TechnologyFinancial Servicescountry:United Arab EmiratesCitizenship Services
Alexis Fekete
Managing Director and Partner - Aviation Investment Banking, Consulting and Restructuring
Seabury Aviation Partners
Managing Director and Partner - Aviation Investment Banking, Consulting and Restructuring at Seabury Aviation Partners
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesVC Partner
Technologycountry:United Arab EmiratesDue Diligence
Murtaza Ahmed
CEO and Managing Partner
Chiltern Street Capital
CEO and Managing Partner at Chiltern Street Capital
United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
Technologycountry:United Arab EmiratesStructured Products
Omar al Arab
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Zoser Capital Partners
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Zoser Capital Partners
United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
TechnologyFinancial Servicescountry:United Arab EmiratesPrivate Equity
Taimoor Labib
Founding Partner at Affirma Capital, Head of MENA and Chairman of Africa
Affirma Capital
Founding Partner at Affirma Capital, Head of MENA and Chairman of Africa at Affirma Capital
United Arab EmiratesVC Partner
AI/MLVenture Capital & Private Equitycountry:United Arab EmiratesPrivate Equity
Mohammad Barraj
Managing Partner and Board Member
Dextera Capital
Managing Partner and Board Member at Dextera Capital
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
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Christian Peter
Managing Partner - Chief Operating Officer
Global Partners Limited
Managing Partner - Chief Operating Officer at Global Partners Limited
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
TechnologyFinancial Servicescountry:United Arab EmiratesCorporate Strategy
Anna Arlorio
Senior Managing Director (Partner)
FTI Delta (formerly Delta Partners)
Senior Managing Director (Partner) at FTI Delta (formerly Delta Partners)
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesVC Partner
TechnologyManagement Consultingcountry:United Arab EmiratesEmerging Markets
Mark Olson
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Lumiere Capital Partners Sarl
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Lumiere Capital Partners Sarl
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
TechnologyFinancial Servicescountry:United Arab EmiratesBusiness Strategy
Ben Crompton
Managing Partner
Crompton Partners Estate Agents
Managing Partner at Crompton Partners Estate Agents
United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
TechnologyReal Estate - Generalcountry:United Arab EmiratesCorporate Law
Gregor Riemann
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Mithras Partners
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Mithras Partners
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
Technologycountry:United Arab EmiratesInvestor Relations
Sergey Mironov
Managing Partner | Investor
Terra Capital Properties
Managing Partner | Investor at Terra Capital Properties
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
TechnologyFinancial Servicescountry:United Arab EmiratesStrategy
Enis Sljivo
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Ancova Capital Management
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Ancova Capital Management
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
TechnologyFinancial Servicescountry:United Arab EmiratesInvestment Banking
Igor Basko
Managing Partner, Private Banking and Wealth Management
Axiara Capital (UAE, Singapore, Switzerland)
Managing Partner, Private Banking and Wealth Management at Axiara Capital (UAE, Singapore, Switzerland)
United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
Technologycountry:United Arab EmiratesPrivate Banking
Maher Hammoud
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
WeBuild Ventures
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at WeBuild Ventures
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
Technologycountry:United Arab EmiratesManagement Consulting
Ayman Daif
Managing Director
BlackRock
Managing Director at BlackRock
United Arab EmiratesManaging Director
TechnologyFinancial ServicesEntrepreneurshipBusiness Development
Habib Abdur-Rahman
Managing Director
Investcorp
Managing Director at Investcorp
United Arab EmiratesManaging Director
TechnologyFinancial Servicescountry:United Arab EmiratesDue Diligence
Mohammad Alfahim
Managing Director
BlackRock
Managing Director at BlackRock
United Arab EmiratesManaging Director
TechnologyFinancial Servicescountry:United Arab EmiratesPrivate Equity
Julian Barratt-Due
Managing Director
KKR
Managing Director at KKR
United Arab EmiratesManaging Director
TechnologyFinancial Servicescountry:United Arab EmiratesInvestment Banking
Patricia Bandeira Vieira
Managing Director
KKR
Managing Director at KKR
United Arab EmiratesManaging Director
TechnologyFinancial Servicescountry:United Arab EmiratesFluent in English
Orhan Osmansoy
Managing Partner
TVM Capital Healthcare
Managing Partner at TVM Capital Healthcare
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
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Giedrius Pukas
Managing Partner
Quadro Capital Partners
Managing Partner at Quadro Capital Partners
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
