Dubai Startup Funding News & Ecosystem Intelligence

BREAKING·20 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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Ecosystem14 hours ago

UAE Intensifies Efforts to Cultivate AI Unicorns

Ecosystem14 hours ago

Hub71 and Mastercard Launch UAE AI Startup Accelerator

Funding News14 hours ago

Uber Expands Careem Stake with $100 Million e& Purchase

FUNDING

Funding News14 hours ago

CredibleX Raises $15 Million Series A for SME Finance

UAE-based digital embedded finance platform CredibleX has secured $15 million in a Series A funding round. The investment, led by Mubadala Investment Company, will boost its lending and technology capabilities for SMEs.

SPOTLIGHT

GUIDE

The Impact of Blockchain and Crypto on the Dubai Startup Scene

Dubai has emerged as the world's most regulated-yet-welcoming crypto hub, with VARA providing clarity that most jurisdictions lack. By early 2026, over 500 virtual asset companies are licensed in the UAE, tokenized real estate has surpassed $50 million in issuance, and institutional adoption is accelerating through ADGM and DIFC frameworks.

ECOSYSTEM

Ecosystem2 days ago

Dubai Launches Major Accelerator with DHL, du, and Visa

Dubai has introduced a landmark accelerator program to connect post-revenue startups with major corporate partners like DHL, du, and Visa. The initiative aligns with the D33 Agenda to foster innovation and economic growth.