Top 20 Social Network Startup Investors in United Arab Emirates in May 2025

Investor	Social Network United Arab Emirates investments
Oqal	2
Joa Capital	2
Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)	1
Gobi Partners	1
Khwarizmi Ventures	1
Hashed	1
Hongfan Capital	1
Emkan Capital	1
Modus Capital	1
David Pirrie	1
XVC Tech	1
Dtec Ventures	1
Plus Venture Capital	1
Shorooq Partners	1
Cypher Capital	1
Sarya Holdings	1
Alpha Wave Ventures	1
Chantalle Dumonceaux	1
KISP Ventures	1
Raed Ventures	1

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.

Investment focus

E-Commerce, Software, Information Technology
Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt

Portfolio highlights

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DESAISIV — DESAISIV, a MENA based InsurTech startup specialising in health insurance which is transforming health insurance for insurers and clients through exploiting their advanced AI solutions which were developed in collaboration with top machine learning scientists from the University of Oxford. DESAISIV’s philosophy is simply to put AI at the centre ofall decision making. This AI-driven approach guarantees that clients of Groups and SMEs will get optimized insurance policies tailored to their needs, also it will make sure that insurance companies will optimise their processes using the latest AI technologies. Benefitting from access to a vast database of hundreds of millions of patient records, DESAISIV has achieved an impressive average prediction accuracy of over 95%. Demonstrating their commitment to excellence, they have set an ambitious target to exceed 99% accuracy by the end of this year. Through their AI-driven products, DESAISIV streamlines various aspects of health insurance, including automating underwriting procedures, tailoring policy's benefits and coverage, improving quality of service by predicting developing diseases, identifying high-risk behaviours, and reducing customer attrition.
TruBuild — AI pre-construction tool to review tenders, compare bids, and manage contracts, faster decisions, fewer errors, less admin.

Joa Capital: Pioneers in financing technology and innovation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Investment focus

FinTech, Information Technology, Apps
Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait

Portfolio highlights

Erad — erad provides growth capital to online businesses. Connect your analytics and receive funding offers, for non-dilutive capital within 48 hours
Markopolo ai — Markopolo is a complete paid marketing suite that helps you launch targeted ads in seconds. Generate the perfect creative and AI-powered copy, schedule posts ahead of time to save time and get real-time analytics on how well they perform! If you’re looking for a smarter, faster way to create ads and automate the boring parts of ad management,there’s a tool you need to meet.We have built the software for cookieless era. We use server side pixel to gather lossless data from each and every attribution point. Business that adopt Markopolo see 34% reduction in Cost per click, 41% increase in Conversion rate and 30% increase in Budget spending efficiency within first few campaigns. These are the benchmarks achieved with the algorithms behind Marokopolo, and we have just started! We provide an end to end solution in Paid Marketing, which is critical for a modern marketing team manager to improve efficiency. Finding the right audience to target is a complicated science that we have cracked at Markopolo. We have a patent pending status in USPTO on it. Lastly getting real-time analytics from all these platforms and actionable suggestions from Markopolo algorithm completes the whole user journey.Features: - Integrates with Facebook, Instagram, Google Ads and YouTube - Built in Campaign Manager for scheduling and managing all the ads from one place - Ad Engine that monitors and optimises all the Ads 24/7 - Suggestion Engine that guides like a professional marketer - Get a holistic overview of all the metrics from all the campaigns in one dashboard - Ad Maker that comes with AI Generated Copy and Creatives - Targeting AI generates custom Audience presets - GDPR Compliant1,000+ businesses use Markopolo to automate their campaign creation and management in Social and Search Ad platforms.Try us out- https://www.markopolo.ai/Watch our product demo- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VExF-j9sdg&t=87sWatch this how to get started video series- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyFsYkb4YvQ&list=PLG1FKDs4H_wGH0NfxNflJgr0WVzn6m8Pj
medIQ — Do you need stress-free employee healthcare funds management services? Then MedIQ is here to provide you with the best cost-effective services. Reach us Today!

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.

Investment focus

E-Commerce, Software, SaaS
Series A, Seed, Series B
United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, United States

Portfolio highlights

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.
invygo — Invygo is MENA's first & largest car subscription service creating accessible mobility options through an all-inclusive monthly subscription, all in a seamless app-based experience.For consumers: we provide them access to passenger cars without any financial burdens through a customizable month-to-month subscription through a mobile appFor Dealers: through our technology, they get access to a new business model that helps them generate revenue and reduce their depreciation and operational cost The company was founded in 2018 by Eslam Hussein and Pulkit Ganjoo in Dubai, UAE.
Mealplanet — Mealplanet is an online marketplace for ordering and managing meal plans from various providers.

