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Dubai Startup Directory

37 companies

The DXBStart directory tracks 37+ startups and tech companies building in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and across the UAE — from pre-seed to unicorn. Filter by sector, funding stage, and status to find company profiles with funding history, investors, team data, open roles, and the latest news. The funds and programmes behind them are profiled in the investors directory. Updated continuously as new companies raise and launch.

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AXON

Cross-border payments infrastructure

Fintech · Active · Est. 2024$1M

Alaan

UAE's #1 Smart Corporate Card & Spend Management Platform

Fintech · Active · Est. 2022$55M

Astra Tech

MENA's first ultra app powering payments, communication, and services

Fintech · Active · Est. 2022$1B

Baraka

Commission-free investing in US and UAE stocks for the GCC

Fintech · Active · Est. 2020$25M

Beehive

Connecting businesses with funding

Fintech · Active · Est. 2014$17M

Careem

The Everything App

Fintech · Active · Est. 2012$772M

Cashew Payments

Shop now, pay later in flexible installments across the GCC

Fintech · Active · Est. 2019$10M

Comfi

B2B buy now, pay later for SME suppliers in MENA

Fintech · Active · Est. 2023$65M

CredibleX

Empowering SMEs with Embedded Financing Solutions

Fintech · Active · Est. 2023$170M

Epic Markets

Institutional-grade multi-asset brokerage for retail traders

Fintech · Active · Est. 2026$10M

Eureeca

Global equity crowdfunding platform

Fintech · Active · Est. 2013$800K
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Falcons of Majlis

UAE's first trust-led startup investment platform

Fintech · Active · Est. 2026Bootstrapped

Flow48

Revenue-based financing for SMEs, funded in 48 hours

Fintech · Active · Est. 2022$94M

Jingle Pay

Multi-currency financial super app for MENAP

Fintech · Active · Est. 2019$2M

Mal

AI-native Islamic digital bank

Fintech · Active · Est. 2025$230M Seed

Mamo Pay

Digital payments for everyone

Fintech · Active · Est. 2019$13M

NOW Money

Banking for the unbanked

Fintech · Active · Est. 2016$13M

NymCard

MENA's leading embedded finance and card issuing platform

Fintech · Active · Est. 2018$63M

Omnispay

Shariah-compliant SME payments and finance platform

Fintech · Active · Est. 2022$2M

PaySky

Payment solutions for banks and merchants worldwide

Fintech · Active · Est. 2017$34M

About the Dubai startup directory

How many startups are in the DXBStart directory?

The directory lists 100+ Dubai and UAE startups and tech companies, spanning pre-seed to unicorn stage across fintech, proptech, AI, logistics, e-commerce, and more. New companies are added continuously as they raise funding or launch.

How do I find Dubai startups by sector or funding stage?

Use the filters at the top of the directory to narrow companies by category, funding stage (pre-seed through growth), and status, or browse any of the 25 sector pages — such as fintech, proptech, or AI — for a focused list.

What information does each company profile include?

Each profile covers funding history and rounds, known investors, founding team, sector and stage, headquarters, open roles, and the latest related news — sourced and updated from public funding announcements.

Is the Dubai startup directory free to use?

Yes. The full DXBStart directory, company profiles, and funding data are free to browse with no account or paywall.