Dubai Startup Funding News & Ecosystem Intelligence

BREAKING·23 days ago

Stitch Raises $25M Series A, Andreessen Horowitz Enters GCC Market

Stitch, an operating system for financial institutions, secured $25 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. This investment marks a16z's first venture into the GCC region.

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Partnership14 hours ago

Core42 Partners with Open Innovation AI on Sovereign AI Integration

Launch14 hours ago

US AI Unicorn Positron Establishes Dubai Base at DIFC

Ecosystem14 hours ago

Dubai Accelerator Prepares Game Developers for GameExpo Demo Day

FUNDING

Funding News2 days ago

Anara Impact Capital Closes $48M for MENA Fund

Anara Impact Capital announced the first close of its MENA-focused fund at $48 million, positioning it to invest in high-growth startups across the region. This capital infusion provides new funding opportunities for regional entrepreneurs.

SPOTLIGHT

GUIDE

Sustainability and Green Tech Startups in the UAE

The UAE is positioning itself as a global green tech leader, backed by its Net Zero 2050 strategy and COP28 legacy. In 2026, startups like 44.01 and Yellow Door Energy are scaling carbon removal and clean energy solutions, while government targets aim for 50% clean energy by 2030 and a $600 billion green hydrogen economy.

ECOSYSTEM

Ecosystem2 days ago

Dubai Rolls Out 'SME in a Box' for Business Setup

Dubai launched the 'SME in a Box' initiative, providing new SME founders with a single entry point for essential services and discounts exceeding Dh80,000 to streamline business setup. This initiative aims to reduce costs and simplify processes for new businesses entering the market.