urban mobility, AI, smart energy, and blockchain technology, advancing NWTN's strategic transformation toward Smart Mobility, Smart Device, and Smart Contract solutions.

Who is SEET LLC and what is their relationship with Medad Holding?

SEET LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medad Holding, a leading UAE investment group established in 2018 that focuses on national innovation and environmental transformation.

What will be NWTN's role in UAE's Forward Economy initiative?

NWTN aims to be a leading force in UAE's Forward Economy, playing an integral role in both the new energy sector and future industries through smart manufacturing and global technology access.