Gobi Partners: Leading Venture Capital in Asia. Accelerating Innovation, Fueling Success.

Investment focus

Financial Services, E-Commerce, Internet
Series A, Seed, Series B
China, Malaysia, Singapore

Portfolio highlights

RushOwl — RushOwl is a dynamic ride-sharing company that offers timely and affordable shuttle rides.
ChaZence — ChaZence is an environmental consulting and biotechnology company that manufactures, innovates, and designs naturally degradable materials for a sustainable lifestyle.
SkyeChip — Your Preferred cutting edge IP & IC Design solutions for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.

Khwarizmi Ventures is a venture capital firm that seeks investments in startups with a passion for algorithms. It seeks to help create their vision, as they embark on a journey together that aligns their goals to improve quality of life using technology powered by algorithms. .

Investment focus

E-Commerce, Software, FinTech
Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt

Portfolio highlights

Erad — erad provides growth capital to online businesses. Connect your analytics and receive funding offers, for non-dilutive capital within 48 hours
Khazna — Khazna is an Egyptian company that aims to improve and expand financial services for Egyptians through the mobile application.
Aya — Aya is a modest fashion e-commerce platform that strives to unite the fragmented modest fashion industry into a single discovery platform.

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.

Investment focus

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services
Seed, Series A, Funding Round
United States, South Korea, Singapore

Portfolio highlights

RLWRLD — RLWRLD specializes in "Physical AI" by creating robotics foundation models (RFMs) designed to enable robots to function autonomously in real-world environments.
Fragmetric — Fragmetric is a native liquid restaking mechanism for Solana that improve the Solana ecosystem's security and economic potential.
Kite AI — Kite AI is a purpose-built, EVM-compatible L1 designed to power the AI economy.

Hongfan Capital is an investment firm.

Investment focus

Software, Gaming, Information Technology
Angel, Series A, Seed
China, United Arab Emirates

Portfolio highlights

MyClass — My class is coming, parents no longer have to go to the crowded banks to take the line and wait for two or three hours to pay tuition.It is a K12 stage dedicated to providing a new home school service platform for parents, teachers and school administrators of full-time schools. Innovative technology companies. Founded by senior Internetprofessionals and educators, the founding team is a passionate and energetic team.
AOE Network Technology — AOE is an overseas input method developer focused on the development of overseas multi-language input methods.
Qingshi Quality Education Technology — Qingshi Quality Education Technology is a quality education course service provider for primary and secondary schools

Emkan Capital invests primarily in early-stage technology companies.

Investment focus

FinTech, Transportation, Payments
Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
United Arab Emirates, Kuwait

Portfolio highlights

Hubpay — All-in-one global payments platform for UAE businesses. Sign up for free or talk to our specialists to open a business account today & expand your business globally.
InvestSky — InvestSky offers zero commission investing in your favorite stocks. Invest smarter, together. Trading mobile app is coming soon, join the waitlist!
Mojo — Mojo's mission is to help beauty enthusiasts discover, share, and buy beauty, skincare, and wellness products. Mojo's platform allows users to buy items with one or two clicks.

Modus is a holistic Venture Platform in MENA that provides entrepreneurs with more than just the financial capital needed to succeed

Investment focus

Software, Apps, FinTech
Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
United Arab Emirates, United States, United Kingdom

Portfolio highlights

Ogram — Ogram provides temporary and part-time staffing solutions for business that are looking to grow and improve their workflow. Hire Waiters, Runners, Kitchen Staff, Retail Staff, Warehouse Staff, E-Pickers and more.
Koble — Our technology automatically identifies early-stage investment opportunities that outperform the market, capturing sustainable alpha for investors.
Oscar — Mitigate Supply Chain Risk and Grow your business Sustainably Oscar is the MENA's first automated sustainable procurement platform. We help you mitigate supply chain risk & align with national visions and net zero commitments. Request a demo What we do Oscar assesses suppliers on your behalf for sustainability and ESG related risks. We help you

David Pirrie - Director @ Financial Software

Investment focus

iOS, Mobile, Internet
Seed
United Arab Emirates

Portfolio highlights

Melltoo — Best quality & prices for new and used mobiles, computers & laptops, electronics, furniture, clothing, toys, autos. FREE DELIVERY UAE. MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

XVC Tech is a $125mn fund supported by founders of the XDC Blockchain Network that specializes in investing in early-stage Tech start-ups.

