# Top 50 Media (entertainment) Startup Investors in United Arab Emirates in June 2026 ## Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Relevant deals: 10 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: E-Commerce, Financial Services, FinTech MEVP is a Middle East-focused venture capital firm that invests in the early and growth stages of innovative tech companies run by talented entrepreneurs in the Middle East with a focus on the GCC and Levant countries. With a team of 20 VC professionals across offices in Dubai, Beirut, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh, MEVP manages 5 regional funds with more than USD 260 million in Assets Under Management. MEVP is the largest and most established VC firm in the region, with clear cross border investment appetite. ## Wamda Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: E-Commerce, Software, Financial Services We are a leading venture capital firm in Dubai, UAE, focused on supporting entrepreneurs in the MENA region at the seed- and early-stage building great companies. ## HALA Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Khobar, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: FinTech, Software, Financial Services Technology VC that empowers GCC’s startups in their early-growth stages. ## Jabbar Internet Group - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: E-Commerce, Retail, Information Technology The exit of Souq to Amazon is the largest tech transaction of the region, and Souq continues to pave the way in e-commerce in the region. Souq was built from the ground up by the same team at Jabbar, who built the Maktoob portal before that. Maktoob was born out of a simple idea but with a vision that the Arabic Internet will grow and become anintegral part of everybody's life, and grew to become the largest Arabic Internet property before Yahoo acquired it.Both the Souq and Maktoob stories have become inspiring success stories in the region, where budding entrepreneurs and VC's alike, look to our team for inspiration and new ideas.Today Jabbar continues to grow and pave the way for tech in the region. It is in this spirit that we embrace any entrepreneur who is willing to innovate and take risks in order to create something great. Jabbar nurtures such individuals and supports nascent ideas that are in line with its mission. So join our journey :-) ## Oraseya Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence Oraseya Capital is a venture capital firm that is the venture arm of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority. ## Vision Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dammam, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Information Technology, Software, E-Commerce Vision Ventures (VV) is an early stage venture capital firm founded by experienced entrepreneurs. Its slogan is:"By Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs". We invest in innovative startups in the Seed and Series A across a wide range of verticals. We help startups realize their dreams and make a difference in a noisy world. We are an energeticteam that has a wealth of experience in starting companies and steering them to success and hyper growth. Our combined experience spans over 90 years in multiple countries which gives us extensive experience in multi-national, multi-cultural teams. We provide startups with hands on assistance and guidance on marketing, sales, product/service development, financial planning and management, expansion & growth strategy, and more. ## Eureeca - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: SaaS, Consulting, Guides Eureeca matches companies ranging from growth businesses to Pre-IPO ventures with institutional and individual investors that add value to the companies’ strategic expansion plans. Our vision is to democratise financial opportunities across multiple regions. We are currently regulated and operate in the UK, the Middle East, and South East Asia,with plans for further expansion and integration globally. Eureeca is the only multi-regulated platform globally. Eureeca UK is regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK. Eureeca SEA is regulated by the Securities Commission in Malaysia. We continue to build on this and obtain authorization in multiple regions. ## Chalhoub Group - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A - Focus: Apps, Software, E-Commerce Discover the world of Chalhoub Group, the leader in luxury retail and innovative solutions. Explore our collection of luxury brands, services and initiatives shaping the industry today ## Raed Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dammam, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: E-Commerce, Software, Financial Services We partner with exceptional founders building breakthrough companies and creating scalable impact in MENA region ## Willowtree Investments - Type: VC Fund - Location: Palo Alto, California, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Financial Services, Payments, Artificial Intelligence Willowtree Investments operates as an early stage venture capital firm. ## Acasia Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Mobile Acasia Ventures is a leading venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies throughout the Middle East and Africa. With a focus on being a first believer in innovation and entrepreneurship, the firm strives to support the growth of the next generation of market leaders through their unique and scalable solutions. Its Tech Fund I iscurrently targeting investments in tech-driven and tech-enabled startups at the pre-Seed to pre-Series A stages. ## Sequoia Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Menlo Park, California, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence We help the daring build We help the daring build legendary companies from idea to IPO and beyond. companies. ## Globivest - Type: VC Fund - Location: Beirut, Beyrouth, Lebanon - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: FinTech, Software, Health Care Globivest is a private investment firm with a diversified portfolio of assets. Our primary focus is on innovative and scalable early stage start-ups. We seek to establish long-term relationships with visionary entrepreneurs while adding clear value in strategy and execution. ## Algebra Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Financial Services, E-Commerce, Marketplace Algebra