Dubai Angel Investors

Dubai Angel Investors, established in 2016 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a member-led investment company comprising individuals who are dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs. The organization focuses on seed and early-stage technology companies with high growth potential. Unlike traditional funds, Dubai Angel Investors operates as a fully-capitalized entity, bringing together seasoned investors, tech entrepreneurs, and senior executives to leverage their collective experience and extensive networks. This collaboration enables the members to add value to their investees through mentorship and access to resources. While they often co-invest alongside established venture funds acting as lead investors, Dubai Angel Investors also takes the initiative as a lead investor in various seed and bridge funding rounds. Their mission is to empower promising startups to transition from proof of concept to customer traction and ultimately scale their operations.

Kushal Shah

Co-Founder and Board Member

40 past transactions

ThinkSono

Venture Round in 2024
ThinkSono Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in the development of software for diagnosing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) at the point of care. Founded in 2016, the firm has created an innovative automatic diagnostic system that leverages deep learning technologies to guide healthcare professionals in using a portable scanner. This system instructs users on where to place the probe on the skin to capture ultrasound images, facilitating rapid diagnosis. By enabling healthcare providers to assess DVT within ten minutes, ThinkSono aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline the diagnostic process in various medical settings.

Ollang

Seed Round in 2023
Ollang is a company that specializes in developing advanced translation platforms aimed at enhancing e-learning through artificial intelligence. Its technology enables AI-assisted translation services, including subtitles, closed captions, dubbing, and localization, across a wide range of languages. By focusing on multilingual, multimodal, and multiagent AI systems, Ollang supports media companies, television channels, and production firms in globalizing their video content. The company's solutions are engineered for speed, quality, and security, making it easier for content creators to reach diverse audiences and democratize access to educational resources.

Qureos

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Qureos is a work tech software and service company focused on transforming the learning and employment landscape for young individuals. By leveraging an AI-powered engine, Qureos facilitates job matching, one-on-one mentorships, and hands-on projects in various high-demand fields. The platform connects members with over 100 partner companies, enhancing their prospects by enabling faster responses from recruiters and significantly improving their chances of securing employment. Additionally, Qureos provides an experiential learning platform that bridges the gap between education and the workplace, offering practical learning experiences and access to a global community of learners, mentors, and employers. This innovative approach aims to better prepare young professionals for the demands of the job market.

Englease

Seed Round in 2021
Englease is an online educational platform focused on delivering live, accredited English language classes in the MENA region. It offers flexible one-on-one sessions designed to help users enhance their English fluency and prepare for proficiency tests such as IELTS and TOEFL. The platform enables users to track their progress and assess their learning needs, providing a structured approach to language acquisition. With its emphasis on personalized instruction, Englease aims to facilitate effective learning outcomes for students seeking to improve their English speaking skills.

Brand Ripplr

Series A in 2020
Brand Ripplr is an online marketplace that streamlines influencer marketing for businesses. It provides a platform that connects vetted influencers with brands seeking increased exposure, primarily in the MENA region. The platform includes a range of features such as a client dashboard, dedicated campaign teams, content strategy development, and analytics on influencer audiences. Additionally, it offers real-time performance tracking, allowing clients to adjust their campaign strategies effectively. By facilitating this connection, Brand Ripplr aims to enhance brand awareness and drive customer engagement in a cost-effective manner.

Ostaz

Seed Round in 2020
Ostaz is an online platform dedicated to providing personalized learning experiences for students globally. The company connects learners with tutors tailored to their specific preferences, including location, ratings, and availability. With a focus on enhancing academic performance, Ostaz supports a comprehensive range of subjects and grade levels. The platform features an adaptive learning avatar that offers continuous support, ensuring that students receive assistance whenever needed. To date, Ostaz has supported over 60,000 students, onboarded thousands of teachers, and facilitated 90,000 hours of tutoring, positioning itself as a leading premium online private tutoring service.

App4Legal

Funding Round in 2020
App4Legal legal practice management solution helps lawyers innovate and be more effective by digitizing their practice. App4Legal is a comprehensive legal practice management solution for law firms of all sizes, corporate in-house legal departments and governmental entities. App4Legal software is the complete solution for Law-Firms & In-House Legal Departments. App4Legal is labelled enterprise, multi-language, multi-currency and available on all platforms (Mobile, Web, Desktop) for on-Cloud, SaaS & on-Premises (on-server).

