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Early stage investors in United Arab Emirates

Updated 7 November 2026

Firms we have watched take part in a early stage round raised by a company in United Arab Emirates in the last two years, wherever the firm is based.

See all 94 →The top 25
94investors on the list+5 this week
2,633cheques in 12 months-18% against the market
$8Mmedian round they joined+0% against the market median
73%wrote a cheque in 12 months
48%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (25)

  1. 1Y CombinatorDeploying nowAccelerator · United States6,412$3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  2. 2500 GlobalDeploying nowAngel · United States2,140$3.6Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  3. 3Plug and PlayDeploying nowAccelerator · United States1,561$5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  4. 4General CatalystDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,387$27Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  5. 5Founders FundDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,122$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  6. 6Pioneer FundDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States551$2.9Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  7. 7B CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States495$14Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  8. 8Global Founders CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Germany461$7Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  9. 9Lux CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States445$30Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  10. 10Partech VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · France444$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  11. 11SpeedinvestDeploying nowVC firm · Austria345$6.7Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  12. 12Endeavor CatalystDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States318$30Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  13. 13Peak XVDeploying nowVC firm · United States317$15Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  14. 14Unpopular VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States264$3Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  15. 15NorthzoneDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom240$22Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  16. 16Ribbit CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States205$60Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  17. 17Rebel FundDeploying nowVC firm · United States201$2.4Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  18. 18Pantera CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States196$13Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  19. 19Picus CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Germany159$10Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  20. 20468 CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Germany133$5.5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  21. 21Afore CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States116$6.3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  22. 22Blockchain Founders FundDeploying nowVC firm · Singapore110$3Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  23. 23Oryx FundDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom109$7.7Mmedian roundJul 2026last seen
  24. 24EndeavorDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States106$25Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  25. 25BreegaDeploying nowVC firm · France97$9.3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
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Quick answers about early stage investors in United Arab Emirates

Who are the most active early stage investors in United Arab Emirates?

By cheques observed, the most active are Y Combinator, 500 Global, Plug and Play, General Catalyst and Founders Fund.

How many early stage investors in United Arab Emirates are there?

94 are on record. 73% made an investment in the last 12 months and 48% have led a round.

Which stages do early stage investors in United Arab Emirates back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (24%) and Series A (23%).

How big are the rounds early stage investors in United Arab Emirates join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $9.3M.

Which sectors do early stage investors in United Arab Emirates back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Fintech and Big Data & Analytics.

Which early stage investors in United Arab Emirates lead the most rounds?

General Catalyst (97 led), Founders Fund (42 led) and Ribbit Capital (29 led).

Where are early stage investors in United Arab Emirates based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (16), Germany (3) and France (2).

What have early stage investors in United Arab Emirates invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Lombard Systems (Seed, Nov 2026, with Ethereal Ventures), Nyquis (Seed, Nov 2026, with Pioneer Fund) and Kabilio (Nov 2026, with Picus Capital).

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