Ventures invests in technology startups that leverage innovation to transform large markets. They seek high-growth companies, led by passionate and capable teams, that have a unique value proposition, and that can generate significant economic returns.Algebra Ventures looks for entrepreneurial teams that possess vision and insight as wellas the execution skills needed to build scalable companies. Algebra Ventures focuses on Series A and Series B rounds in Egypt although they do not exclude investments in earlier-stage startups or in other parts of the MENA region. They prefer to meet startups early on and get to know the team as the opportunity is shaping up. ## Nama Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: E-Commerce, Information Technology, B2B NAMA VENTURES TECH FOUNDERS FUNDING TECH STARTUPS LOOKING FOR FUNDING? APPLY NOW ## Srinivas Rao M - Type: Angel - Location: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Grant, Seed - Focus: Advice, Payments, Financial Services Srinivas Rao M is a CEO at T-Hub. ## Jitendra Gupta - Type: Angel - Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Angel - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Payments Jitendra Gupta is the Founder of Jupiter. ## Arzan Venture Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Kuwait, Al Kuwayt, Kuwait - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, SaaS Arzan Venture Capital (Arzan VC) is a Kuwait-born VC firm that has been investing in startups with a MENA angle since 2014, making it one of the earliest VC firms in the region. Arzan VC's portfolio includes 30+ startups. The firm invests in young, fast-growing and innovative tech teams and it remains committed to building long-lastingrelationships with the region’s most talented entrepreneurs at an early stage. ## Access Bridge Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Software, E-Commerce Access Bridge Ventures (ABV) is a leading early stage venture capital fund. tha invests across the Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan and on a case by case basis outside these regions. We currently have investments in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Pakistan, Jordan and aggressively expa ## Vivium Holdings - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Advice, Real Estate, Property Management Our global reach and diverse interests enable us to build brands across traditional and alternative investments, such as real estate, technology, art and design. ## Groww - Type: VC Fund - Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Corporate Round - Focus: Advice, Payments, Financial Services Start Online Investing in Stocks & Direct Mutual Funds with India's No. 1 Stock Broker - Groww. Equity Trading, F&O, Direct Mutual Funds with Zero-commission & 24x7 support. ## Kunal Shah - Type: Angel - Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Internet Kunal Shah ## Delta Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Leopardstown, Dublin, Ireland - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Health Care Early stage VC investments and funding for start-ups / founders in Ireland. ## Mindshift Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Health Care, Wellness, Education Investing in global, female entrepreneurs. ## Global Founders Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Financial Services, Software, FinTech Over the past two decades, GFC have backed over five hundred entrepreneurs worldwide, e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, Slack, and Away Travel. ## Amrish Rau - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Payments Amrish Rau is the CEO of Pine Labs. ## Tenmou - Type: VC Fund - Location: Droichead Uí Bhriain, Clare, Ireland - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Angel - Focus: Apps, SaaS, Internet Tenmou is Bahrain´s first Business Angels Company, which provides both mentor-ship and capital to high-potential, innovative Bahraini entrepreneurs from the seed stage. Through the support and mentor-ship provided by our Angel shareholders, all of whom are established businessmen and successful entrepreneurs in their own right, we look to givethese new entrepreneurs the greatest chance of success. ## Faith Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Sharq Hawalli, Al Kuwayt, Kuwait - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: E-Commerce, Internet, Software Faith Capital is a venture capital firm investing in talented MENA founders building long-term value by developing sound operations at home and abroad.A Kuwait based venture capital fund owned and managed by individuals with proven business experience and success in the GCC.The principal focus of Faith Capital is on e-commerce businesses,based in the region, which have high growth potential for the future. ## FHS Capital - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Blockchain, SaaS, Sales Family Office ## BECO Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: E-Commerce, Financial Services, Information Technology BECO Capital is a conviction-driven VC, backing exceptional founders across the GCC and MENA region with hands-on support, partnerships and sector expertise. ## Flat6Labs - Type: VC Fund - Location: Gîza, Al Jizah, Egypt - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Apps Flat6Labs is the MENA region’s leading seed and early stage venture capital firm, currently running the most renowned startup programs in the region. Annually, Flat6Labs invests in more than 100 innovative and technology-driven startups enabling thousands of passionate entrepreneurs to achieve their daring ambitions and ultimately becoming theirinstitutional co-founders. Flat6Labs manages a number of seed funds with a total AUM in excess of $85M. More than 25 leading institutions have invested into the Flat6Labs managed funds; believing in the asset class and Flat6Labs’ proven track record as the market leader.. Flat6Labs provides a wide range of investment ticket sizes ranging from $50K to $500k, supporting startups through their early journeys from Pre-Seed all the way to Pre-Series A stages. Alongside to the investments, Flat6Labs’ exceptional startup programs, executed to cater specifically for the needs of the innovative entrepreneurs, helps them accelerate their growth by providing them with a plethora of support services and connecting them to unparalleled opportunities with an expansive network