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Venture capital and private equity companies
Catalysing venture capital and private equity growth.
Catalysing venture capital and private equity growth.
Dubai is the fastest growing venture capital ecosystem worldwide. Its business-first landscape and resilient financial infrastructure provide an ideal foundation for sustainable economic growth. Numerous strategies, initiatives and legislations, spearheaded by the overarching D33 agenda, are in place to position Dubai as one of the top four financial centres in the world.
Pro-business tax policies, a stable political and economic environment and a future-ready financial setting present unique opportunities for investors and wealth management firms seeking to diversify their portfolios and expand into new geographies.
The city's dynamic economy is also intrinsically connected to the wider regional ecosystem, giving investors easy access to emerging high-potential markets. An extensive network of Dubai’s start-up accelerators and business incubators add further incentives for corporate venture capital companies and private equity firms to set up base here.
Expanding investment opportunities
Dubai boasts a remarkably strong ecosystem for both venture capital and private equity investments. This is why the world’s most reputable banking institutions, private banks, hedge funds, and asset management and wealth management firms call this city home.
More than a third of investors and the highest concentration of venture capital funds in the region are in Dubai. Over the past few years, the city has become the world’s top destination for both FDI and Greenfield FDI – a demonstration of its attractive investment proposition.
Dubai also offers one of the region’s most vibrant start-up and scale-up ecosystems, powered by easy access to corporate venture capital. Currently, more than 40% of MENA’s (Middle East and North Africa) scale-ups are headquartered in Dubai, drawing 57% of the region’s total funding. The city also hosts 90% of the UAE’s scale-ups, a key pull factor for innovators, entrepreneurs and investors.
The world's premier venture hub
Dubai is an attractive operating ground for top venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) firms, with a major inflow of funding brought in by the digital and tech sectors. To offer additional support, the DIEZ (Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority) has set up a US$136 million (AED492 million) corporate venture fund, named Oraseya Capital, specifically for tech start-ups in Dubai. Aligned with D33 objectives, the fund fortifies the presence and expansion of SMEs across sectors, underscoring the city’s dedication to supporting innovation and economic growth.
At the heart of this thriving ecosystem is the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub, a promising haven for both VC and PE firms in Dubai. Starting a Dubai VC firm in DIFC is straightforward, with zero regulatory capital required, and reduced costs for licences, visas and regulatory fees. Members also get access to the US$272 million (AED1 billion) Future District Fund, tailored for diverse needs based on a company's size, growth trajectory and other assets.
