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Dubai's startup scene is buzzing, and it's not hard to see why. A solid group of venture capital firms are actively funding the next generation of companies.
You have established players like FasterCapital, which has backed over 1,200 startups, alongside active funds like VentureSouq and Wamda Capital.
Below is our list of the best 15 VC firms in Dubai.
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Buy It For $97 $297 →COTU Ventures backs founders across the Middle East from the very beginning, investing from pre-seed through Series A. The firm focuses on helping companies find product-market fit quickly and ensures they have the capital and expertise needed to grow.
FasterCapital supports startups and small businesses worldwide by providing technical or business development in exchange for equity. This work-for-equity model helps companies build their products and prepare to raise capital from other investors.
BECO Capital backs early-stage technology companies with the funding and operational mentorship needed to scale. They support founders across a range of sectors, including fintech and healthcare, helping them build their ventures from the ground up.
From its base in the MENA region, VentureSouq manages thematic funds with a global portfolio, concentrating on FinTech and ClimateTech. This focus established them as the region's first sector-specific fund manager, and they back companies from seed to later stages of growth.
Nuwa Capital backs seed and early-stage startups in emerging markets, with a focus on the MENA region. As a founder-led firm, they are reshaping the traditional investor relationship by building a supportive platform and community for founders.
Iliad Partners backs early-stage technology founders in the MENA region, focusing on sectors from fintech to supply chain and logistics. They partner with founders to build their startups into high-growth ventures, with a portfolio that includes regional successes like Fetchr and TruKKer.
Eiosoft Capital finances early to growth-stage companies in sectors from AI to biotech across the US and Asia Pacific. The firm's cross-border investment strategy is defined by its use of digital asset bonds alongside traditional venture funding.
DWF Labs operates as a Web3 investor and market maker, supporting projects from their initial coin offerings all the way to late-stage growth. As one of the world's largest high-frequency cryptocurrency trading entities, they provide essential market-making services and liquidity across more than 60 exchanges.
Global Ventures champions founders and their ideas across emerging markets, investing in companies from the seed stage through to late-stage growth. They focus on sectors like fintech and healthcare, helping scale companies such as Paymob and Remedial Health.
Wamda Capital backs promising high-growth technology businesses across the MENA region, investing from the seed stage through to later growth rounds. The firm supports its portfolio companies through subsequent financing to a successful exit, having backed regional successes like Careem.
Our top picks represent some of the most active investors in Dubai. But the city's funding scene is deep, with many other VCs writing checks for promising startups.
Combined, these additional firms have made over 100 investments and supported 7 exits. Here’s a look at the other venture capital firms funding what's next in Dubai.
| VC Firm | Year Founded | Nº Investments | Nº Exits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98 | 7 | |
| 2018 | 1 | — | |
| 2018 | — | — | |
| 2017 | 10 | — | |
| 2022 | — | — |
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