Top 35 Restaurants VC Funds & Investors in United Arab Emirates (July 2026)

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• Wisewell — Wisewell is a sustainability-driven clean water technology company developing high-quality, easily accessible drinking water solutions.
• Dtek.AI — Dukkantek aims to empower and enable traditional merchants to be able to compete in the modern world or the digital world through digital transformation. It is a technology partner that improves and provides so many solutions to your business. Dukkantek has what every store needs to manage their business easily and efficiently. With Dukkantek, you will have an end-to-end technology companion that improves all your processes.
• Merkle Science — Next generation crypto threat detection, risk management and compliance for businesses, banks and government agencies. Sign up now

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• Kaso — Elkaso is the leading Order and Procurement Management Tool for Restaurants and Suppliers in the Middle East.
• Tap Protocol — Tap Protocol is a protocol that focuses on the development of bitcoin capabilities through the Ordinals system.
• Yellow Metal — Fintech company that provides Gold loan

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• Flextock — Discover efficient order fulfilment with Flextock. We streamline your inventory, orders, and shipping, ensuring accuracy and cost-effectiveness.
• MindOn — MindOn is a robotics company that develops artificial intelligence software and algorithms to create humanoid robots.
• Westlake Lingxi — Westlake Lingxi develops brain-computer interface technologies, including neuro-prosthetic systems and neural decoding solutions, to support rehabilitation for people with language and movement disorders.

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• Kaso — Elkaso is the leading Order and Procurement Management Tool for Restaurants and Suppliers in the Middle East.
• PIESHIP — Pieship is a logistics startup serving last mile and their customers using Ai and crowdsourcing.
• Squadio — Tech Teams as a service platform (TaaS) ready to take over your project and transform it digitally.

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• Faceki — Offering cutting-edge solutions including KYC, KYB, KYT, AML, and Biometric Authentication.
• Tajweed — Tajweed is the first Arabic-language portal that teaches young people to recite the Holy Quran and revive their Arabic language skills.
• Travilege — Travilege provides a comprehensive B2B2C ERP SaaS platform to travel agents and operators. Its technology digitizes day-to-day operations, automates reservation processes, and promotes cooperation via an e-Hub.

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• Qureos — Level up with the best mentors and apprenticeships from businesses.
• Stitch — The simplest way to build financial products. Stitch is the unified platform to launch and scale. Shaping the new age of banking and payments.
• Safqah Capital — Safqah Capital is an innovative fintech and proptech company headquartered in Riyadh. We specialize in structuring and distributing Sharia-compliant Sukuk for small and medium-sized real estate developers. Safqah's digital investment platform enables secure participation from both retail and institutional investors, backed by rigorous duediligence, transparency, and smart governance. Safqah operates at the intersection of technology, finance, and real estate, positioning itself as a key enabler of Vision 2030’s housing and development goals.

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• XCath — XCath, meanwhile, is developing steerable robotic microcatheters for treating endovascular conditions such as cerebral strokes. Devices such as these are expected to help treat patients remotely, especially in parts of the world where special surgical procedures are not readily available.
• Flipspaces — Flipspaces is a Virtual- Reality-Tech-based design and contracting venture that aims at disrupting the way consumers design and execute the interiors of their spaces. At the core of the venture is a path-breaking technology product which gamifies the interior- designing experience for the consumer putting the control of interior-design in the handsof the consumer. Combined with our contracting arm which consists of our own product manufacturing capabilities and curated vendors network, we come in as end-to-end design to execution partner for companies looking to build their office, builders looking to differentiate their residential or commercial projects or players in the managed working space market.
• EndoQuest Robotics —

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• Snapp — Snapp uses AI agentic systems and LLMs with access to comprehensive sports databases, real-time APIs, and AI-powered content tools to truly engage the passionate fan. Our early adopters are sports bettors and fantasy players looking for detailed insights and personalized recommendations — delivered in an intuitive, easy-to-use experience.
• Mecha Health — Mecha Health is a healthtech company that develops digital tools for remote injury assessment, monitoring, and treatment plans.

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• PinPay — Pin-Pay is an innovative mobile payment service offered at our Partner Banks which aims to bring our subscribers the most secure, reliable and intelligent payment experience.Using Pin-Pay, you can perform a number of different transactions directly from your mobile phone. Since all transactions are conducted live and under 20 seconds, you cansafely receive money straight to your account in no time.
• OTO — OTO is SaaS company that helps retailers implement their Omni-Channel strategy by enabling them to ship their online orders directly from the physical stores with the best delivery partners in just 2 hours! Also, we provide Online Retailers and E-commerce companies access to ship packages with more than 80 delivery & carrier companies shipping domestically and internationally.
• One Click Delivery Services — One Click Delivery Services redefines last mile delivery throughout the region. By providing seamless and personalized delivery from local businesses to the consumer’s doorstep, They are closing the last-mile gap between merchants and their customers. Their entire last mile and on-demand delivery is technology-enabled, with a robust deliverymanagement system featuring GPS locations tracking and automated customer notifications.

