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UAE-focused Horizon Ventures Reaches $50M First Close

Horizon Ventures, a new venture capital fund, has achieved its first close at $50 million. The fund will invest in early-stage startups across the UAE ecosystem.

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DXB Start·April 12, 2026·1 min read·14 hours ago

Horizon Ventures, a newly established venture capital fund dedicated to the UAE's startup ecosystem, announced its successful first close, raising $50 million. The fund's primary focus is on providing early-stage capital to promising startups within the Emirates.

This significant first close signals strong investor confidence in the growth potential of the UAE's technology and innovation landscape. It increases the available funding for emerging businesses in the region.

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