# United Arab Emirates Startup Ecosystem Map 2026: 112 Startups by Sector

> Map of 112 funded startups in the United Arab Emirates across 11 sectors, from Fintech, AI and Web3 & Crypto on: $4.8B raised.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/united-arab-emirates-startup-ecosystem-map (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

## Fintech

21

- [*B* Binance](https://millionrounds.com/company/binance)
- [Beehive](https://millionrounds.com/company/beehive)
- [Flow48](https://millionrounds.com/company/flow48)
- [CredibleX](https://millionrounds.com/company/crediblex)
- [Mansa](https://millionrounds.com/company/mansa)
- [RemotePass](https://millionrounds.com/company/remotepass)
- [Oro](https://millionrounds.com/company/oro)
- [Sarwa](https://millionrounds.com/company/sarwa)
- [zenda](https://millionrounds.com/company/zenda)
- [yallacompare](https://millionrounds.com/company/yallacompare)
- [Ajar](https://millionrounds.com/company/ajar)
- [Sav](https://millionrounds.com/company/sav)
- [The Binary Holdings](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-binary-holdings)
- [Zest Equity](https://millionrounds.com/company/zest-equity)
- [NOW Money](https://millionrounds.com/company/now-money)
- [Democrance](https://millionrounds.com/company/democrance)
- [Zywa](https://millionrounds.com/company/zywa)
- [Awad Capital](https://millionrounds.com/company/awad-capital)
- [Kema](https://millionrounds.com/company/kema)
- [FlexxPay](https://millionrounds.com/company/flexxpay)
- [Finllect](https://millionrounds.com/company/finllect)

## AI

17

- [Ayan](https://millionrounds.com/company/ayan)
- [Alaan](https://millionrounds.com/company/alaan)
- [Synapse Analytics](https://millionrounds.com/company/synapse-analytics)
- [Cercli](https://millionrounds.com/company/cercli)
- [Qeen.ai](https://millionrounds.com/company/qeen-ai)
- [Cointel](https://millionrounds.com/company/cointel)
- [Qureos](https://millionrounds.com/company/qureos)
- [Nabta Health](https://millionrounds.com/company/nabta-health)
- [Exverse](https://millionrounds.com/company/exverse)
- [*L* Lyrie](https://millionrounds.com/company/lyrie)
- [Qanooni](https://millionrounds.com/company/qanooni)
- [Keep Converting](https://millionrounds.com/company/keep-converting)
- [Zoftware](https://millionrounds.com/company/zoftware)
- [The Game Company](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-game-company)
- [*WS* Wall Street Ponke](https://millionrounds.com/company/wall-street-ponke)
- [*R* ROBA](https://millionrounds.com/company/roba)
- [KinTrans](https://millionrounds.com/company/kintrans)

## Web3 & Crypto

13

- [*LP* Little Pepe](https://millionrounds.com/company/little-pepe)
- [*TO* The Open Platform](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-open-platform)
- [Radicle](https://millionrounds.com/company/radicle)
- [STON.fi](https://millionrounds.com/company/ston-fi)
- [Credbull](https://millionrounds.com/company/credbull)
- [Lynked.World](https://millionrounds.com/company/lynked-world)
- [Blum](https://millionrounds.com/company/blum)
- [Euclid Protocol](https://millionrounds.com/company/euclid-protocol)
- [Blockscout](https://millionrounds.com/company/blockscout)
- [Byzanlink](https://millionrounds.com/company/byzanlink)
- [Acme Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/acme-labs)
- [3Air](https://millionrounds.com/company/3air)
- [Reneum Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/reneum-labs)

## Internet

11

- [*C* Careem](https://millionrounds.com/company/careem)
- [AWOK.com](https://millionrounds.com/company/awok-com)
- [HolidayMe](https://millionrounds.com/company/holidayme)
- [Mumzworld](https://millionrounds.com/company/mumzworld)
- [The Luxury Closet](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-luxury-closet)
- [Jamalon](https://millionrounds.com/company/jamalon)
- [Washmen](https://millionrounds.com/company/washmen)
- [GlamBox](https://millionrounds.com/company/glambox)
- [Postagain](https://millionrounds.com/company/postagain)
- [*DI* Deal In City](https://millionrounds.com/company/deal-in-city)
- [Ishto](https://millionrounds.com/company/ishto)

