Top Venture Capital Firms in Abu Dhabi

Between them, the 17 venture capital firms on this page cover growth stage (2), financial services (2), partners (2) and fintech (2). They also list work in London, Hong Kong, New York City and San Francisco. 17 of them have written a profile you can read before you get in touch.

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   Brevan Howard

   Also in Bangalore and New York City

   Brevan Howard is an alternative investment management firm founded in 2002.

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   Why #1: Founded 2002, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026

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   General Atlantic

   Growth Stage · Also in Shanghai and Amsterdam

   General Atlantic is a global investment firm that says it pioneered growth equity investing.

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   Why #2: Founded 1980 · Placed below first here: a listing leads at most 5 rankings, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026

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   QCP Capital

   Also in New York City

   QCP Capital is a crypto asset trading firm founded in 2017. It links institutional finance with crypto markets and serves investors who want access to digital assets.

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   Why #3: Founded 2017, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026

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   Token Bay Capital

   Also in Asia and Hong Kong

   Token Bay Capital is a venture capital fund manager that puts money into blockchain and digital asset startups.

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   Why #4: Founded 2021, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026

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5. Also listed, not yet ranked. We hold nothing checkable on these yet that ranks them here: no client review, vetting, award, expert review, or fact stated on their own website (and on a place ranking, where they are based). They follow in order of their TrustList Score. How TrustList ranks · Get vetted, free
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   Golub Capital

   Also in Chicago and Tokyo

   Golub Capital is a direct lender and credit asset manager. It provides financing to companies owned by private equity sponsors, and the same sponsor finance experience underpins…

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   On record: Team of 725+, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026

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   Adams Street Partners

   Growth Stage · Partners · Fintech · Also in Toronto and Austin

   Adams Street Partners is a global investment manager that works across the private markets.

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   Centricus

   Also in San Francisco and London

   Centricus is a London-based global investment firm. Its work spans advisory, private equity and asset management, and it says it aims for high absolute returns for its investors.

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   Fatima Gobi Ventures

   Financial Services · Partners · Also in Lahore and Karachi

   Fatima Gobi Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in startups in Pakistan.

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    Hambro Perks

    Financial Services · Also in London

    Hambro Perks is an international investment group that backs technology and healthcare companies.

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    Hudson Bay Capital

    Also in Los Angeles and Dubai

    Hudson Bay Capital is an investment firm that manages money using several absolute return strategies.

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    Iliad Partners

    Fintech · Mobility

    Iliad Partners operates as a venture capital fund manager headquartered in the UAE, investing in early-stage technology companies across the MENA region.

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    Merit Circle

    Merit Circle describes itself as a decentralised autonomous organisation aiming to change gaming by giving players ownership and a say.

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    MSA Novo

    Also in Seattle and Riyadh

    MSA Novo, which now trades as Novo Capital, describes itself as an investment and special-situations business that identifies, evaluates and takes an active role in running…

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    Planet N Group

    Also in Cairo and Karachi

    Planet N Group is an investment firm focused on emerging markets, with an interest in high-technology and social impact businesses.

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    Presidio Bay Ventures

    Healthtech · Also in Silicon Valley and San Francisco

    Presidio Bay Ventures, which trades as Presidio Bay, invests in and develops commercial real estate.

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    Streamax Technology

    Mobility · Also in Shenzhen and Sao Paulo

    Streamax Technology, known as Streamax, supplies AI-based video and telematics equipment for commercial vehicles.

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    Sukna Ventures

    Also in Jeddah and Riyadh

    Sukna Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund headquartered in Riyadh.

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