Find your next UAE & GCC investor

A VC firm invests its own fund directly into startups in exchange for equity. An accelerator (like Flat6Labs or 500 Global) runs a cohort program and writes small checks, usually pre-seed or seed. A fund of funds (like Dubai Future District Fund) invests in VC funds and co-invests directly, rather than writing many standalone startup checks itself. Knowing which type you're approaching changes what to ask for.

There's no fixed number, but regional pre-seed rounds are commonly under $500K, seed rounds often land between $500K and $2M, and Series A rounds typically range from $2M to $10M+ depending on traction and sector. Fintech and infrastructure rounds tend to run larger than consumer or services rounds at the same stage.

No — most firms on this list invest across the wider MENA region, not only UAE-incorporated companies. That said, many regional investors prefer a clean holding structure (commonly a free zone company or an offshore holding entity) before closing a round, so it's worth sorting your legal structure early rather than after a term sheet.

It means the firm doesn't restrict itself to one industry and evaluates deals on team, market size, and traction rather than a fixed sector thesis. Sector-agnostic investors are usually a good fit if your business doesn't cleanly fit fintech, healthtech, or another named category.

They're indicative — built from each firm's publicly stated stage focus and any check-size figures the firm has disclosed publicly, not a confirmed number for every single deal. Actual checks vary by round, co-investors, and negotiation. Always confirm current thesis and ticket size directly with the investor before you pitch.

No, and it doesn't claim to be. It's a curated starting list of active, publicly documented UAE and GCC investors, compiled from each firm's own site and public coverage. If you know a firm that should be here — or spot something out of date — use the feedback link on this page so we can verify and add it.