Investment focus

B2B, Blockchain, Fantasy Sports
Seed, Pre-Seed
France, Sweden, United Arab Emirates

Portfolio highlights

Swiftcourt — Swiftcourt helps buyers and sellers to perform safe and smooth peer-to-peer-transactions, by providing them with smart digital contracts, e-signing and transaction-related add-on services.Swiftcourt was founded in 2016 and has since then helped over 70 000 buyers and sellers complete over 40 000 transactions. At the moment, the company is insuccessful partnerships with FINN.no, one of the most prominent classified sites in the world and with Mittanbud.no, the market leading service finder classified site in Norway. Recently, Swiftcourt also closed a deal with the biggest classified site in Sweden, Blocket.se.Swiftcourt aims to be a global standard of conducting safe and smooth online transactions and help buyers and sellers with their deals worldwide.
Bolero — Access high-value music assets, and earn recurring yield. Simple, fast, the all-in-one platform.
Caddy Finance — Caddy Finance is bridging traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi) through advanced hedging strategies. Our platform develops cutting-edge risk mitigation techniques that enable stablecoin or RWA yields to be generate sustainable yields, transforming how investors approach digital asset management. We create a more secure andpredictable environment for yield generation, making DeFi investments more accessible and attractive to traditional investors seeking predictability and consistent returns.

Dtec Ventures is the venture capital unit of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority and an integral part of the Dtec ecosystem. We invest in early-stage technology businesses in the MENA region with a nucleus in Dubai, that are disrupting or enabling traditional industries.

Investment focus

E-Commerce, Marketplace, Apps
Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
United Arab Emirates, United States, Oman

Portfolio highlights

Letswork — Work, meet and connect from the best coworking spaces, cafes and hotels across the UAE and Bahrain. Buy a membership, book meeting rooms or rent an office via the Letswork app.
AlgoDriven — Appraise, inspect & evaluate vehicles using cutting-edge automotive solutions to make your automotive business more profitable. Contact us!
Ghost Financial — Ghost Financial is a comprehensive financing and business services platform to support ghost kitchen and restaurant ventures by offering financial products such as insurance, payroll, credit cards and expansion loans for startup & growing kitchens.

At Plus VC, we leverage over a decade of experience and 200+ transactions to empower MENA startups for sustainable growth. We offer fair...

Investment focus

Software, Information Technology, B2B
Seed, Pre-Seed, Funding Round
United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Saudi Arabia

Portfolio highlights

Lola Do — Lola, Cake for every occasion, Customized your cake selections and Lola will bake it with love!
BloomPath — Bloompath gives engineering team leads clear visibility into project progress, team contributions, and what's gaining traction, without digging through tools. Stay aligned, spot blockers early, and keep your team moving forward.
Metric — Metric is a digital accounting app.

Shorooq Partnersis the leading tech investor in the region, inspired by the best entrepreneurs, investors and practices from around the world.

Investment focus

Financial Services, FinTech, E-Commerce
Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
United Arab Emirates, United States, Saudi Arabia

Portfolio highlights

NymCard — <p><span style="color:#ce9178;">NymCard is providing, in the MENA region and around the globe, dynamic and secure building blocks for building fast and easy card programs.</span></p>
CQR — CQR is dedicated to offering unrivaled protection by combining proactive techniques, cutting-edge technology, and guidance.
The Box Self Storage Services LLC — The Box Self Storage Services offer complete protection for your goods both for domestic and commercial purposes. As an added advantage, They offer you the flexibility of accessing the stored items at any time through Their 24-hour access control log. Moreover, They provide insurance for your goods should there be any unexpected damage duringcalamities.They provide the best moving and relocation services in Dubai and UAE. They design a customized relocation plan for you based on your requirements and budget. One of Their relocation experts will always be around keeping an eye on the loading and unloading process and making sure that your items stay safe and undamaged.

Cypher Capital is a web3 and blockchain venture capital investment firm.

Investment focus

Blockchain, Gaming, Cryptocurrency
Seed, Funding Round, Pre-Seed
United States, Singapore, United Arab Emirates

Portfolio highlights

Wincast — Wincast is the first live NFT bidding platform for live sports. Our platform allows users to bid on incredible sports moments while they're happening, and at the end of each quarter/round/play/down/at-bat, the highest bid is awarded an NFT collectible of that play. Users will then be able to buy, sell, and trade other keymoments with users on the platform through our secondary market and integrated wallet solutions.Own your favorite sports moments before they become THE moment.
FanTV AI — FanTV, the leading AI Agent platform for next-gen Content Creation and backed by Multicoin Capital, is where AI meets Crypto on Sui, leading with over 8 million On-chain Users (80k Creators) and 27 million transactions, processing more than 1.2 million hours of AI-powered content monthly. As the largest platform for content creation across allchains, FanTV contributes to more than 22% of active wallets on Sui.
SecondLive — SecondLive is a diversified metaverse focused on building social networks and supporting creator economic activities.

