ADIV is dedicated to pioneering and empowering next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through strategic investments and global partnerships.
Key people at ADIV.
Key people at ADIV.
ADIV refers primarily to two distinct investment entities: Aerospace & Defence Impact Ventures (a $50M seed-stage venture capital fund) and the SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF. The aerospace-focused ADIV is a Tel Aviv-based VC fund dedicated to investing in next-generation aerospace and defense technologies, supporting startups with funding, mentorship, and access to a global ecosystem including Starburst accelerator programs and Fortune Global 500 partners. It targets dual-use and deep tech startups at early stages, aiming to foster innovation and resilience in aerospace and defense sectors.
Separately, the ADIV ticker also represents the SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF, which invests in high-conviction, low-turnover portfolios of profitable dividend-paying Asian equities, aiming for dividend income and long-term capital growth. This ETF emphasizes exposure to sustainable impact solutions and maintains a focus on socially responsible investing metrics.
The aerospace ADIV fund was founded with a mission to pioneer aerospace and defense innovation through strategic investments and partnerships, led by General Partner Lionel Sinai-Sinelnikoff, who specializes in early-stage dual-use and deep tech investments. The fund leverages its location in Tel Aviv, a global tech hub, and its connection to the Starburst ecosystem to accelerate startup growth.
The SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF (ADIV) is managed by SmartETFs and aims to provide investors with dividend income and capital appreciation by focusing on Asian markets. It is structured to offer investors access to a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying companies with a sustainable impact focus.
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The aerospace ADIV fund rides the global trend of increasing demand for advanced aerospace and defense technologies, driven by geopolitical shifts, sustainability imperatives, and the rise of dual-use technologies that serve both civilian and military applications. Its timing is critical as governments and corporations seek resilient, innovative solutions in aerospace, supported by a growing startup ecosystem in Israel and globally.
The ADIV ETF taps into the growing investor appetite for dividend income combined with sustainable investing in Asia-Pacific markets, benefiting from the region's economic growth and increasing corporate focus on ESG factors. It offers a way for investors to participate in Asia's equity markets with a focus on stability and responsible investing.
For Aerospace & Defence Impact Ventures, the future likely involves expanding its portfolio with cutting-edge startups that address emerging aerospace challenges such as sustainability, autonomy, and defense modernization. The fund’s influence may grow as it deepens partnerships with global corporations and governments, shaping the aerospace innovation ecosystem.
For the ADIV ETF, ongoing trends in dividend investing and ESG integration in Asia-Pacific markets will shape its trajectory. The fund is positioned to benefit from increasing investor demand for income-generating, socially responsible investments in a dynamic region.
Both entities named ADIV reflect specialized investment approaches—one in venture capital for aerospace deep tech, the other in dividend-focused equity ETFs—each playing a distinct role in their respective markets and investment landscapes.