## IT Services

10

- [Telegram](https://millionrounds.com/company/telegram)
- [*R* Redington](https://millionrounds.com/company/redington)
- [ChipIn](https://millionrounds.com/company/chipin)
- [ProTenders](https://millionrounds.com/company/protenders)
- [Procurics](https://millionrounds.com/company/procurics)
- [*S* ShopGo](https://millionrounds.com/company/shopgo)
- [Sketshare](https://millionrounds.com/company/sketshare)
- [1-mo](https://millionrounds.com/company/1-mo)
- [Tech Backpack](https://millionrounds.com/company/tech-backpack)
- [Crowd Analyzer](https://millionrounds.com/company/crowd-analyzer)

## Consumer Apps

10

- [Altibbi](https://millionrounds.com/company/altibbi)
- [Mealplanet](https://millionrounds.com/company/mealplanet)
- [Hana Network](https://millionrounds.com/company/hana-network)
- [Letswork](https://millionrounds.com/company/letswork)
- [Joi Gifts](https://millionrounds.com/company/joi-gifts)
- [Misfits](https://millionrounds.com/company/misfits)
- [S1lkPay](https://millionrounds.com/company/s1lkpay)
- [Buglance](https://millionrounds.com/company/buglance)
- [Clozer](https://millionrounds.com/company/clozer)
- [*D* DreamNotes](https://millionrounds.com/company/dreamnotes)

## Proptech

8

- [Property Finder](https://millionrounds.com/company/property-finder)
- [*EM* Emerging Markets Property Group](https://millionrounds.com/company/emerging-markets-property-group)
- [Student.com](https://millionrounds.com/company/student-com)
- [Huspy](https://millionrounds.com/company/huspy)
- [Bayut](https://millionrounds.com/company/bayut)
- [Mavryk Network](https://millionrounds.com/company/mavryk-network)
- [Prop-AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/prop-ai)
- [*D* Durise](https://millionrounds.com/company/durise)

## E-commerce

7

- [Eyewa](https://millionrounds.com/company/eyewa)
- [Minimalist](https://millionrounds.com/company/minimalist)
- [Knot Standard](https://millionrounds.com/company/knot-standard)
- [*CS* Citra Style](https://millionrounds.com/company/citra-style)
- [RentSher Middle East](https://millionrounds.com/company/rentsher-middle-east)
- [Melltoo](https://millionrounds.com/company/melltoo)
- [*M* Matjar](https://millionrounds.com/company/matjar)

## Logistics

5

- [Invictus Investment](https://millionrounds.com/company/invictus-investment)
- [Fetchr](https://millionrounds.com/company/fetchr)
- [Fodel](https://millionrounds.com/company/fodel)
- [swftbox](https://millionrounds.com/company/swftbox)
- [LoadMe](https://millionrounds.com/company/loadme)

## Edtech

5

- [Taaleem](https://millionrounds.com/company/taaleem)
- [Almentor](https://millionrounds.com/company/almentor)
- [Englease](https://millionrounds.com/company/englease)
- [Training Calendar](https://millionrounds.com/company/training-calendar)
- [NoMoreCourses](https://millionrounds.com/company/nomorecourses)

## Professional Services

5

- [My Zoi Financial Inclusion Technologies](https://millionrounds.com/company/my-zoi-financial-inclusion-technologies)
- [Tarjama](https://millionrounds.com/company/tarjama)
- [Carpool Arabia](https://millionrounds.com/company/carpool-arabia)
- [*T* Techoz](https://millionrounds.com/company/techoz)
- [Mecenato](https://millionrounds.com/company/mecenato)

## Segment by segment

### Fintech

21 startups · $2.4B raised

- [*B* **Binance**](https://millionrounds.com/company/binance) United Arab Emirates $2.0B
- [**Beehive**](https://millionrounds.com/company/beehive) Beehive connects businesses looking for finance with investors, building mutually beneficial partnerships for growth. United Arab Emirates $140M
- [**Flow48**](https://millionrounds.com/company/flow48) Flow48 is a FinTech company founded in 2022 that specializes in revenue-based and invoice-based financing for small and medium-siz United Arab Emirates $69M
- [**CredibleX**](https://millionrounds.com/company/crediblex) Empowering SME Growth Through Embedded Financing and Business Solutions CredibleX is a UAE-based embedded finance lender enabling United Arab Emirates $55M
- [**Mansa**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mansa) United Arab Emirates $18M
- [**RemotePass**](https://millionrounds.com/company/remotepass) RemotePass is an all-in-one platform for companies to onboard, manage, pay, and retain remote workers in 150 countries United Arab Emirates $17M
- [**Oro**](https://millionrounds.com/company/oro) ORO is an automobile maintenance company for businesses residing in Riyadh. United Arab Emirates $16M
- [**Sarwa**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sarwa) Sarwa is a financial technology platform based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, founded in 2017. United Arab Emirates $15M

