17 Sept 2026 · TrustList Editorial
Startup funding in the UAE: a founder's guide for 2026
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24 of 127 venture capital firms ranked on evidence in the Q4 2026 edition.
Between them, the 127 best-ranked of these 131 venture capital firms cover seed stage (27), healthtech (24), artificial intelligence (21) and partners (18). They also list work in New York City, San Francisco, Silicon Valley and Boston. 127 of them have written a profile you can read before you get in touch.
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Q4 2026 edition
24 of 127 venture capital firms ranked on evidence held on 9 October 2026: client reviews, vetting, awards and facts each business states on its own website, which we read and date. Nobody pays to be placed.
Positions are fixed for the quarter; the next edition is due in January 2027.

Also in Miami and Tel Aviv
General Atlantic is a global investment firm that says it pioneered growth equity investing.
Why #1: Founded 1980, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Artificial Intelligence · Climate Tech · Also in Singapore
GIC Private Limited is a global long-term investor set up in 1981 to manage Singapore's foreign reserves.
Why #2: Founded 1981, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Artificial Intelligence · Gaming · Also in New York City
Baron Capital is an asset management firm focused on growth equity. It was founded in 1982 as an equity research business, and research remains central to how it works.
Why #3: Founded 1982, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Gaming · Also in Los Angeles
Shamrock Capital Advisors is an investment firm that specialises in media, entertainment, content, communication, sports, marketing and education.
Why #4: In business 40+ years, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Healthtech · Partners · Fintech · Also in Chicago
Madison Dearborn Partners is a private equity firm with a single office in Chicago.
Why #5: Founded 1992, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Venture Capital · Healthtech · Biotech · Also in Montreal and Munich
TVM Capital is an affiliation of venture capital and private equity firms that operate internationally.
Why #6: In business 30+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Seed Stage · Series A · Also in Delhi NCR and Bangalore
Elevation Capital is a venture capital firm investing in founders in India. It describes a history of about 25 years and stresses that founders can approach it from day one.
Why #7 (shared): In business 25+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Also in New York City
Insight Partners, listed here as Insight Venture Partners, is a global software investor.
Why #7 (shared): In business 25+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Healthtech · Partners · Driving · Also in Shenzhen and Asia
Mithera Capital is a global investment and financial advisory firm.
Why #7 (shared): In business 25+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Seed Stage · Series A · Deep Tech · Also in Paris
Karista is a European venture capital firm created in 2001. It backs early-stage companies from seed up to Series B and beyond, with the belief that small teams can become large…
Why #7 (shared): Founded 2001, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Healthtech · Partners · Medical · Also in San Francisco
Cardinal Partners is a venture capital firm that has focused on health and healthcare for more than 25 years.
Why #7 (shared): In business 25+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Deep Tech · Partners · Mobility · Also in Europe and Munich
Cipio Partners is an independent, partner-owned investment firm that has backed European growth-stage technology companies since 2003.
Why #12 (shared): Founded 2003, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Series A · Also in San Francisco
CFO Rick, Inc. is an accounting firm in San Francisco, founded in 2003 by Rick Belgarde.
Why #12 (shared): Founded 2003, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Seed Stage · Also in Boston and Silicon Valley
Bain Capital Ventures, known as BCV, is a venture capital firm that backs founders building technology businesses.
Why #14: In business 20+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Healthtech
BioStar Capital is an investment firm that backs medical technology companies.
Why #15 (shared): In business 17+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Crypto and Web3 · Seed Stage · Artificial Intelligence · Also in Washington, Dc and Tokyo
Andreessen Horowitz, known as a16z, is a venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, California.
Why #15 (shared): Founded 2009, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Artificial Intelligence · SaaS · Also in Austin and London
Sapphire Ventures is an enterprise-focused venture firm that invests in software companies after they have found a product market fit.
Why #17 (shared): In business 15+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Mobility · FinTech · Energy · Also in Kenya, Nigeria and Cape Town
Goodwell Investments is an impact investor built on the idea of doing well by doing good.
Why #17 (shared): In business 15+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Investment Banking · Partners · Banking · Also in Washington and Avon
Orkila Capital is a growth equity firm formed in 2013. It invests in companies at the crossroads of media, entertainment and consumer products, looking for strong management,…
Why #19: Founded 2013, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Series B · Partners · Mobility · Also in Cairo and Middle East
Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) is a venture capital firm that funds technology founders at the early and growth stages.
Why #20: In business 12+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

TriArtisan Capital Advisors LLC is a private equity firm formed in 2016 and based in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Why #21 (shared): Founded 2016, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Also in Silicon Valley and San Francisco
Crescent Cove Advisors is a San Francisco investment firm focused on private investments in high-growth technology companies.
Why #21 (shared): Founded 2016 · Founder-led, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Crypto and Web3 · Seed Stage · Artificial Intelligence · Also in Silicon Valley and San Francisco
Tribe Capital is a venture capital firm in San Francisco. It says it uses product analysis and data science to pick and build what it calls N-of-1 companies, and it describes its…
Why #23: Founded 2018, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Startup Accelerator · Also in Delhi NCR and Chicago
Aroa Ventures, also styled Aroa Venture Partners, invests in companies from several sectors and at several stages.
Why #24: Founded 2020, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
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