What is the Global Startup Funding Directory?

It's a free, searchable catalogue of 450+ organizations that fund or support startups worldwide: venture capital firms, accelerators, incubators, venture studios, angel networks, government and economic-development programs, grant programs, and halal/Islamic-finance initiatives. It spans 10 regions and roughly 59 countries, from North America and Europe to Africa, the Gulf, and South and Southeast Asia. Each entry lists what they invest in, the stage they back, typical check size or program terms, location, and links.

Yes, completely free. There's no sign-up, no paywall, and no affiliate gating. Search and filter the full list, open any organization's detail page, and go straight to their website or application link.

What makes it different from Crunchbase or PitchBook?

It's free, founder-facing and curated, and it deliberately covers what the big paid databases thin out: halal/Sharia-aligned capital and underserved emerging ecosystems like Africa, the Gulf, Turkey, Central Asia and Southeast Asia. It isn't trying to list every company on earth; it's the map to the capital those tools overlook.

Does it include halal or Muslim-focused investors?

Yes, more than any other directory: 22 entries are explicitly halal/Muslim-focused, spanning Sharia-compliant funds and platforms, Islamic-finance providers, Muslim founder communities and faith-based crowdfunding. Examples include Salam Fund and Manzil (Canada), Manafa and Lendo (Saudi Arabia), Ethis and ALAMI Sharia (Southeast Asia), Cur8 Capital and Qardus (UK), and Jaiz Bank and Lotus Capital (Nigeria). Toggle the 'Halal / Muslim-focused' filter to see just those.

Which regions and countries does it cover?

Ten regions: North America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Central Asia and the Caucasus, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. Each region and most countries have their own page, so you can jump straight to funding in Nigeria, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Malaysia, Pakistan, the UK, Germany, Australia and more.

How current is the data, and will it be updated?

Every entry is compiled and verified from publicly available sources, and it reflects the landscape as of mid-2026. Figures like fund sizes and check sizes are approximate and change often, so always verify on each organization's own site before applying. I keep the directory updated and email a short monthly note of newly added organizations to subscribers.

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The Global Startup Funding Directory: 450+ VCs, Accelerators & Halal Capital

By Rashad Bayram•June 17, 2026•Updated July 11, 2026•7 min read

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Global Startup Funding Directory?: It's a free, searchable catalogue of 450+ organizations that fund or support startups worldwide: venture capital firms, accelerators, incubators, venture studios, angel networks, government and economic-development programs, grant programs, and halal/Islamic-finance initiatives. It spans 10 regions and roughly 59 countries, from North America and Europe to Africa, the Gulf, and South and Southeast Asia. Each entry lists what they invest in, the stage they back, typical check size or program terms, location, and links.
Is it free to use?: Yes, completely free. There's no sign-up, no paywall, and no affiliate gating. Search and filter the full list, open any organization's detail page, and go straight to their website or application link.
What makes it different from Crunchbase or PitchBook?: It's free, founder-facing and curated, and it deliberately covers what the big paid databases thin out: halal/Sharia-aligned capital and underserved emerging ecosystems like Africa, the Gulf, Turkey, Central Asia and Southeast Asia. It isn't trying to list every company on earth; it's the map to the capital those tools overlook.
Does it include halal or Muslim-focused investors?: Yes, more than any other directory: 22 entries are explicitly halal/Muslim-focused, spanning Sharia-compliant funds and platforms, Islamic-finance providers, Muslim founder communities and faith-based crowdfunding. Examples include Salam Fund and Manzil (Canada), Manafa and Lendo (Saudi Arabia), Ethis and ALAMI Sharia (Southeast Asia), Cur8 Capital and Qardus (UK), and Jaiz Bank and Lotus Capital (Nigeria). Toggle the 'Halal / Muslim-focused' filter to see just those.
Which regions and countries does it cover?: Ten regions: North America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Central Asia and the Caucasus, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. Each region and most countries have their own page, so you can jump straight to funding in Nigeria, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Malaysia, Pakistan, the UK, Germany, Australia and more.
How current is the data, and will it be updated?: Every entry is compiled and verified from publicly available sources, and it reflects the landscape as of mid-2026. Figures like fund sizes and check sizes are approximate and change often, so always verify on each organization's own site before applying. I keep the directory updated and email a short monthly note of newly added organizations to subscribers.

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Rashad Bayram

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