By Lucidity Insights Research Team • August 02, 2023
Who are Dubai’s Top Tech Investors?
How has Dubai's tech ecosystem been supported by regional and global investment firms? Discover the venture capital firms that have actively invested in Dubai-based startups over the past five years, and learn about the impact they have had on the local tech scene.
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Dubai's Venture Capital Ecosystem
There are 749 scale-ups that have raised over US $1 million in fundraising in the Middle East and North Africa region; collectively raising over US $19.5 billion, cumulatively, as of December 2022. Over 40% of these scale-ups call Dubai home.
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MENAPT’s H1 2024 VC funding reached $4.73B, with G42 and Telegram leading the top 10 funded startups. Discover key investments shaping the region.
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Dubai, home to 306 scale-ups, leads with over 90% in the UAE and 40% in MENA. Watch our video to see why it's the MENA region's top digital economy hub.
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Which technology sectors are leading the pack in terms of funding and growth in Dubai? Watch this video to discover insights from global venture capitalists.
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The rise in large funding rounds and diverse capital sources is driving Dubai's startup scene to new heights. Watch this video to explore Dubai's growing role as an innovation hub
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Viability and availability of exit options for startups remain key concerns for venture capitalists. What about startups in the Middle East and North Africa?
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