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The startup scene in United Arab Emirates
Hub71’s 2025 impact report gives totals of 390 startups, 295 programme onboardings, more than $2.7 billion in funds raised, and 66 capital partners for the Hub71 ecosystem in Abu Dhabi. These figures describe Hub71’s ecosystem, not Abu Dhabi’s entire startup sector. [Hub71, 2025 impact report]
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Hub71’s 2025 impact report gives totals of 390 startups, 295 programme onboardings, more than $2.7 billion in funds raised, and 66 capital partners for the Hub71 ecosystem in Abu Dhabi. These figures describe Hub71’s ecosystem, not Abu Dhabi’s entire startup sector. [Hub71, 2025 impact report]
Hub71’s 2025 report identifies fintech, healthtech/life sciences, and climate technology as leading sectors, with reported shares of 27%, 15%, and 11%, respectively; it says its life-sciences platform launched in 2025. [Hub71, 2025 impact report]
Presight AI Holding PLC describes itself as headquartered in Abu Dhabi. The company reports that it listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in March 2023, raising $496 million after 136-times oversubscription. [Presight]
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Abu Dhabi ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | #13 | Up 8 | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #175 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 41 to 50 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
125 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Abu Dhabi
Investors 100
Investor
InvestorEmpowering financial innovation in Abu Dhabi.
InvestorDriving sustainable economic transformation in Abu Dhabi.
The 3 most prominent of 100. Browse all investors
Venture studios 14
Venture studioBuilding the future of AI and Web3.
Venture studioBuilding deep-tech ventures from applied research.
Venture studioBuilding B2B-SaaS startups for smarter business operations.
The 3 most prominent of 14. Browse all venture studios
Accelerators 9
AcceleratorEmpowering startups to innovate and scale.
AcceleratorAccelerating climate action in the UAE.
AcceleratorAccelerating sustainable technology startups.
The 3 most prominent of 9. Browse all accelerators
Incubators 2
IncubatorNurturing a sustainable startup ecosystem in the UAE.
IncubatorYour trusted partner in the entrepreneurial journey.
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Raising in Abu Dhabi
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Abu Dhabi
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
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Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
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What the sources say about Abu Dhabi
The 2023 company offering document states Presight was incorporated in ADGM.
Source: Presight AI announces intention to list on ADX via IPOPresight reports its March 2023 ADX listing and IPO figures.
Source: About PresightPresight describes itself as headquartered in Abu Dhabi and operating internationally.
Source: About PresightHub71's report lists fintech, life sciences and climate tech among its leading sectors; its life-sciences platform launched in 2025.
Source: Impact Report 2025Hub71's 2025 report gives these ecosystem totals and capital-partner count.
Source: Impact Report 2025
Questions about Abu Dhabi
How does Abu Dhabi rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #13 in GFCI (GFCI 40). It appears in 3 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Abu Dhabi?
100 investors based in Abu Dhabi have a profile here, including IMI, ADGM and ADQ. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Abu Dhabi has 9 accelerators, 2 incubators and 14 venture studios on record, including startAD, Krypto Labs and Hypermind Labs.
Geographic proximity
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