### AI

17 startups · $211M raised

- [**Ayan**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ayan) Ayan Capital Ltd, based in London, is an Islamic fintech company founded in 2023. United Arab Emirates $102M
- [**Alaan**](https://millionrounds.com/company/alaan) Alaan is an AI-native finance platform based in Dubai, designed to streamline expense management for businesses in the Middle East. United Arab Emirates $48M
- [**Synapse Analytics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/synapse-analytics) Synapse Analytics is an AI-powered financial technology company based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2018. United Arab Emirates $13M
- [**Cercli**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cercli) Cercli is a human resources, modern payroll and employee data platform for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). United Arab Emirates $12M
- [**Qeen.ai**](https://millionrounds.com/company/qeen-ai) qeen.ai is a GenAI native platform that enables autonomous AI to e-commerce firms of all sizes. United Arab Emirates $10M
- [**Cointel**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cointel) Revolutionizing Cryptocurrency Intelligence with Cointel: AI-powered platform delivering real-time insights and analytics for smar United Arab Emirates $7.4M
- [**Qureos**](https://millionrounds.com/company/qureos) Qureos is an AI-powered EdTech and hiring platform based in Dubai, UAE, founded in 2021. United Arab Emirates $5.0M
- [**Nabta Health**](https://millionrounds.com/company/nabta-health) Nabta Health is a Dubai-based hybrid healthcare startup focused on improving women's health in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. United Arab Emirates $3.0M

### Web3 & Crypto

13 startups · $124M raised

- [*LP* **Little Pepe**](https://millionrounds.com/company/little-pepe) United Arab Emirates $50M
- [*TO* **The Open Platform**](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-open-platform) United Arab Emirates $29M
- [**Radicle**](https://millionrounds.com/company/radicle) Radicle is the Management Consulting company. United Arab Emirates $12M
- [**STON.fi**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ston-fi) STON.fi is a decentralized automated market maker (AMM) exchange built on the TON blockchain. United Arab Emirates $9.5M
- [**Credbull**](https://millionrounds.com/company/credbull) Credbull is a blockchain-based private credit and DeFi platform founded in 2023 and located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. United Arab Emirates $5.2M
- [**Lynked.World**](https://millionrounds.com/company/lynked-world) Information Technology and Services United Arab Emirates $5.0M
- [**Blum**](https://millionrounds.com/company/blum) Blum is a Telegram-native crypto ecosystem and hybrid exchange that aims to make cryptocurrency trading accessible, especially for United Arab Emirates $5.0M
- [**Euclid Protocol**](https://millionrounds.com/company/euclid-protocol) Euclid Protocol is an open-source, decentralized liquidity consensus layer that connects over 40 blockchain networks, including Co United Arab Emirates $3.5M

### Internet

11 startups · $725M raised

- [*C* **Careem**](https://millionrounds.com/company/careem) Careem is building the Everything App for the Middle East, making it easier to move around, order food & groceries, manage payments, & more. United Arab Emirates $622M
- [**AWOK.com**](https://millionrounds.com/company/awok-com) AWOK.com was an e-commerce company founded in 2013 and based in Dubai, UAE. United Arab Emirates $30M
- [**HolidayMe**](https://millionrounds.com/company/holidayme) Holidayme is a Dubai-based travel technology company that transitioned in 2024 from a consumer booking platform to a business-to-b United Arab Emirates $20M
- [**Mumzworld**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mumzworld) Mumzworld is the largest e-commerce marketplace in the Middle East for all things mother, baby, and child. United Arab Emirates $20M
- [**The Luxury Closet**](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-luxury-closet) The Luxury Closet is a Dubai-based online marketplace that specializes in buying, selling, and consigning authentic new and pre-lo United Arab Emirates $14M
- [**Jamalon**](https://millionrounds.com/company/jamalon) Jamalon was an online book retailer and e-commerce platform based in Amman, Jordan, founded in October 2010 by Ala' Alsallal. United Arab Emirates $10M
- [**Washmen**](https://millionrounds.com/company/washmen) Washmen is a digital laundry and dry cleaning service founded in 2015 and based in Dubai, UAE. United Arab Emirates $6.2M
- [**GlamBox**](https://millionrounds.com/company/glambox) Glambox is a beauty subscription service in LATAM working with national and imported beauty brands and engages with millions of followers. United Arab Emirates $1.4M

