Scout startups in Dubai

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Where Dubai ranks

Rankings that list Dubai
Ranking	Edition	Position	Since last edition	Trust	What it measures
Global Financial Centres Index	GFCI 40	#9	Down 2	B	Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate
Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100)	2026	#12	Up 7	C	Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent
Global Cities Index	2026	#42	No prior edition	B	Performance, Growth, Talent, Competitiveness, Business Climate
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)	2025	#44	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.

268 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Dubai

Venture studios 96

Venture studio

Disrupt.com (formerly Gaditek)

Building and scaling AI-first technology startups.

Venture studio

The Open Platform

Building the future of Web3 on Telegram.

Venture studio

iPay Holding

Digital innovation arm of Inteltec Group.

The 3 most prominent of 96. Browse all venture studios

Investors 82

Investor

LEAD

Investing in innovative consumer behaviors and technologies.

Investor

GII

Shariah-compliant investment opportunities.

Investor

Victus Capital LLC - FZ

Empowering blockchain innovation through capital and infrastructure.

The 3 most prominent of 82. Browse all investors

Accelerators 51

Accelerator

FasterCapital

FasterCapital is a global venture builder and online incubator based in Dubai, UAE, that supports startups through co-funding and technical co-founding…

Accelerator

ALTA – Blockchain Labs

ALTA – Blockchain Labs is a global accelerator and consulting firm focused on blockchain technology and Web3. They provide strategic support to…

Accelerator

KEY Difference

KEY Difference is a Dubai-based company specializing in Web3 and blockchain services, offering marketing, acceleration, and venture capital support for…

The 3 most prominent of 51. Browse all accelerators

Incubators 39

Incubator

in5 Dubai

Empowering startups and entrepreneurs in Dubai.

Incubator

TheBlock FZCO

Connecting blockchain innovators in the UAE.

Incubator

SEE Institute

Empowering sustainable practices through education and incubation.

The 3 most prominent of 39. Browse all incubators

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Raising in Dubai

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

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Finding startups in Dubai

Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.

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Scouting in Dubai

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

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Questions about Dubai

How does Dubai rank as a startup ecosystem?

Dubai is #44 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 4 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.

How many startup investors are based in Dubai?

Superscout has profiles for 82 investors based in Dubai, including LEAD, GII and Victus Capital LLC - FZ.

Are there accelerators or incubators in Dubai?

Yes. Superscout lists 51 accelerators, 39 incubators and 96 venture studios based there, including FasterCapital, in5 Dubai and Disrupt.com (formerly Gaditek).

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