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    Recent transactions - United Arab Emirates

    Funding round Date
    Yuze Digital Technologies
    Provider of business accounts and card programs for small and medium enterprises.
    business accounts, banking
    N/A
    USD 30,000,000 (USD 30,000,000)
    16 Aug 2024
    Andalusia Labs Ltd
    Digital asset risk infrastructure startup.
    digital assets, risk management, unicorns, Karak blockchain
    Series A
    USD 48,000,000 (USD 48,000,000) at USD 1,000,000,000 (USD 1,000,000,000) valuation.
    14 Dec 2023
    Alpheya
    N/A
    USD 300,000,000 (USD 300,000,000)
    28 Nov 2023
    iMile Delivery LLC
    Courier company.
    Series A
    USD 40,000,000 (USD 40,000,000) at USD 350,000,000 (USD 350,000,000) valuation.
    30 Nov 2021
    Eyewa FZC
    Series A
    USD 7,500,000 (USD 7,500,000)
    14 Apr 2019
    Eyewa FZC
    Other
    11 Jun 2018
    Eyewa FZC
    Seed
    USD 150,000 (USD 150,000)
    10 May 2018
    Eyewa FZC
    Seed
    USD 1,100,000 (USD 1,100,000)
    8 Jan 2018
    NOW Money
    challenger banks, neobanks, fintech
    N/A
    USD 700,000 (USD 700,000)
    22 Aug 2017
    Eyewa FZC
    Grant
    1 Apr 2017
    Careem
    App-based car service connecting people to rides, started in Dubai which has since grown to 22 cities across the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.
    ride sharing
    Series D
    USD 350,000,000 (USD 350,000,000) at USD 650,000,000 (USD 650,000,000) valuation.
    19 Dec 2016
    Pure Harvest Smart Farms
    Agricultural technology firm.
    Venture
    USD 1,100,000 (USD 1,100,000)
    28 Oct 2016
    Gulf Credit Opportunities Fund II
    Fund Closing
    USD 175,000,000 (USD 175,000,000)
    7 Jan 2016
    Gulf Credit Opportunities Fund I
    Fund Closing
    USD 221,000,000 (USD 221,000,000)
    31 Dec 2013
    Hawksford International
    Acquisition
    31 Dec 2008
    Abraaj Infrastructure and Growth Capital Fund
    Infrastructure and growth capital fund with focus on opportunities in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia.
    Fund Closing
    USD 2,000,000,000 (USD 2,000,000,000)
    31 Dec 2007
    Frontier Opportunities Fund I LP
    Private equity fund
    Fund Closing
    USD 58,500,000 (USD 58,500,000)
    31 Dec 2007
    Frontier Opportunities Fund I LP
    Private equity fund
    Fund Closing
    USD 100,000,000 (USD 100,000,000)
    8 Dec 2007
    Frontier Opportunities Fund I LP
    Private equity fund
    Fund Closing
    USD 100,000,000 (USD 100,000,000)
    31 Dec 2006
    GCC Energy Fund LP
    Private equity fund focusing on buyouts in the energy sector
    Fund Closing
    USD 300,000,000 (USD 300,000,000)
    31 Dec 2005
    Abraaj Buyout Fund II
    Fund Closing
    USD 500,000,000 (USD 500,000,000)
    31 Dec 2005
    SHUAA Partners Fund I LP
    Private equity fund with a focus on the Middle East
    Fund Closing
    USD 200,000,000 (USD 200,000,000)
    1 Sep 2005
    Abraaj Buyout Fund LP
    Fund Closing
    USD 116,000,000 (USD 116,000,000)
    1 Jun 2003

    Best funded companies in United Arab Emirates





    App-based car service connecting people to rides, started in Dubai which has since grown to 22 cities across the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.

    Investment themes:




    Digital asset risk infrastructure startup.





    Provider of business accounts and card programs for small and medium enterprises.

    Investment themes:




    Courier company.





    Agricultural technology firm.





    Private equity fund focusing on buyouts in the energy sector





    The financial services regulator in Dubai.





    One of the fastest growing cryptocurrency exchanges, with more than 2 million registered users.





    Graphics and Logo Design

    Investment themes:




    Private equity fund with a focus on the Middle East





    Infrastructure and growth capital fund with focus on opportunities in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia.





    Private asset management firm focusing on early stage investments in blockchain technology, media and digital assets.

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    Private equity and growth capital firm focused on investments in the healthcare markets of the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and India





    Provider of mobile telecommunication services to consumers.


    Top investors - United Arab Emirates

    Profile Country Investments
    500 Startups Management Co LLC Seed fund and startup accelerator. United States 2
    Wamda Capital United Arab Emirates 2
    Mubadala Development Co The sovereign wealth fund of Abu Dhabi. United Arab Emirates 1
    GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator 1
    Faith Capital 1
    SQM Frontier Management LP 1
    BECO Capital United Arab Emirates 1
    Shorooq Investments United Arab Emirates 1
    Bantam Group The investment vehicle for Joe Caruso, angel investor from the Boston area United States 1
    Framework Ventures Management LLC Multi-stage venture capital firm investing in blockchain and cryptocurrency digital assets. United States 1
    Bank of New York Mellon Corp United States 1
    Accion Venture Lab Seed-stage investor in fintech for the underserved. 1
    Endure Capital United States 1
    Saudi Telecom Company Saudi Arabia 1
    GTCR Capital Partners Mezzanine debt fund managed by GTCR. United States 1
    Digital Currency Group Inc Investment company focused on bitcoin and blockchain tech businesses. United States 1
    Lightspeed Management Co LLC Multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends in the enterprise and consumer sectors. United States 1
    Equitrust - Choueiri Group Investment Fund 1
    GS Shop South Korea 1
    Muna Easa Al Gurg 1
    Al Tayyar 1
    Draper Investment Co United States 1
    Osten Investments Kenya 1
    Zouk Ventures Ltd Venture capital firm United Kingdom 1
    Pantera Capital Management LP Investment firm focused exclusively on ventures, tokens, and projects related to blockchain tech, digital currency, and crypto assets. United States 1
    Point72 Ventures LLC Early-stage venture capital strategy funded exclusively by Steve Cohen and eligible employees of Point72 Asset Management. United States 1
    EquiTrust Life Insurance Co 1
    El Sewedy Investments 1
    Rakuten Mobility Investments Japan 1
    Black Pearl Capital Group Proprietary investment management company focusing on opportunistic private and public equity investments in specific industry sectors. Switzerland 1
    Bain Capital Venture Partners LLC Multi-stage, domain-focused venture fund with offices in the Bay Area, NYC, and Boston, the venture capital division within Bain Capital. United States 1
    Lunate Holding RSC Ltd Abu Dhabi-based alternative investment manager. 1
    Sheraa Sharjah United Arab Emirates 1
    Newid Capital Direct investment fund focused on financial services and financial technology companies in developing markets. 1
    Lumia Capital Venture capital firm. 1
    Abraaj Capital Ltd United Arab Emirates 1
    ePlanet Capital United States 1
    Beijing Bytedance Technology Co Ltd China 1

    Top acquirers - United Arab Emirates

    Profile Country Investments
    Dunedin Capital Partners Ltd United Kingdom 1

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