### IT Services

10 startups · $473M raised

- [**Telegram**](https://millionrounds.com/company/telegram) Telegram is a cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging tool that focuses on privacy, security, and speed. United Arab Emirates $330M
- [*R* **Redington**](https://millionrounds.com/company/redington) Redington operates a website that provides information regarding investment opportunities for investors. United Arab Emirates $130M
- [**ChipIn**](https://millionrounds.com/company/chipin) ChipIn is an online fundraising platform that was launched in 2005. United Arab Emirates $6.2M
- [**ProTenders**](https://millionrounds.com/company/protenders) ProTenders is a B2B construction intelligence and eTendering platform based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. United Arab Emirates $4.3M
- [**Procurics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/procurics) Procurics is a procurement outsourcing company that enhances clients' procurement processes through advanced technology and machine learning. United Arab Emirates $1.0M
- [*S* **ShopGo**](https://millionrounds.com/company/shopgo) United Arab Emirates $950K
- [**Sketshare**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sketshare) Sketshare is a private technology company based in Dubai, founded in 2020. United Arab Emirates $300K
- [**1-mo**](https://millionrounds.com/company/1-mo) People don't just watch movies, they watch based on how they feel. United Arab Emirates $250K

### Consumer Apps

10 startups · $58M raised

- [**Altibbi**](https://millionrounds.com/company/altibbi) Altibbi is the first and largest digital health platform in the Arab region, founded in 2008 in Amman, Jordan. United Arab Emirates $44M
- [**Mealplanet**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mealplanet) MealPlanet is a food-tech marketplace based in Dubai, UAE, that connects consumers with over 100 trusted meal-plan brands. United Arab Emirates $6.0M
- [**Hana Network**](https://millionrounds.com/company/hana-network) Layer 0 for privacy, bringing security and confidentiality to all blockchains. United Arab Emirates $4.0M
- [**Letswork**](https://millionrounds.com/company/letswork) Letswork is a Dubai-based proptech startup founded in 2018, specializing in flexible workspace solutions for remote professionals United Arab Emirates $2.1M
- [**Joi Gifts**](https://millionrounds.com/company/joi-gifts) Joi Gifts is the MENA region’s first and largest full-service online gifting platform, established in 2015 and based in Dubai, UAE. United Arab Emirates $1.0M
- [**Misfits**](https://millionrounds.com/company/misfits) Misfits is a creative agency that specializes in marketing, content creation, direction, and film production. United Arab Emirates $585K
- [**S1lkPay**](https://millionrounds.com/company/s1lkpay) S1lkPay is a fintech and payment-services company that offers a peer-to-peer platform for sharing cards and sending money both dom United Arab Emirates $500K
- [**Buglance**](https://millionrounds.com/company/buglance) Buglance is a private company based in Dubai, founded in 2017. United Arab Emirates $120K

### Proptech

8 startups · $411M raised

- [**Property Finder**](https://millionrounds.com/company/property-finder) Property Finder was established on the principles of transparency and efficiency; everything we do aims to make the market more ef United Arab Emirates $120M
- [*EM* **Emerging Markets Property Group**](https://millionrounds.com/company/emerging-markets-property-group) United Arab Emirates $100M
- [**Student.com**](https://millionrounds.com/company/student-com) Student.com is a marketplace for international student housing, helping students find their home abroad. United Arab Emirates $70M
- [**Huspy**](https://millionrounds.com/company/huspy) Huspy is a Dubai-based proptech company founded in 2020, focused on transforming the real estate market with its comprehensive dig United Arab Emirates $59M
- [**Bayut**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bayut) Bayut.com is a property portal and real estate company. United Arab Emirates $50M
- [**Mavryk Network**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mavryk-network) Mavryk Network is a Layer 1 blockchain platform launched in 2025, designed to connect traditional finance (TradFi) with decentrali United Arab Emirates $10M
- [**Prop-AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/prop-ai) Prop-AI is a real estate technology company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. United Arab Emirates $1.5M
- [*D* **Durise**](https://millionrounds.com/company/durise) The First Platform To Crowdfund Real Estate In The Middle East United Arab Emirates $300K