Rology

Seed Round in 2020
Rology is a teleradiology platform based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2017. The company addresses the global shortage of radiologists by providing a solution that efficiently matches radiologists with hospital cases based on their availability and specialization. This platform aims to reduce latency in reporting times, enabling patients to receive timely medical reports. Additionally, Rology enhances radiologists' productivity through an AI-powered DICOM reader, which supports the growing demand for radiology examinations such as CT and MRI. By leveraging technology, Rology facilitates quicker and more effective communication between healthcare providers and radiologists, ultimately improving patient care.

Rology

Seed Round in 2020
Rology is a teleradiology platform based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2017. The company addresses the global shortage of radiologists by providing a solution that efficiently matches radiologists with hospital cases based on their availability and specialization. This platform aims to reduce latency in reporting times, enabling patients to receive timely medical reports. Additionally, Rology enhances radiologists' productivity through an AI-powered DICOM reader, which supports the growing demand for radiology examinations such as CT and MRI. By leveraging technology, Rology facilitates quicker and more effective communication between healthcare providers and radiologists, ultimately improving patient care.

ThinkSono

Pre Seed Round in 2020
ThinkSono Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in the development of software for diagnosing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) at the point of care. Founded in 2016, the firm has created an innovative automatic diagnostic system that leverages deep learning technologies to guide healthcare professionals in using a portable scanner. This system instructs users on where to place the probe on the skin to capture ultrasound images, facilitating rapid diagnosis. By enabling healthcare providers to assess DVT within ten minutes, ThinkSono aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline the diagnostic process in various medical settings.

VUZ

Series A in 2020
VUZ is a prominent immersive social application that specializes in delivering XR and Metaverse digital experiences, enhancing the realism of virtual interactions. Launched in 2017, the company operates from offices in Los Angeles, Dubai, and Riyadh. VUZ offers the world's largest premium library of exclusive immersive content, featuring over 20,000 hours of material that spans entertainment, creators, and sports, along with XR, VR, and AR experiences accessible from virtually anywhere. The platform's primary goal is to foster connections among users by providing authentic immersive experiences, effectively eliminating barriers related to travel, time, and access for billions globally. By streaming live events such as sports, talk shows, and music, VUZ enables users to engage with these experiences in a uniquely immersive manner, leveraging advanced technologies for an enriched social interaction.

Mamo

Seed Round in 2020
Mamo is a Fintech startup based in Dubai, UAE, focused on providing innovative payment and financial solutions tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company operates under a Cat 3C Providing Money Services license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority, making it the first licensed Fintech startup in this category in the region. Mamo's flagship offering, Mamo Business, serves as an alternative to traditional banking for SMEs, combining payments, spend management, and analytics into a user-friendly platform. This platform enables businesses to accept payments globally in multiple currencies, manage expenses, and issue virtual cards, thereby streamlining financial operations and enhancing payment success rates. Mamo's diverse customer base includes a variety of sectors, such as B2B services, healthcare, tourism, and retail, making it a crucial partner for businesses looking to optimize their financial processes.

Volt Lines

Series A in 2019
Volt Lines is a transportation service provider based in Istanbul, Turkey, that offers subscription-based micro-transit solutions. Founded in 2017, the company operates an online platform and a mobile application that enables users to book seats on smartly routed mini-buses for their daily commutes. Volt Lines specifically caters to corporate clients, providing an alternative to public transportation and ride-hailing services. By focusing on shorter journeys and optimizing routes, the company enhances efficiency for employees, passengers, and drivers alike. Its innovative approach aims to alleviate the challenges of commuting in urban environments while delivering a reliable transportation option for businesses.

QiDZ

Seed Round in 2019
QiDZ LLC is a mobile application developer based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, established in 2017. The company offers a platform that connects parents with a variety of entertainment, educational, and after-school vendors. Through its application, users can discover and book fun and educational activities, deals, and dining options tailored for families. This service allows parents to efficiently find and plan engaging experiences for their children, while also providing vendors with a targeted audience to promote their offerings. The platform serves as a comprehensive resource for families seeking enjoyable and enriching activities for kids of all ages.

