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Early investors. Empowering partners.
Oraseya Capital is a AED 1 billion venture capital fund and investment arm of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZA). Ranked as the UAE's most active investor by number of deals and among MENA's most active Series A investors, Oraseya backs ambitious founders buliding transformative technology companies in the UAE and globally.
Pitch to usBased in the vibrant and forward-thinking city of Dubai, our venture capital fund is dedicated to identifying and investing in promising startups at various stages of their journey, from pre-Seed to Series B. Backed by an expanded AED 1 billion fund, Oraseya Capital is increasing its commitment to high-growth technology companies. While remaining rooted in UAE's innovation ecosystem, we now invest globally in startups whose technologies, business models and growth trajectories have strategic relevance to the UAE and its future economy. Through our position within DIEZ, we connect founders not only with capital, but also with ecosystem access, enterprise reach, and strategic opportunities that support sustainable growth.
“Dubai's dynamic and nurturing ecosystem serves as the ideal launch pad for innovative businesses to thrive. By leveraging our extensive network in the local and regional startup community, we aim to empower and enable founders to seize exceptional opportunities for growth and success.”
Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Chairman
- We invest across sectors and stages, from pre-Seed/Seed to Series-A & Series-B
- Global reach, regional relevance: we invest globally in startups whose innovations have strategic relevance to the UAE and wider region
- We back exceptional founders and inspiring teams with excellent execution and decisiveness
- We emphasize on customer validation: we believe great companies are built around their customer’s needs
- Founder-centric Ethos: we understand the founder's journey; their vision drives us
- Active engagement: We actively engage through regular check-ins, strategy sessions, and introductions
"We are more than just investors. Our passion lies in working hand-in-hand with founders, sharing insights, navigating challenges, and preparing for success.“
Julien Plouzeau, Senior Partner Meet The Team
SANDBOX is the landmark startup accelerator program from Oraseya Capital. Designed for ambitious pre-Seed to Seed stage technology entrepreneurs, SANDBOX lays emphasis on investor-readiness, commercial exposure, and growth.
Spanning 5 intense months, founders can expect unparalleled access to VCs, guidance from seasoned entrepreneurs, and hundreds of hours of hands-on support from some of the region’s best mentors.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Find out more and apply today.