Startup Funding in the United Arab Emirates
Where to raise startup capital in the United Arab Emirates: 8 curated VCs, accelerators, incubators, angel networks and government programs, plus 6 more listed under another region that also fund founders across the Middle East. Entries are compiled from public sources and link straight to the organization. Links were checked in September 2026. Confirm current terms with each funder before you apply. Free, no sign-up.
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Organizations based in the United Arab Emirates
Shorooq Partners
VC100+ portfolio companies across 11 countries; investments include Tamara, TruKKer, Lendo and Pure Harvest.
Global Ventures
VCAbout $400M AUM and 70+ portfolio companies including Paymob, Zid and Yodawy.
BECO Capital
VCPortfolio includes Careem, Property Finder, Kitopi, Fresha and Thndr; 54 portfolio companies.
Nuwa Capital
VCReached a first close of $75M on its debut fund; portfolio includes Calo, Eyewa and Silkhaus.
Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)
VCLaunched Middle East Venture Fund IV with $150M; portfolio includes Anghami, Fresha and Nana.
Hub71
Ecosystem OrgBacked by Mubadala and Abu Dhabi's Department of Economic Development; 410+ onboarded startups and 200+ partners.
DIFC Innovation Hub (FinTech Hive)
AcceleratorHome to the region's FinTech Hive accelerator and host of the Dubai FinTech Summit.
Wamda Capital
VCFounded by Aramex founder Fadi Ghandour; 100+ investments including Careem, Souq, Tabby and Hala.
Also funding the Middle East
These organizations are listed under another region in this directory but run programs, funds or offices that back founders across the Middle East.
- 212 VC, based in 馃嚬馃嚪 Turkey
- SABAH.HUB Accelerator, based in 馃嚘馃嚳 Azerbaijan
- Ethis Crowdfunding Platform, based in 馃嚥馃嚲 Malaysia
- Golden Gate Ventures VC, based in 馃嚫馃嚞 Singapore
- 212Founders Accelerator, based in 馃嚥馃嚘 Morocco
- 216 Capital VC, based in 馃嚬馃嚦 Tunisia
Full profiles: funders listed under another region that back the Middle East
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