# Top 50 Startups in the United Arab Emirates by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded startups in the United Arab Emirates, ranked by total funding raised: $5.8B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/startups-united-arab-emirates (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Binance**](https://millionrounds.com/company/binance) *Founded* - United Arab Emirates **$2.0B** last round Mar 2025
- 2 [**Careem** Careem is building the Everything App for the Middle East, making it easier to move around, order food & groceries, manage payments, & more.](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. *Founded* - United Arab Emirates **$622M** last round Oct 2018
- 3 [**AMEA Power** AMEA Power develops, finances, and operates renewable energy projects to provide sustainable power solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amea-power) AMEA Power develops, finances, and operates renewable energy projects to provide sustainable power solutions. *Founded* 2016 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$570M** last round Dec 2025
- 4 [**Telegram** Telegram is a cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging tool that focuses on privacy, security, and speed.](https://millionrounds.com/company/telegram) Telegram is a cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging tool that focuses on privacy, security, and speed. *Founded* 2013 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$330M** last round Mar 2024
- 5 [**Pure Harvest Smart Farms** Pure Harvest Smart Farms is a technology-driven agribusiness based in the United Arab Emirates, focused on sustainable year-round production of fresh fruits and](https://millionrounds.com/company/pure-harvest-smart-farms) Pure Harvest Smart Farms is a technology-driven agribusiness based in the United Arab Emirates, focused on sustainable year-round production of fresh fruits and *Founded* 2016 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates **$181M** last round Jun 2022
- 6 [**Beehive** Beehive connects businesses looking for finance with investors, building mutually beneficial partnerships for growth.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beehive) Beehive connects businesses looking for finance with investors, building mutually beneficial partnerships for growth. *Founded* 2014 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$140M** last round Mar 2025
- 7 [**Redington** Redington operates a website that provides information regarding investment opportunities for investors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/redington) Redington operates a website that provides information regarding investment opportunities for investors. *Founded* 1993 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$130M** last round Oct 2008
- 8 [**Property Finder** Property Finder was established on the principles of transparency and efficiency; everything we do aims to make the market more effective for both the property](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 effective for both the property *Founded* 2010 Riyadh, United Arab Emirates **$120M** last round Nov 2018
- 9 [**Invictus Investment** Invictus Investment provides commodities directly from producers and consumers with quality and consistency.](https://millionrounds.com/company/invictus-investment) Invictus Investment provides commodities directly from producers and consumers with quality and consistency. *Founded* 2014 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$114M** last round Dec 2025
- 10 [**Eyewa** eyewa is a rapidly growing omni-channel eyewear and lenses company based in Dubai, UAE, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eyewa) eyewa is a rapidly growing omni-channel eyewear and lenses company based in Dubai, UAE, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. *Founded* 2017 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$108M** last round Nov 2024
- 11 [**Ayan** Ayan Capital Ltd, based in London, is an Islamic fintech company founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ayan) Ayan Capital Ltd, based in London, is an Islamic fintech company founded in 2023. *Founded* 2023 London, United Arab Emirates **$102M** last round Oct 2026
- 12 [**Emerging Markets Property Group**](https://millionrounds.com/company/emerging-markets-property-group) *Founded* - United Arab Emirates **$100M** last round Feb 2019
- 13 [**Yellow Door Energy** Yellow Door Energy is a leading sustainable energy partner based in Dubai, specializing in distributed solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage solutions f](https://millionrounds.com/company/yellow-door-energy) Yellow Door Energy is a leading sustainable energy partner based in Dubai, specializing in distributed solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage solutions f *Founded* 2015 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$92M** last round Nov 2024
- 14 [**Topaz Energy and Marine** Topaz Energy and Marine is a leading offshore support vessel company providing marine solutions to the global energy industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/topaz-energy-and-marine) Topaz Energy and Marine is a leading offshore support vessel company providing marine solutions to the global energy industry. *Founded* 1981 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$75M** last round Aug 2014
- 15 [**Taaleem** Taaleem, based in Dubai, UAE, is a prominent K-12 premium education provider.](https://millionrounds.com/company/taaleem) Taaleem, based in Dubai, UAE, is a prominent K-12 premium education provider. *Founded* 2004 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$73M** last round Nov 2019