Sarya Holdings is a private-owned company engaged in various sectors ranging from AgriTech, Chemical Manufacturing, and a strong emphasis on FMCG.

Investment focus

Social, Social Network
Seed
United Arab Emirates

Portfolio highlights

Hayi — Hayi is a free, private social network for neighbourhoods in the UAE. The mobile application provides neighbours with an exclusive platform to connect, share information and befriend those in close proximity.

Alpha Wave Ventures is an investment firm.

Investment focus

Biotechnology, Software, Artificial Intelligence
Series C, Seed, Series A
United States, India, Israel

Portfolio highlights

Biolinq — Introducing a revolutionary platform for metabolic health.
Hunch — Smarter dating, no swiping. Hunch uses AI to match you with real, verified people you'll actually vibe with.
HistoSonics — HistoSonics provides the Edison Platform, which uses advanced imaging and proprietary sensing technology to deliver non-invasive, personalized treatments with precision and control, and uses the science of histotripsy and focused sound energy to generate pressures to liquify and completely destroy targeted tissues at sub-cellular levels.

Chantalle Dumonceaux is the Venture Partner of Accelerator Ventures. She previously worked at Shoppies as a Co-Founder. Chantalle Dumonceaux attended Columbia University.

Investment focus

Internet, Software, E-Commerce
Seed, Series A, Funding Round
United Arab Emirates, Singapore

Portfolio highlights

Melltoo — Best quality & prices for new and used mobiles, computers & laptops, electronics, furniture, clothing, toys, autos. FREE DELIVERY UAE. MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
Souqalmal — Compare more quote features than ever from top UAE brands at souqalmal.com
OfficeRock — Online e-commerce store specifically built to service small and medium businesses in the United Arab Emirates. The company aims to offer end to end business supply solutions from office supplies, paper, toners, technology, pantry, cleaning and uniforms.

KISP Ventures is a shariah compliant venture capital firm that invest in early stage technology companies in the MENA region. It is sponsored by KFH Capital, the investment arm of Kuwait Finance House (KFH). Its goal is to provide entrepreneurs with growth capital and the right strategic support to build innovative companies with acceleratedgrowth. The company’s shariah compliant ethics means it is committed to building an ecosystem in the region by encouraging ‘Founder-Friendly’ financing terms that give the portfolio companies a level playing field.

Investment focus

E-Commerce, Marketplace, Internet
Seed, Series B
Kuwait, United Arab Emirates

Portfolio highlights

Melltoo — Best quality & prices for new and used mobiles, computers & laptops, electronics, furniture, clothing, toys, autos. FREE DELIVERY UAE. MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
COFE App — Coffee Ordering Fast & Efficient. Your very own online coffee marketplace!Home of your favourite coffee brands. Discover COFE App caters to all your coffee needs & essentials. It is designed to brew your coffee with top of the notch technological advancements. 1 2 3 1 COFE Nearby Select our Pick Up & Go, Get COFE ... Read more
CODED — CODED is the Middle East's First Coding Bootcamp. Learn everything you need to become a professional programmer.

We partner with exceptional founders building breakthrough companies and creating scalable impact in MENA region

Investment focus

E-Commerce, Software, Financial Services
Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt

Portfolio highlights

BloomPath — Bloompath gives engineering team leads clear visibility into project progress, team contributions, and what's gaining traction, without digging through tools. Stay aligned, spot blockers early, and keep your team moving forward.
SILQ — SILQ is a platform dedicated to bridging economies and empowering businesses to trade, grow, and navigate new frontiers. By enabling seamless commerce, logistics, and finance, SILQ unlocks opportunities in emerging economies, fueling ambitions and redefining global trade.The name SILQ is a modern tribute to the legendary Silk Road—reimagined forthe digital age. The distinctive “Q” comes from Souq, the Arabic word for marketplace, symbolizing our commitment to fast, accessible, authentic, and reliable commerce.SILQ aspires to transform local products and manufacturers into global brands by connecting them with entrepreneurs in emerging markets across the Gulf, South Asia, and beyond.
Rabbit — At Rabbit, we plan to change how the world shops.Retail has witnessed one revolution before with the introduction of E-Commerce that changed how customers order stuff and the second revolution is here! We are proud to be among the pioneers, a handful of global entrepreneurs that are leading and shaping the retail's second revolutionWe arefunded by amazing VCs that are helping us build the next big thingYou feel it is vague? that's intended as we are still building in stealth. but trust us, it is COOL!