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Dubai Angel Investors

Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Description

Dubai Angel Investors (DAI) is a prominent angel network established in 2012, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It serves as a crucial pillar in the burgeoning startup ecosystem across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Comprising a group of seasoned angel investors and entrepreneurs, DAI's core mission is to identify and nurture promising early-stage ventures, providing not just capital but also invaluable mentorship and strategic guidance to help founders navigate the challenges of scaling. Their commitment extends beyond mere financial investment, aiming to foster a vibrant and sustainable entrepreneurial landscape.

DAI primarily targets pre-seed and seed-stage startups, making initial investments that typically range from $50,000 to $250,000. This strategic focus on early-stage funding addresses a critical gap in the regional funding landscape, enabling innovative ideas to gain initial traction. The network boasts a remarkably broad investment mandate, spanning a diverse array of sectors. While technology remains a cornerstone, DAI actively invests across e-commerce, fintech, edtech, healthcare, SaaS, logistics, and emerging areas like AI and blockchain, reflecting the diverse economic landscape of the MENA region. This sector-agnostic approach allows them to capture opportunities across various high-growth industries.

Since its inception, Dubai Angel Investors has built an impressive portfolio, having invested in over 50 startups across the MENA region. This extensive reach underscores their significant impact on the regional startup scene. A testament to the quality of their portfolio companies and the effectiveness of their support, these ventures have collectively gone on to raise over $100 million in follow-on funding from various institutional investors and venture capital firms. This substantial follow-on capital not only validates DAI's initial investment decisions but also highlights the growth potential they identify in their portfolio companies. Furthermore, DAI's hands-on approach, offering strategic advice and leveraging their members' extensive networks, plays a vital role in accelerating the growth and success of the startups they back, contributing significantly to the overall maturation of the MENA startup ecosystem.

Investor Profile

Dubai Angel Investors has backed more than 22 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 9% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Typical check size: $50K – $250K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (68%)
  • Series A (18%)
  • Pre Seed (14%)

Country Focus

  • United Arab Emirates (36%)
  • United Kingdom (23%)
  • United States (18%)
  • Egypt (9%)
  • Turkey (9%)
  • Finland (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Education
  • Enterprise Software
  • Messaging
  • Mobile
  • Mobile Apps
  • Payments
  • Computer
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Dubai Angel Investors frequently co-invest with?

Arzan Venture Capital
Asia, Al Kuwayt, Kuwait, Kuwait
Co-Investments: 3
Emaar
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 2
Shorooq Partners
Asia, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Co-Investments: 3
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 6
COTU Ventures
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 2
AAF Management Ltd.
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 2
Moment Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Wamda Capital
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 4
Dtec Ventures
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Dubai Angel Investors often collaborate with?

CD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
WT
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
AS
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
JT
Europe, Harjumaa, Estonia, Tallinn
Shared Deals: 1
Jonathan Labin
Asia, United Arab Emirates
Shared Deals: 1
AN
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 2
Samih Toukan
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Shared Deals: 1
Magnus Olsson
Asia, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Shared Deals: 1
KG
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Dubai Angel Investors?

ThinkSono

London, England, United Kingdom

Cutting edge AI ultrasound software for detection of blood clots (DVT)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsSoftware
SeedMar 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,676,533
Ollang

Delaware City, Delaware, United States

End-to-end platform for AI-driven localization

AudioContentContent CreatorsFilm ProductionMedia and EntertainmentSoftwareTranslation ServiceTV Production
SeedMar 25, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,560,000
Qureos

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Qureos is a work tech software and service company.

CommunitiesE-LearningEdTechEducationSocial Recruiting
Pre SeedApr 6, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Englease

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Englease is an online platform providing live, accredited and flexible English classes in the MENA region.

E-LearningEducation
SeedDec 19, 2021
Amount Raised: $3,400,000
Ostaz

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Ostaz is an online platform that offers personalized learning journeys to students around the world.

EducationEnterprise SoftwareMobile AppsPeer to Peer
SeedSep 27, 2020
Amount Raised: $1,800,000
elves

Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt

Elves is a travel app that helps travelers experience exciting destinations with the support of local travel experts in chat 24/7.

MessagingMobileTravel
SeedSep 17, 2020
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
ThinkSono

London, England, United Kingdom

Cutting edge AI ultrasound software for detection of blood clots (DVT)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsSoftware
SeedJul 21, 2020
Amount Raised: $2,546,201
VUZ

Los Angeles, California, United States

VUZ is the Leading Immersive Social App

Augmented RealityConsumer ApplicationsDigital EntertainmentDigital MediaMetaverseMobile AppsSocial MediaSubscription ServiceTelecommunicationsVirtual Reality
Series AApr 19, 2020
Amount Raised: $7,093,000
Mamo

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Financial Operating System for businesses in MENA. Mamo regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority ("DFSA")

Financial ServicesFinTechMobile PaymentsPaymentsPeer to Peer
Pre SeedApr 7, 2020
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
Volt Lines

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

Volt Lines is a subscription-based urban mobility service currently serving the commute segment in Istanbul, Turkey.

AutomotivePublic TransportationTransportation
Series ADec 27, 2019
Amount Raised: $6,000,000