### E-commerce

7 startups · $130M raised

- [**Eyewa**](https://millionrounds.com/company/eyewa) eyewa is a rapidly growing omni-channel eyewear and lenses company based in Dubai, UAE, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. United Arab Emirates $108M
- [**Minimalist**](https://millionrounds.com/company/minimalist) Minimalist is an e-commerce site that provides luxury watches, jewelry, and accessories for men and women. United Arab Emirates $15M
- [**Knot Standard**](https://millionrounds.com/company/knot-standard) Knot Standard is a custom menswear brand. United Arab Emirates $5.4M
- [*CS* **Citra Style**](https://millionrounds.com/company/citra-style) ￼Citra Style is a new fashion label, designing and producing fashion items that target modern Muslim Women across the Globe. United Arab Emirates $1.5M
- [**RentSher Middle East**](https://millionrounds.com/company/rentsher-middle-east) RentSher Middle East is a Dubai-based online marketplace established in 2016, specializing in the rental of event-related items, e United Arab Emirates $750K
- [**Melltoo**](https://millionrounds.com/company/melltoo) Melltoo is a mobile marketplace for buying and selling second hand things. United Arab Emirates $205K
- [*M* **Matjar**](https://millionrounds.com/company/matjar) Matjar is a unique e-commerce site that is aiming to provide the best prices in market along with the best experience. United Arab Emirates $100K

### Logistics

5 startups · $186M raised

- [**Invictus Investment**](https://millionrounds.com/company/invictus-investment) Invictus Investment provides commodities directly from producers and consumers with quality and consistency. United Arab Emirates $114M
- [**Fetchr**](https://millionrounds.com/company/fetchr) Fetchr is an AI personal shopper and shopping assistant designed to help users find and purchase clothing online. United Arab Emirates $67M
- [**Fodel**](https://millionrounds.com/company/fodel) Fodel offers a network of pick-up locations as an alternative to home delivery by connecting e-commerce platforms. United Arab Emirates $2.6M
- [**swftbox**](https://millionrounds.com/company/swftbox) swftbox is an e-commerce logistics platform founded in 2020, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a secondary location in Abu Dhabi. United Arab Emirates $2.0M
- [**LoadMe**](https://millionrounds.com/company/loadme) LoadMe is a B2B truck transportation management system and online freight exchange marketplace based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. United Arab Emirates $30K

### Edtech

5 startups · $92M raised

- [**Taaleem**](https://millionrounds.com/company/taaleem) Taaleem, based in Dubai, UAE, is a prominent K-12 premium education provider. United Arab Emirates $73M
- [**Almentor**](https://millionrounds.com/company/almentor) almentor is an e-learning platform and professional development network established in 2016. United Arab Emirates $15M
- [**Englease**](https://millionrounds.com/company/englease) englease* is an EdTech company based in Dubai, founded in 2019. United Arab Emirates $3.4M
- [**Training Calendar**](https://millionrounds.com/company/training-calendar) Training Calendar is a Dubai-based AI-powered skill development and career progression platform founded in 2015. United Arab Emirates $1.0M
- [**NoMoreCourses**](https://millionrounds.com/company/nomorecourses) NoMoreCourses provides learning campaigns to achieve long-term behavioral changes within their clients' organizations. United Arab Emirates $250K

### Professional Services

5 startups · $19M raised

- [**My Zoi Financial Inclusion Technologies**](https://millionrounds.com/company/my-zoi-financial-inclusion-technologies) My Zoi Financial Inclusion Technologies is a financial company that offers financial inclusion for banked and unbanked firms. United Arab Emirates $14M
- [**Tarjama**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tarjama) Tarjama& is a leading enterprise language and content ecosystem in the MENA region, specializing in Arabic Language AI and transla United Arab Emirates $5.0M
- [**Carpool Arabia**](https://millionrounds.com/company/carpool-arabia) Carpool Arabia is a Dubai-based startup founded in 2014 that specializes in online carpooling solutions. United Arab Emirates $350K
- [*T* **Techoz**](https://millionrounds.com/company/techoz) Techoz is an India-based provider of electronic equipment, and consulting and training services. United Arab Emirates $50K
- [**Mecenato**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mecenato) Mecenato is your own digital innovation team in the cloud. United Arab Emirates $20K

**How this map is made.** Every startup here is based in United Arab Emirates and has raised money in rounds we track. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds; each sector shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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