Chimera is closely tied to Abu Dhabi's state-backed investment network, having co-established the UAE's first SPAC, closed a $10 billion venture fund, taken a controlling stake in Egypt's Beltone Financial Holding, and invested across public markets, private equity, credit, and real estate rather than focusing only on startups. Many of its senior leaders later moved on to help launch Lunate, and outside sources describe Chimera as a diversified investment platform rather than a typical venture fund.