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• Koppiku — Our CoffeeYour Way Our CoffeeYour Way Discover your new fave drinks From full-bodied coffees, to refreshing coolers View Menu View Menu koppiku latte (Hot/Iced) Cereal latte (Iced) koppiku milk tea (Iced) snow black (Iced) Americano (Hot/Iced) latte (Hot/Iced) cappuccino (Hot/Iced) Koppiku coconut latte (Hot/Iced) There is no Koppiku without You
• GiftShop — GiftShop is an e-commerce platform that enable customers to create unique merchandise and gifts for special occassions.
• Agora — Agora is the investment management software that's built to help you build.

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• Dtek.AI — Dukkantek aims to empower and enable traditional merchants to be able to compete in the modern world or the digital world through digital transformation. It is a technology partner that improves and provides so many solutions to your business. Dukkantek has what every store needs to manage their business easily and efficiently. With Dukkantek, you will have an end-to-end technology companion that improves all your processes.
• Supy — The data-driven restaurant inventory software: get real-time insights to cut costs, reduce waste, and boost profits for multi-location operations.
• Nexford University — Transform your career with affordable, flexible degrees and job skills designed for today's workforce. Skip debt and learn at your own pace with Nexford.

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• Citics — Citics is to build a comprehensive real estate data platform in Vietnam by digitizing and centralizing data sources to help in real estate transactions, including real estate valuation, sales-purchase, lease, mortgage, among others.
• NoneAway — Find your happy place
• ZUZU Hospitality — Maximize revenue for your independent hotel with our expert Revenue Management service, Channel Manager, and PMS. No fixed costs. Start risk-free today.

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• Alpaca — Alpaca API allows developers and businesses to build apps, embed investing, and trade algorithms
• D360 bank — D360 bank is an online digital bank. The company provides financial services through it's app.
• Mala'a Technologies — Make better financial decisions with Malaa. Manage your financials, track your expenses, take a loan or invest your money all from one app. Connect you bank accounts and start today

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• Nqoodlet — NQOODLET is an electronic platform targeting SMEs to manage their expenses, purchases through the credit cards given to the employees.
• Siin — E-commerce Marketplace
• Mantas — Mantas protects businesses against cyber risk. We leverage predictive analytics to provide robust cyber insurance that helps businesses mitigate cloud downtime risks. Our parametric solutions ensure uninterrupted operations for all cloud-dependent businesses including e-commerce, SaaS and digital platforms.

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• Sapyen — We take the fear out of infertility for men. Test for it at home, without stepping out to the hospital and get personalised health recommendations to improve sperm health and increase your chances of conceiving.
• Visoid — Render your 3D models with ease! Quick and easy rendering software for architects, powered by AI. Try Visoid for free!
• One Key Access — One Key Access is an interface to the world of couriers to enable 24/7 frictionless deliveries.

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• Immensa — Immensa is building the largest on-demand AM spare parts platform for the energy industry thought, rapid digitization and RE of physical spare parts, collaborating with leading OEM's and Energy companies, enabling digital inventories on a global scale.
• PoliCloud — PoliCloud is a cost-effective, sustainable, and independent cloud solution designed for people that desire complete control over their data.
• Antimatter —

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• Apron — Sort, pay and reconcile your invoices in seconds.
• Ziina — Pay and get paid fast. Ziina is the easiest way to send and receive money in the UAE. Accept cashless payments anywhere with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card.
• Bloom Money — Bloom Money is a savings club app designed to help growing communities in migrant communities and use technology to promote community, safety, and convenience.

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• ChatFood — ChatFood is a commission-free ordering platform that enables restaurants to take back control of their online business and sell via Instagram, WhatsApp, social media, and websites with built-in online payments solutions, third-party logistics integration, and marketing tools.
• BuyAnyAutoPart — BuyAnyAutoPart agggregates the market prices for all the parts a garage needs and at any moment allows theme to see those prices.

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• Kaso — Elkaso is the leading Order and Procurement Management Tool for Restaurants and Suppliers in the Middle East.