- 16 [**Student.com** Student.com is a marketplace for international student housing, helping students find their home abroad.](https://millionrounds.com/company/student-com) Student.com is a marketplace for international student housing, helping students find their home abroad. *Founded* 2011 United Arab Emirates **$70M** last round Dec 2018
- 17 [**Flow48** Flow48 is a FinTech company founded in 2022 that specializes in revenue-based and invoice-based financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in emerg](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-sized enterprises (SMEs) in emerg *Founded* 2022 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$69M** last round Feb 2025
- 18 [**Fetchr** Fetchr is an AI personal shopper and shopping assistant designed to help users find and purchase clothing online.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fetchr) Fetchr is an AI personal shopper and shopping assistant designed to help users find and purchase clothing online. *Founded* 2012 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$67M** last round Jul 2020
- 19 [**Huspy** Huspy is a Dubai-based proptech company founded in 2020, focused on transforming the real estate market with its comprehensive digital platform.](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 digital platform. *Founded* 2020 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$59M** last round Jul 2025
- 20 [**CredibleX** Empowering SME Growth Through Embedded Financing and Business Solutions CredibleX is a UAE-based embedded finance lender enabling ecosystem partners to offer SM](https://millionrounds.com/company/crediblex) Empowering SME Growth Through Embedded Financing and Business Solutions CredibleX is a UAE-based embedded finance lender enabling ecosystem partners to offer SM *Founded* 2023 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates **$55M** last round Dec 2024
- 21 [**Bayut** Bayut.com is a property portal and real estate company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bayut) Bayut.com is a property portal and real estate company. *Founded* 2008 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$50M** last round Aug 2018
- 22 [**Little Pepe**](https://millionrounds.com/company/little-pepe) *Founded* - United Arab Emirates **$50M** last round Sept 2025
- 23 [**Alaan** Alaan is an AI-native finance platform based in Dubai, designed to streamline expense management for businesses in the Middle East.](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. *Founded* 2021 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$48M** last round Aug 2025
- 24 [**Altibbi** Altibbi is the first and largest digital health platform in the Arab region, founded in 2008 in Amman, Jordan.](https://millionrounds.com/company/altibbi) Altibbi is the first and largest digital health platform in the Arab region, founded in 2008 in Amman, Jordan. *Founded* 2008 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$44M** last round Mar 2022
- 25 [**Millennial Brands** Millennial Brands is an emerging consumer player specializing in launching and developing the next generation of direct-to-consumer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/millennial-brands) Millennial Brands is an emerging consumer player specializing in launching and developing the next generation of direct-to-consumer. *Founded* 2018 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$35M** last round Apr 2022
- 26 [**Mutuum Finance**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mutuum-finance) *Founded* - United Arab Emirates **$35M** last round Nov 2025
- 27 [**Namshi** Namshi is an online e-commerce site offering footwear and apparel fashion brands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/namshi) Namshi is an online e-commerce site offering footwear and apparel fashion brands. *Founded* 2011 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$33M** last round May 2013
- 28 [**AWOK.com** AWOK.com was an e-commerce company founded in 2013 and based in Dubai, UAE.](https://millionrounds.com/company/awok-com) AWOK.com was an e-commerce company founded in 2013 and based in Dubai, UAE. *Founded* 2013 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$30M** last round Apr 2019
- 29 [**The Open Platform**](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-open-platform) *Founded* - United Arab Emirates **$29M** last round Jul 2025
- 30 [**Medicus AI** Medicus AI designs and develops an artificial intelligence (AI) based enterprise and app platform that bring meaning to health data.](https://millionrounds.com/company/medicus-ai) Medicus AI designs and develops an artificial intelligence (AI) based enterprise and app platform that bring meaning to health data. *Founded* 2015 Vienna, United Arab Emirates **$25M** last round Dec 2019
- 31 [**Creative Investments Holding**](https://millionrounds.com/company/creative-investments-holding) *Founded* - United Arab Emirates **$20M** last round Sept 2026
- 32 [**Mumzworld** Mumzworld is the largest e-commerce marketplace in the Middle East for all things mother, baby, and child.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mumzworld) Mumzworld is the largest e-commerce marketplace in the Middle East for all things mother, baby, and child. *Founded* 2011 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$20M** last round Oct 2018
- 33 [**HolidayMe** Holidayme is a Dubai-based travel technology company that transitioned in 2024 from a consumer booking platform to a business-to-business (B2B) provider.](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-business (B2B) provider. *Founded* 2013 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$20M** last round Nov 2018
- 34 [**Mansa**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mansa) *Founded* - United Arab Emirates **$18M** last round Feb 2025
