# Top 20 Social Network Startup Investors in United Arab Emirates in June 2026

## 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.

## Emkan Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: FinTech, Transportation, Medical

Emkan Capital invests primarily in early-stage technology companies.

## Joa Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Az Zahra', Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: FinTech, PropTech, Information Technology

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

## Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Relevant deals: 1
- 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.

## Falak Startups
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed
- Focus: E-Commerce, Health Care, Mobile Apps

Falak Startups is a start-up accelerator designed to support and empower the next generation of Egyptian entrepreneurs and contribute to the development of the start-up ecosystem in Egypt. 

## KISP Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Kuwait, Al Kuwayt, Kuwait
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series B
- Focus: Internet, E-Commerce, Marketplace

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.

## Raed Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Dammam, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia
- Relevant deals: 1
- 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

## XVC Tech
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Web3

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

## Hongfan Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Angel, Series A, Seed
- Focus: Software, Gaming, Information Technology

Hongfan Capital is an investment firm.

## Khwarizmi Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, E-Commerce, FinTech

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.

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## Dtec Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: E-Commerce, Marketplace, Apps

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.

## Modus Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: New York, New York, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Apps, FinTech

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

## Cypher Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Gaming

Leading blockchain investment and advisory firm based in the UAE. Empowering Web3 innovation through strategic investments and expert guidance.

## Shorooq Partners
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, E-Commerce

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

## Al-Romaizan Family Office
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed
- Focus: FinTech, Social Network, Stock Exchanges

Al-Romaizan Family Office is a family investment office.

## 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.

## David Pirrie
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: iOS, Mobile, Internet

David Pirrie - Director @ Financial Software

## Sarya Holdings
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Social, Social Network

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

## Plus Venture Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, Internet

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

## Alpha Wave Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Miami, Florida, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series C, Seed, Series A
- Focus: Biotechnology, Software, Artificial Intelligence

Alpha Wave Ventures is an investment firm.

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