comprising hundreds of business mentors, investors and corporates. Launched and headquartered in Cairo since 2011, Flat6Labs has multiple offices across the region; with ongoing plans to expand into other emerging markets. ## Prajit Nanu - Type: Angel - Location: Singapore, Central Region, Singapore - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Advice, Payments, Financial Services Prajit serves as our Chief Executive Officer and a member of our Board of Directors. Based in Mumbai, Prajit is responsible for executing the business strategy and directing the overall performance and growth of our organization. He is also in charge of driving innovation across processes and create value add for customers. Prior to co-foundingInstarem Prajit, held several leadership positions in global companies, including Global Sales Director, TMF Group and Vice President, Sales and Account Management at WNS (NYSE:WNS). He is a graduate from Mumbai University. ## VN2 Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Advertising, Digital Media A fund investing in the blockchain, crypto & web3 ecosystem as well as disruptive technology. Offices in London & New York. ## Oqal - Type: VC Fund - Location: Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: E-Commerce, Software, Information Technology Oqal Group was formed as an endowment group by a group of young businessmen to be a platform that brings together angel investors and emerging entrepreneurs to form partnerships of economic feasibility that raise the welfare of society and enhance the quality of life. It enables the founders of entrepreneurial startups to develop innovative andfast-growing startups in a variety of sectors by providing access to smart capital and experienced angel investors. ## Northzone - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce Northzone is a multi-stage venture capital fund that seeks to invest in the healthcare, semiconductors, software, hardware, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and gaming industries. ## F6 Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Gîza, Al Jizah, Egypt - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Information Technology F6 Ventures is a leading seed stage venture capital firm operating across emerging markets. We back exceptional founders from idea-stage all the way to Series A, combining early capital with strategic support and a commitment to long-term partnership. With deep ties across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, we empower innovative startups to scalewith purpose and impact. We manage over $90M in AUM across more than 300 investments in seven countries. By investing early in Pre-Seed to Pre-Series A rounds, we help founders cover initial costs, develop their product, and take it to market. This early capital acts as a launchpad, enabling startups to hit key milestones like securing first customers, attracting follow-on funding, and making significant strides forward. ## Hashed - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services Hashed is a global, early stage venture fund focused on backing founders who are pioneering the future of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Hashed is based in Seoul and San Francisco. ## Pinnacle Financial Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series B - Focus: Music, Apps, Cloud Security Pinnacle Financial Partners is a bank headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee operating in middle and East Tennessee. ## KAAF Investments - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Private Equity - Focus: Apps, Audio, FinTech KAAF Investments is an investment firm. ## Dragonfly - Type: VC Fund - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services A cross-border cryptoasset investment firm. Global from day one. ## Merit Circle - Type: VC Fund - Location: Gibraltar, Gibraltar, Gibraltar - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Gaming, Blockchain, Video Games We are a decentralized autonomous organization on a mission to revolutionize gaming. Join us as we build the metaverse by empowering people to be a part of it. ## Kamel Gazzaz - Type: Angel - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Digital Media, NFC, Audiobooks Kamel Gazzaz - Angel Investor @ Mars Reel ## Musaab Hakami - Type: Angel - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: FinTech, Financial Services, Software Founder, Ex-GP. Ex-Entrepreneur. Ex-Computer Engineer. Angel Investor. BoD. Ex-CCO & CFO @trySaryApp ## The Case for Her - Type: VC Fund - Location: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Angel, Pre-Seed - Focus: Wellness, Content, Women's Amplifying the issues of menstruation and female sexual health and pleasure through funding and advocacy at The Case for Her. ## BY Venture Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: St. Helier, NA - Jersey, Jersey - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce BYVP invest in high impact founders building market transforming and category-leading companies ## Cypher Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Blockchain, Gaming, Cryptocurrency Cypher Capital Group is a a leading early-strategy venture firm focused on investing in Web3 infrastructure and applications that will drive the new digital economy for years to come. ## Morningstar Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Gaming We are a proprietary investment firm focused on digital assets and blockchain technology, primarily focused on the Elrond Ecosystem. ## Raza Beig - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed - Focus: Art, Blockchain, Marketplace Raza Beig is the CEO of Splash and Iconic and Director at Landmark Group. ## Sheikha Hend Al Qassemi - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed - Focus: Art, Blockchain, Marketplace Sheikha Hend Al Qassemi, family of Sharjah ## M Venture Partners (MVP) - Type: VC Fund - Location: Singapore, Central Region, Singapore - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Health Care, Education, Financial Services M Venture Partners (MVP), based in Singapore, is an early stage investor and partner to innovative and disruptive start-up ventures that are founded by “professionally-skilled” entrepreneurs with vision, true-grit and passion to create a "built to last" different future. We support entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia, and selectivelyIndia.