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• Scalvy — Scalvy is a distributed power delivery company that develops modular power electronics and energy systems that enable distributed power delivery for applications such as data centers, energy storage, and electric mobility. The company replaces traditional centralized power architectures with a distributed system of “power neurons,” which convertand manage electricity closer to the point of use, improving efficiency, scalability, and system reliability. Its platform is built on software-defined, modular components that can be scaled across different power levels and use cases, allowing flexible deployment in high-demand environments. These systems support high-voltage output ranges and deliver high power density while reducing the physical footprint and complexity of conventional power infrastructure.
• ZeroDrift — ZeroDrift is building the AI-native enforcement infrastructure for enterprise communication. We are the first platform that enforces the rules before an AI message is ever sent, fixing violations in real time across every channel where AI speaks for the business. Everything goes out clean. Nothing dangerous comes in.As AI starts to communicate onbehalf of entire organizations, the gap between what compliance requires and what companies can actually enforce is widening fast. Every existing solution monitors after send, once the risk is already out the door. ZeroDrift enforces before send. Enforcement did not exist as a category. We created it.We are backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and other world-class VCs, and built by a team from Microsoft, Google, and Goldman Sachs, led by a repeat AI founder.
• Algebra AI — Algebra AI designs, builds, and operates custom AI agents that integrate directly into a business's existing software stack to automate manual operational workflows. The company provides this infrastructure as a managed service, continuously monitoring and updating the automated workflows to align with changing business needs.

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• Finbits — Fintech company formed by co-founders with digital product background. The startup is solving major financial problems faced by entrepreneurs in LatAm: time wasted with non-core activities and difficult access to financial products. Finbits is developing an all-in-one finance solution for LatAm SMB. This new solution saves 80% of back-office costsand allows users access to financial products. This new financial OS integrates bank accounts, payment means, third-party ERP, and accounting software already available in the ecosystem. The new platform leverages modern technology and a data driven architecture to provide intelligent insights and financial products.
• Musa — Musa is a smart city solution providing a platform that efficiently connects waste generators, haulers, and recyclers. Our mission is to guarantee that all waste becomes raw material directed to a productive chain of reuse. This is what connects us, a world without waste where everything can be reused. We want to transform the waste managementindustry by leveraging technology and developing new business models ensuring economic, social, and environmental impact.
• Membrane — Membrane is AI for product integrations. Describe what you need, watch integrations build, test and maintain themselves.We exist to let any product connect to any other reliably, safely, and at scale, by turning intent & customer needs into integrations with AI.Our platform offers the state-of-the-art solution in the AI Age for productintegrations:Membrane Agent builds integrations for one or multiple apps at once, choosing correct API calls, field mappings, and data structuresMembrane Engine is the configurable infrastructure that you or any agent can play with. It contains actions, events/webhooks, flows, data collections, unified API models, field mappings, and schemas & more used to build and maintain integrations at scale.Membrane Packages - integration code that is purpose built for your use case, that you can deploy in your IDE.Membrane is used by 100+ B2B SaaS companies like Constant Contact, PandaDoc, Dialpad, Storyblok & many others as their preferred integration partner

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• Bima — Oman based online insurance broker with a unique user experience.
• Fascano — Fascano optimizes the meal browsing, ordering, and payment processes.
• Qpay — Qpay offers a convenient and flexible financing solution for consumers and pays for them over time, usually without interest. QPay is a popular choice for consumers as it is fairly easy to get approved for, compared to traditional credit cards and personal loans.

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• Munify — Fast, secure, and cost-efficient cross-border payments powered by stablecoins. Send and receive money globally without delays, high fees, or the complexity
• Bluerails — Bluerails is a fintech firm that has created an on-chain treasury platform to improve cross-border payments and treasury management for businesses, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Stream — Stream is a company that helps make payments simpler, faster, and reliable.

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• TruckMap — The routing and revenue platform for truck drivers.
• Subject — Empower students with engaging, video-first curriculum from Subject.com for better outcomes in K-12 education. Increase graduation rates and student success.
• Infinity Constellation — Infinity Constellation is an AI-focused startup holding company and incubator that builds and launches service-based businesses leveraging artificial intelligence. Their mission is to empower visionary founders to create the next generation of impactful, tech-enabled companies, emphasizing long-term growth and sustainable value creation.

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• Kaso — Elkaso is the leading Order and Procurement Management Tool for Restaurants and Suppliers in the Middle East.

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• Orbii AI — Our AI enriches & analyses borrower data, helping you make credit decisions in minutes. Accelerate your business loan Underwriting decisons.
• Siin — E-commerce Marketplace
• MilkStraw AI — Saving companies up to 75% on AWS

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• Apriora — Conduct real-time interviews with your AI Interviewer
• Unify — Route your prompts to the best LLM endpoint. Get the best output and optimize for speed, latency and cost to supercharge your LLM applications!
• Founder AI — Discover ready-to buy prospects, break into key accounts and accelerate deal cycles with YC-backed AI sales tool.