- 35 [**RemotePass** RemotePass is an all-in-one platform for companies to onboard, manage, pay, and retain remote workers in 150 countries](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 *Founded* 2020 Boston, United Arab Emirates **$17M** last round May 2026
- 36 [**Oro** ORO is an automobile maintenance company for businesses residing in Riyadh.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oro) ORO is an automobile maintenance company for businesses residing in Riyadh. *Founded* 2021 Riyadh, United Arab Emirates **$16M** last round Aug 2026
- 37 [**Zbooni** Zbooni is a financial software and technology company based in Dubai, founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zbooni) Zbooni is a financial software and technology company based in Dubai, founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$15M** last round Sept 2021
- 38 [**GrubTech** Grubtech is a Dubai-based B2B SaaS company founded in 2019, specializing in providing a unified commerce engine and an end-to-end operating system for restauran](https://millionrounds.com/company/grubtech) Grubtech is a Dubai-based B2B SaaS company founded in 2019, specializing in providing a unified commerce engine and an end-to-end operating system for restauran *Founded* 2019 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$15M** last round May 2024
- 39 [**PlaysOut** PlaysOut is a mini-game and entertainment platform that focuses on providing bite-sized games and binge-able dramas within everyday apps.](https://millionrounds.com/company/playsout) PlaysOut is a mini-game and entertainment platform that focuses on providing bite-sized games and binge-able dramas within everyday apps. *Founded* - Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$15M** last round Sept 2025
- 40 [**Sarwa** Sarwa is a financial technology platform based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sarwa) Sarwa is a financial technology platform based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates **$15M** last round Jul 2021
- 41 [**Minimalist** Minimalist is an e-commerce site that provides luxury watches, jewelry, and accessories for men and women.](https://millionrounds.com/company/minimalist) Minimalist is an e-commerce site that provides luxury watches, jewelry, and accessories for men and women. *Founded* 2016 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$15M** last round Jul 2021
- 42 [**Almentor** almentor is an e-learning platform and professional development network established in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/almentor) almentor is an e-learning platform and professional development network established in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$15M** last round Mar 2023
- 43 [**The Luxury Closet** The Luxury Closet is a Dubai-based online marketplace that specializes in buying, selling, and consigning authentic new and pre-loved luxury items.](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-loved luxury items. *Founded* 2012 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$14M** last round May 2019
- 44 [**My Zoi Financial Inclusion Technologies** My Zoi Financial Inclusion Technologies is a financial company that offers financial inclusion for banked and unbanked firms.](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. *Founded* 2022 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$14M** last round Sept 2023
- 45 [**Synapse Analytics** Synapse Analytics is an AI-powered financial technology company based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/synapse-analytics) Synapse Analytics is an AI-powered financial technology company based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates **$13M** last round Sept 2026
- 46 [**WheelsOn** WheelsOn is a digital-first car rental company based in the UAE, operating primarily in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wheelson) WheelsOn is a digital-first car rental company based in the UAE, operating primarily in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. *Founded* 2024 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$13M** last round Sept 2025
- 47 [**NewBridge Pharmaceuticals** NewBridge Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company based in Dubai, focusing on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.](https://millionrounds.com/company/newbridge-pharmaceuticals) NewBridge Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company based in Dubai, focusing on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. *Founded* 2010 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$12M** last round Sept 2010
- 48 [**Cercli** Cercli is a human resources, modern payroll and employee data platform for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).](https://millionrounds.com/company/cercli) Cercli is a human resources, modern payroll and employee data platform for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). *Founded* 2023 United Arab Emirates **$12M** last round Oct 2025
- 49 [**Radicle** Radicle is the Management Consulting company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/radicle) Radicle is the Management Consulting company. *Founded* 2014 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$12M** last round Feb 2021
- 50 [**WEE marketplace** WEE is a UAE-based online marketplace offering a wide selection of goods with fast delivery and a 14-day free return policy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wee-marketplace) WEE is a UAE-based online marketplace offering a wide selection of goods with fast delivery and a 14-day free return policy. *Founded* 2021 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$12M** last round Apr 2024

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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