Abu Dhabi Median Series A Hits $11M, Surpassing London, Berlin, and Tokyo
Abu Dhabi's median Series A reaches $11M — eclipsing Tokyo ($2.2M), London ($8.8M), and Berlin ($10.2M) as ecosystem hits $4.2B value.
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DXB Start·March 16, 2026·1 min read·5 days ago
Startup Genome data reveals Abu Dhabi's typical Series A now stands at $11 million, exceeding the global average of $6.8 million and surpassing Tokyo ($2.2M), London ($8.8M), and Berlin ($10.2M).
Abu Dhabi's overall ecosystem value reached $4.2 billion, up 7.7% year-on-year. Growth is driven by concentrated venture activity across fintech, AI, and climate-tech, supported by Hub71, Mubadala, and ADQ.
Together with Dubai's third-place ranking in the Startup Friendly Cities Index, the data positions the UAE as the undisputed startup capital of the Middle East and an increasingly formidable global competitor.