Sinc

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Sinc Limited is a software company based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing a human resource management platform designed to optimize the management of a mobile workforce. The software facilitates the recording of timesheets, tracking of staff performance, and safety reporting. Key features include GPS tracking for clocking in and out, creation of shift notes, and summarization of pay periods, along with the ability to gather staff feedback. By streamlining communication and reporting for both field and office personnel, Sinc Limited enhances operational efficiency, providing business owners with essential data that helps increase profitability while significantly reducing administrative tasks and payroll costs.

Money Fellows

Debt Financing in 2019
Money Fellows is a collaborative group lending and savings platform designed to help individuals access interest-free credit and improve their savings outcomes. The platform allows users to form circles with friends and family, enabling them to contribute to a shared fund and take turns withdrawing the total amount. This innovative approach leverages users' social networks to facilitate financial collaboration, making it easier for individuals to achieve their savings goals while providing access to credit without interest. The service is characterized by its simplicity and efficiency, allowing users to validate their circles within minutes.

Clara

Seed Round in 2019
Clara is a developer of a legal operating platform aimed at streamlining the establishment and management of legal structures for startups. The platform automates various repetitive legal tasks, such as drafting agreements and educating founders on essential legal topics. It also assists in creating cap tables and due diligence summaries, while providing data rooms that visually represent a startup's complete legal framework. By consolidating these functions into a single platform, Clara enables clients to execute agreements, manage stakeholders, and make informed decisions more efficiently, allowing founders to focus their limited resources on their teams, products, and customers.

Tara AI

Series A in 2019
Tara AI is a San Jose, California-based company founded in 2016, specializing in a platform that connects projects with freelance programmers. The company focuses on simplifying software for product development, addressing the complexities that modern, cross-functional teams face. By designing intuitive and efficient tools, Tara AI aims to enhance collaboration and productivity among engineers and teams, enabling them to meet planned releases with greater predictability. The platform was launched in public beta in April 2020 and has since assisted thousands of users in streamlining their development processes.

paymennt.com

Seed Round in 2019
Paymennt is a mobile-first payments platform designed to facilitate online and in-person transactions for businesses, particularly micro and small enterprises. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with an additional office in Amman, Jordan, the company specializes in providing a simple and efficient payment solution. Paymennt enables users to accept payments through various methods, including payment links, thereby streamlining the payment process and enhancing the overall customer experience. The company also focuses on integrating loyalty and reward points into its payment systems, allowing users to redeem and spend their points seamlessly.

paymennt.com

Seed Round in 2019
Paymennt is a mobile-first payments platform designed to facilitate online and in-person transactions for businesses, particularly micro and small enterprises. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with an additional office in Amman, Jordan, the company specializes in providing a simple and efficient payment solution. Paymennt enables users to accept payments through various methods, including payment links, thereby streamlining the payment process and enhancing the overall customer experience. The company also focuses on integrating loyalty and reward points into its payment systems, allowing users to redeem and spend their points seamlessly.

MUNCH:ON

Series A in 2019
MUNCH:ON is a food tech startup that has cracked the subscription space in the UAE & KSA, focusing on offering meals from the best restaurants at a significant discount and with free delivery. The company has invested heavily in its scheduling, bundling and order prediction software which has enabled it to achieve massive cost savings for its restaurant partners that they then pass on to their users, often offering up to a 55% discount vs. restaurants' regular price. Whether it's employees ordering from their company's curated menu or users ordering for their families at home, the platform takes the usual hassle and cost out of food delivery in a financially (and environmentally) sustainable manner for all stakeholders

GetJenny

Seed Round in 2019
GetJenny is a developer of a conversational AI platform designed to enhance customer service operations. By providing a user-friendly web application, the company enables nontechnical users to create and deploy chatbots for live chat interactions efficiently. GetJenny's technology incorporates a custom natural language processing engine that automates routine conversations, allowing customer service representatives to concentrate on more complex tasks that require human insight and expertise. The platform aims to simplify customer experience strategies, enabling businesses to effectively manage communications across various channels without needing programming skills. Through its innovative approach, GetJenny seeks to transform how companies handle customer inquiries, enhancing overall service efficiency.

Krowd

Seed Round in 2019
Krowd Limited is a London-based company established in 2016 that specializes in developing a customer acquisition platform aimed at enhancing the relationship between retailers and cardholders. The company offers a Customer Acquisition Marketplace, which enables retailers to bid in real-time for cardholders, ensuring the sourcing of high-quality, behavior-changing offers. By integrating transaction data with information from third-party sources, Krowd provides both small and large merchants with hyper-personalized offers. Its platform employs artificial intelligence to facilitate a bidding marketplace that not only aids retailers in boosting customer acquisition and retention but also helps credit card issuers increase usage.