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Sajal Heda
CEO and Founding Partner
Amana Global Partners
CEO and Founding Partner at Amana Global Partners
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesVC Partner
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Ryan Moynagh
Founder, Managing Partner
Pimlico Partners
Founder, Managing Partner at Pimlico Partners
United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
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Christos Mastoras
Founder and Managing Partner
Iliad Partners
Founder and Managing Partner at Iliad Partners
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
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Marios Kalochoritis
Managing Partner - Founder
Loggerhead Partners
Managing Partner - Founder at Loggerhead Partners
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
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David Palumbo
Managing Partner
Origen Capital LLP
Managing Partner at Origen Capital LLP
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
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Khaled Talhouni
Managing Partner
Nuwa Capital
Managing Partner at Nuwa Capital
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
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Tala Al Jabri
Founder and Managing Partner
Wyld VC
Founder and Managing Partner at Wyld VC
United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
Technologycountry:United Arab EmiratesFinancial Modeling
HariKrishnan S
Founder and Managing Partner
Blue Lotus Capital
Founder and Managing Partner at Blue Lotus Capital
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesManaging Partner
TechnologyFinancial Servicescountry:United Arab EmiratesPrivate Equity
Bertrand Dumon
Founder and Partner
DUMON PARTNERS
Founder and Partner at DUMON PARTNERS
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How to Find Angel Investors in UAE: Complete Guide
The United Arab Emirates has emerged as the Middle East's premier startup destination, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi leading a regional transformation in early-stage funding. In 2024, MENA startups raised over $2.6 billion, with the UAE capturing 53% of all regional deals.
For founders asking "how can I find angel investors interested in tech startups in the UAE?" – this comprehensive guide reveals the networks, platforms, and strategies that actually work in 2025.
UAE Angel Investment Statistics 2025
$1.4B+
UAE Startup Funding
850+
Active Angels
$50K-$500K
Typical Check Size
2-4 mo
Avg. Funding Timeline
Top Angel Investor Networks in the Middle East
Which angel investor networks operate actively in the Middle East region? Here are the most influential groups funding startups across the GCC:
Dubai Angel Investors (DAI)
Largest angel network in UAE
50+ HNW members investing $50K-$500K per deal. Monthly deal screening events. Focus on tech, healthcare, and consumer startups.
MBAN (MENA Business Angels Network)
Regional network across 6 countries
Cross-border deal flow between UAE, Saudi, Egypt, Jordan. Particularly active in fintech and logistics.
How can I find angel investors interested in tech startups in the UAE?+
To find UAE angel investors for tech startups, join networks like Dubai Angel Investors (DAI) and MBAN, attend events like GITEX Global and Step Conference, apply to accelerators like Hub71 and Flat6Labs, and use investor databases like Datapile with 880+ verified UAE investors. Building relationships through warm introductions is essential in the MENA business culture.
Which angel investor networks operate actively in the Middle East region?+
The most active Middle East angel networks include Dubai Angel Investors (DAI), MENA Business Angels Network (MBAN), OQAL Angel Investors (Saudi/GCC), Flat6Labs Angels, Wamda Capital syndicate, and the Jordan Angel Investor Network. These networks collectively have 500+ active angels investing $50K-$500K per deal.
Where can I attend angel investor meetups or events in Dubai?+
Top Dubai investor events include GITEX Global (October), Expand North Star (October), Step Conference (February), DIFC FinTech Hive quarterly demos, AIM Congress in Abu Dhabi (April), and monthly Dubai Angel Investors screening events. Startup ecosystem events at Hub71 and Area 2071 also attract investors.
What is the typical check size for UAE angel investors?+
UAE angel investors typically write checks between $50,000 and $500,000 USD. Family office angels may invest $500K-$2M. Angel syndicates like DAI can pool $1M+ for larger rounds. Most angels prefer to co-invest with VCs or other angels to diversify risk.
What industries do UAE angel investors prefer?+
UAE angels are most active in Fintech (payments, Islamic finance), E-commerce and logistics, PropTech, HealthTech, EdTech, and clean energy. Government initiatives around AI and blockchain have also attracted significant angel interest in these sectors.
Do UAE angel investors invest in foreign startups?+
Yes, many UAE angels invest globally, but they prefer startups with MENA market potential or founders willing to establish a regional presence. Having a UAE entity or Dubai free zone license significantly increases your chances of attracting UAE capital.
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