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• Rize — Rize is a PropTech platform transforming rental payments for both residential and commercial properties. With its “Rent Now, Pay Later” service, Rize allows tenants to split their annual rent into manageable installments, which benefits both renters, who can better manage their rental budgets, and landlords, who can reach a larger consumer base andreceive their yearly rental payment in advance. By enhancing affordability and flexibility, Rize inherently boosts occupancy rates across the rental market.
• intella — intella is a platform as a service (PaaS) provider which offers real-time intelligence services for businesses.
• Quantum Platform — Quantum | B2B platform to acquire new customers, use our marketing & consumer behavior analysis tools to reach your exact target audience right to their doorsteps!

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• umanitek — Umanitek focuses on countering harmful AI-generated content such as deepfakes, CSAM, and misinformation using privacy-preserving, decentralised technology.
• Clearspeed — Clearspeed analyzes voice in a unique way to deliver a better customer experience while streamlining costs and reducing fraud.

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• Oumla — Secure, scalable blockchain infrastructure for businesses, enterprises, and governments to manage digital assets with ease and compliance.
• Moneymoon — Moneymoon is the first peer-to-peer (P2P) lending app in Saudi Arabia, offering a one-month, salary-tied loan model that connects individual borrowers and lenders directly—without intermediaries or paperwork.Borrowers can request small, short-term loans—typically between SAR 1,000 and SAR 5,000—repaid in a single installment upon their nextsalary. With no long-term debt, no paperwork, and no friction, the process is entirely digital and remarkably fast. From request to disbursement, funds are typically received in minutes—showcasing a user experience built for today’s pace of life.Lenders, meanwhile, gain access to a new asset class of short-duration lending. With transparent borrower scoring (A, B, C, D) and one-month maturity, Moneymoon offers clarity, liquidity, and control. Auto-Lend allows lenders to reinvest automatically based on risk preferences, further simplifying portfolio management.Licensed under the Saudi Central Bank’s Regulatory Sandbox in 2024, Moneymoon has seen viral adoption across the Kingdom—driven by the platform’s simplicity, ethical structure, and intuitive user experience.Moneymoon is personal finance, reimagined.
• Zetta Technologies — Zetta Technologies is a Device as a Service (DaaS) provider with a unique business model. With us you get a complete service that enables sustainability, increases your flexibility, simplifies your operations, gives financial control, and decreases the total cost of ownership.

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• OpenSooq — OpenSooq is an online classified platform that allows users to freely trade property, cars, products, and services in the Middle East & North Africa region. Sellers can offer products and services to millions of users online without intermediaries. Buyers can browse a wide variety of goods and services, including automotive, Real Estate,Electronics, and much more.
• ReserveOut — Reserveout, choose a city to find out the best restaurants & promotions near you ..RESERVE A TABLE NOW!

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• Too Lost — Distribute your music to 450+ platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and more. Start your music distribution journey today.
• Holder Properties — Holder Properties is a real estate development company that specializes in upscale student housing. corporate headquarters and call centers.
• Miamin Corp — We help you carve out the right plan to enhance your digital preparedness and measurable success

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• Aanaab — Aanaab offers online courses in Arabic for teachers and educators to help them improve their skills in different areas including self-development, educational strategies, education techniques, and educational tools and techniques.
• HeyBreez AI — Breez AI is a no-code voice orchestration platform built for reliable, scalable real-time voice AI. The system unifies carrier connectivity, media delivery, AI models, and orchestration into one global routing layer, stabilizing phone operations and enabling companies to scale voice automation without engineering or additional headcount.
• Hala — Hala offers a payment and wallet solution for individuals and point-of-sale (PoS) services that enable merchants to accept credit card payments.

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• Kitopi — Kitopi is a managed cloud kitchen platform that partners with restaurants to grow their business and expand their delivery reach.
• Uptime — Discover thousands of the world's top books, courses, documentaries, and podcasts distilled into bite-sized 5-minute summaries, so that you can learn, grow, and get smarter, faster.
• The Luxury Closet — Buy & sell online at The Luxury Closet and get discounts of up to 90% off retail price on authentic, new & pre-loved luxury brands for watches, bags, clothes, shoes for both men and women.

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• Pagaleve — pagaleve offers payment in installments at PIX, with no interest and no credit card required. They provide merchants with a new payment method in order to increase their sales in a simple, uncomplicated, and agile manner, but they also want to provide people with the opportunity to buy what they want without committing to the card'shigh-interest rates and credit.
• Rain — Rain is a vertically integrated issuing partner for global platforms. Enabling innovative financial products through modern APIs, flexible infrastructure, supporting electronic and digital money. Launch a card program in days not months.
• Shop Circle — Shop Circle is a tech-driven company that acquires and grows the best e-commerce apps. We empower thousands of brands to build experiences that customers will love.