What are the Top Funding & Investment Firms in the United Arab Emirates 2026-2027?

Firms and investors providing capital, from angel rounds to growth and buyouts. Compare verified providers in the United Arab Emirates, see typical 2026-2027 pricing and use our checklist to pick the right partner.

Category: Funding & InvestmentUpdated: November 2026Published by: iCreativez TechnologiesCountry-specific lists: 10 of 67

3 companies based in the United Arab Emirates

Companies based in the United Arab Emirates only: established venture capital and investment firms based in the United Arab Emirates selected by the iCreativez research team. Shortlist drawn from verified Funding & Investment providers. International providers are shown separately below and are not counted as local.

Companies based in the United Arab Emirates

  1. 1

    BECO Capital

    Dubai

    Why listed: established firm with an office in the United Arab Emirates, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.

    Visit websitebecocapital.com✓ Based in United Arab Emirates
  2. 2

    Global Ventures

    Dubai

    Why listed: established firm with an office in the United Arab Emirates, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.

    Visit websiteglobal.vc✓ Based in United Arab Emirates
  3. 3

    Shorooq Partners

    Abu Dhabi

    Why listed: established firm with an office in the United Arab Emirates, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.

    Visit websiteshorooq.ae✓ Based in United Arab Emirates

International firms to consider for the United Arab Emirates

Headquartered outside the United Arab Emirates or working remotely, so not counted in the local list above. Some work with clients in the United Arab Emirates through regional offices, partners or remote teams; check coverage before you shortlist.

  1. 4

    Sequoia Capital

    Headquarters: Menlo Park, USA

    Why listed: Established Funding & Investment firm operating internationally.

    Visit websitesequoiacap.com★ Established industry leader
  2. 5

    Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)

    Headquarters: Menlo Park, USA

    Why listed: Established Funding & Investment firm operating internationally.

    Visit websitea16z.com★ Established industry leader
  3. 6

    Accel

    Headquarters: Palo Alto, USA

    Why listed: Established Funding & Investment firm operating internationally.

    Visit websiteaccel.com★ Established industry leader
  4. 7

    Blackstone

    Headquarters: New York, USA

    Why listed: Established Funding & Investment firm operating internationally.

    Visit websiteblackstone.com★ Established industry leader
  5. 8

    KKR

    Headquarters: New York, USA

    Why listed: Established Funding & Investment firm operating internationally.

    Visit websitekkr.com★ Established industry leader

About Funding & Investment providers

Firms and investors providing capital, from angel rounds to growth and buyouts.

Investors and funding firms provide capital to startups and growing companies. Fit with your stage, sector and the value they add beyond money matter most.

In the United Arab Emirates, Funding & Investment Firms are concentrated around Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Rates in the United Arab Emirates usually fall in the middle of global ranges, with a mix of local firms and international providers running regional offices. For regulated services, always confirm the provider is licensed to operate in the United Arab Emirates.

How to choose the best Funding & Investment Firms in 2026-2027

  • Ask about follow-on investment capacity.
  • Check portfolio companies at your stage and sector.
  • Speak with founders they've backed, including ones that failed.
  • Understand terms and control rights fully.

What does it cost?

Terms vary: angels typically invest $25,000-$250,000, venture funds from $500,000 upward, and private equity in larger, often majority, deals.

Before you sign

Ask for a written proposal with scope, milestones, team members and exit terms, and speak to at least one current client of each shortlisted provider.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top Funding & Investment Firms in 2026-2027?

Our 2026-2027 shortlist of Funding & Investment Firms includes verified providers such as Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Accel. Use the country selector to see only firms based in your country.

What do Funding & Investment Firms do?

Firms and investors providing capital, from angel rounds to growth and buyouts. Investors and funding firms provide capital to startups and growing companies.

How much do Funding & Investment services cost in 2026-2027?

Terms vary: angels typically invest $25,000-$250,000, venture funds from $500,000 upward, and private equity in larger, often majority, deals. Prices vary by scope, seniority and location, so ask at least three providers for written proposals.

How do I choose the right Funding & Investment Firm?

Ask about follow-on investment capacity. Check portfolio companies at your stage and sector. Speak with founders they've backed, including ones that failed.

How were these Funding & Investment Firms selected?

The worldwide view lists Clutch-verified specialists (registered businesses independently verified on Clutch with working websites, ordered by verified client reviews as of November 2026) and established industry leaders. When you choose a country, the main list shows only companies based in that country or with an office there: Clutch-verified firms with a local office, plus established local firms selected by the iCreativez research team. International firms are shown in a separate, labelled section. Inclusion is free and not paid for. Because Funding & Investment is a specialist niche, the shortlist is drawn from verified Funding & Investment providers.

How this list is compiled

Worldwide view: Clutch-verified specialists (registered businesses independently verified on Clutch with a working website, ordered by their number of verified client reviews) followed by established industry leaders. Country view: the main list is strictly local. It shows only Clutch-verified firms with an office in the selected country and established firms based in that country that the iCreativez research team selected for their scale and track record. Large international firms and remote teams that serve the country appear in a separate, labelled section and are never counted as local. Where we have not yet verified enough local firms, the page says so instead of padding the list. Minimum project size, hourly rates and team size are as published by each company in November 2026. Inclusion is free and not paid for. Shortlist drawn from verified Funding & Investment providers. Providers can request a review via our contact page.