Dubai Startup Funding News & Ecosystem Intelligence

BREAKING·22 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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Funding News14 hours ago

Anara Impact Capital Closes $48M for MENA Fund

Regulation14 hours ago

UAE Updates Private Sector Salary and Adulthood Age Rules

Funding News14 hours ago

Gifting Platform Zuvees Raises $1.6M Series A

FUNDING

Funding News2 days ago

du Launches $50M Venture Fund for UAE Startups

UAE telecom du launched 'du Ventures', a $50 million corporate venture fund in partnership with Shorooq to invest in regional startups focused on emerging technologies. This fund will provide crucial capital for tech innovation across the UAE.

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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

Ecosystem14 hours 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.