Scout startups in Doha

Learn where early startup activity happens in Doha and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.

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Startup ecosystem standing

Where Doha ranks

Rankings that list Doha
Ranking	Edition	Position	Since last edition	Trust	What it measures
Global Financial Centres Index	GFCI 40	#52	Down 4	B	Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)	2025	#424	No prior edition	B	Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate

Positions as published in each edition. The ranking name opens its method and trust notes, the edition opens the full list, and publisher sources are listed below. Trust grades cover method, transparency and whether places are paid for.

17 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Doha

Venture studios 8

Venture studio

Risin Ventures

Empowering entrepreneurs in the MENA region.

Venture studio

Escape Ventures

Catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurial excellence.

Venture studio

TEN: The Executives Network

Your AI and disruptive tech partner in the MENA region.

The 3 most prominent of 8. Browse all venture studios

Investors 5

Investor

Rasmal Ventures

Qatar's first independent venture capital firm.

Investor

AFKAR GROUP

Investing in innovative startups in the MENA region.

Investor

A-typical Ventures

Backing unconventional founders and innovative ideas.

The 3 most prominent of 5. Browse all investors

Accelerators 2

Accelerator

Sport Accelerator

Pioneering sports business opportunities in Qatar.

Accelerator

Scale Now

Accelerating the growth of digital entrepreneurs in Qatar.

Incubators 2

Incubator

Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC)

Empowering entrepreneurs in the MENA region.

Incubator

Qatar FinTech Hub

Fostering fintech innovation and entrepreneurship in Qatar.

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Founders

Raising in Doha

Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.

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Finding startups in Doha

Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.

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Scouting in Doha

Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.

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Questions about Doha

How does Doha rank as a startup ecosystem?

Its best position is #52 in GFCI (GFCI 40). It appears in 2 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.

How many startup investors are based in Doha?

Superscout has profiles for 5 investors based in Doha, including Rasmal Ventures, AFKAR GROUP and A-typical Ventures.

Are there accelerators or incubators in Doha?

Yes. Superscout lists 2 accelerators, 2 incubators and 8 venture studios based there, including Sport Accelerator, Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC) and Risin Ventures.

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Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.

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