Pre-seed investors in the UAE

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Firms that write pre-seed cheques and are based in the UAE or invest there. Firms based in the UAE come first. Each cites its own website as the source for what is listed, with the date it was last confirmed.

Based in the UAE

An early-stage investment firm that backs European founders building for global markets and connects them with US and international networks.

Pre-seed · Seedvia anamcaracapital.com
ANME2026-10-10

An angel network that supports startups through individual investments, due diligence, mentoring, business development, and growth facilitation.

Pre-seed · Seed · Series Avia angelnetworkme.com

Antler was founded on the belief that people innovating is the key to building a better future. We partner with exceptional founders across six continents to launch and scale startups…

Ideation · Pre-seed · Series A · Series B+via antler.co
BECO Capital2026-10-10

Since 2012, BECO Capital has invested in founders building technology companies across the Gulf and the broader Middle East, managing over $820 million across five funds from pre-seed…

Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B+via becocapital.com
Bunat Ventures2026-10-10

We are building a unique Venture Builder + Operational VC ecosystem that connects in-house ideas and entrepreneurs with other changemakers that want to re-imagine new ideas and…

Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B+via bunat.vc
COTU Ventures2026-10-10

We are the Champions Of The Underdog. We are a small, diverse, close-knit group that is curious, passionate and driven to make stuff happen.

Pre-seed · Seed · Series Avia cotu.vc
FasterCapital2026-10-10

FasterCapital is an online incubator and venture builder based in Dubai that provides technical development, business development, direct investment, and fundraising matching services.

Ideation · Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B+via fastercapital.com

Ghaf Capital Partners is a Dubai-based Web3 and blockchain venture capital and private capital firm that acts as a strategic partner and growth accelerator for its portfolio companies.

Pre-seed · Seedvia ghafcapital.ae

At Illuminati Digital Capital, we take a hands-on approach to investing, working closely with our portfolio companies to provide strategic guidance and operational support.

Pre-seed · Seedvia illuminati.capital
Intelak Hub2026-10-10

Intelak is a technology and innovation hub, based in Dubai, that supports early and late-stage start-ups with the education, mentorship, tools and resources needed to address business…

Ideation · Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B+via intelak.com

A venture capital firm with over 12 years of investing in technology companies across various sectors.

Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B+via mevp.com
Mirana Ventures2026-10-10

Mirana is an investment firm that backs founders and fund managers building New Financial Infrastructure at the intersection of finance, blockchain, and artificial intelligence…

Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B+via mirana.xyz
Modus Capital2026-10-10

A holistic Venture Platform that combines operational, institutional, and financial capital through venture building, venture capital funds across MENA and Africa, and corporate…

Ideation · Pre-seed · Seed · Series Avia modus.vc
Nuwa Capital2026-10-10

A radical investment platform reshaping the relationship between founders and capital.

Pre-seed · Seed · Series Avia nuwacapital.io
Phoenician VC2026-10-10

Phoenician VC is a team of seasoned investors and entrepreneurs providing investment, support, insight, and guidance to innovative ventures across the MENA region.

Pre-seed · Seed · Series Avia phoenician.vc

We fund and support initiatives that focus on building the social and economic empowerment, productivity and responsibility of Emiratis. We support creative individuals, innovative…

Ideation · Pre-seed · Seedvia sandooqalwatan.ae

Founded in 2016, SRTI Park is a UAE-based innovation and technology park, freezone, and research hub established to connect academia, industry, and government.

Ideation · Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B+via srtip.ae
The Catalyst2026-10-10

The Catalyst is the go-to for clean-tech innovation in Abu Dhabi, offering not only funding, but also mentorship, incubation, and a launchpad for startups tackling environmental and…

Pre-seed · Seedvia catalyst.ae
The Greenhouse2026-10-10

The Greenhouse is Chalhoub Group's space for innovation and bold entrepreneurship, nurturing entrepreneurs through its startup studio, incubator, and accelerator programs.

Pre-seed · Seed · Series Avia chalhoubgreenhouse.com
Wamda Capital2026-10-10

Wamda Capital is an investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs to build enduring, transformational businesses.

Pre-seed · Series Avia wamdacapital.com
Based elsewhere, investing in the UAE
Adapt Ventures2026-10-11

Founded in 2020 by brothers Ammar and Mohammed (Mo) Amdani, Adapt Ventures operates as a boutique early-stage venture firm and venture studio. The firm is known for its highly…

Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B+via adaptvc.com

Draper Associates is a Silicon Valley venture capital firm founded in 1985 by Tim Draper. The firm has more than 40 years of experience backing transformative technology companies…

Pre-seed · Seed · Series Avia draper.vc

Founder Institute is a pre-seed startup accelerator that offers structured accelerator programs to help entrepreneurs launch and grow technology startups. It provides a core program…

Ideation · Pre-seed · Seedvia fi.co
Nascent2026-10-11

Nascent invests in early-stage teams with a focus on missionary founders who are building category-defining companies and protocols It was founded in 2020.

Pre-seed · Seed · Series Avia nascent.xyz
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