Wimo App

Seed Round in 2019
Wimo App operates a logistics platform designed to enhance last-mile delivery services for various industries, including eCommerce, courier services, banking, and real estate. The platform offers a range of solutions, such as local parcel delivery, cross-border logistics, and shipping analytics. By providing tools for price comparison among different courier and shipping providers, Wimo App enables businesses to optimize their delivery operations in a cost-effective manner. The company prioritizes customer experience, ensuring that the delivery process is simple and user-friendly, thus meeting the expectations of both businesses and their clients.

Volt Lines

Seed Round in 2018
Volt Lines is a transportation service provider based in Istanbul, Turkey, that offers subscription-based micro-transit solutions. Founded in 2017, the company operates an online platform and a mobile application that enables users to book seats on smartly routed mini-buses for their daily commutes. Volt Lines specifically caters to corporate clients, providing an alternative to public transportation and ride-hailing services. By focusing on shorter journeys and optimizing routes, the company enhances efficiency for employees, passengers, and drivers alike. Its innovative approach aims to alleviate the challenges of commuting in urban environments while delivering a reliable transportation option for businesses.

Shortpoint

Seed Round in 2018
ShortPoint is a software company that specializes in simplifying the creation and management of intranet systems without the need for coding. The platform allows users, particularly department managers, to design corporate intranets by leveraging existing content systems such as Office 365, SharePoint, and SAP Cloud Portal. By providing intuitive tools for web design and user experience, ShortPoint enhances collaboration and productivity within organizations. The company's mission is to democratize enterprise web software, making it accessible and user-friendly for a wide range of consumers, not just large corporations. With its advanced web browser technology, ShortPoint enables businesses to create visually appealing and functional intranet pages that work seamlessly across devices.

CarSwitch

Seed Round in 2018
CarSwitch is an online marketplace dedicated to transforming the regional used car market, which is valued at over $20 billion. It aims to simplify the complex and often frustrating process of buying and selling used cars. The company employs certified specialists and advanced technology to inspect, certify, and warranty vehicles, ensuring transparency and trust in every transaction. CarSwitch manages various aspects of the sales process, including advertising, handling inquiries, filtering potential buyers, and assisting with test drives and paperwork. By providing these comprehensive services, CarSwitch enables users to buy and sell used cars with ease, while also offering additional services like insurance and financing.

ThinkSono

Pre Seed Round in 2018
ThinkSono Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in the development of software for diagnosing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) at the point of care. Founded in 2016, the firm has created an innovative automatic diagnostic system that leverages deep learning technologies to guide healthcare professionals in using a portable scanner. This system instructs users on where to place the probe on the skin to capture ultrasound images, facilitating rapid diagnosis. By enabling healthcare providers to assess DVT within ten minutes, ThinkSono aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline the diagnostic process in various medical settings.

Money Fellows

Seed Round in 2018
Money Fellows is a collaborative group lending and savings platform designed to help individuals access interest-free credit and improve their savings outcomes. The platform allows users to form circles with friends and family, enabling them to contribute to a shared fund and take turns withdrawing the total amount. This innovative approach leverages users' social networks to facilitate financial collaboration, making it easier for individuals to achieve their savings goals while providing access to credit without interest. The service is characterized by its simplicity and efficiency, allowing users to validate their circles within minutes.

Tara AI

Seed Round in 2018
Tara AI is a San Jose, California-based company founded in 2016, specializing in a platform that connects projects with freelance programmers. The company focuses on simplifying software for product development, addressing the complexities that modern, cross-functional teams face. By designing intuitive and efficient tools, Tara AI aims to enhance collaboration and productivity among engineers and teams, enabling them to meet planned releases with greater predictability. The platform was launched in public beta in April 2020 and has since assisted thousands of users in streamlining their development processes.

Zbooni

Seed Round in 2017
Zbooni is a Dubai-based company that develops a social commerce application designed to empower merchants by providing a free e-commerce store and facilitating sales through popular messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram direct messaging. The platform enables merchants to easily engage with customers in a more personal and direct manner, simplifying the transaction process by allowing the creation of invoices and orders directly within the messaging apps that users already utilize. By streamlining social interactions, Zbooni enhances the purchasing experience for consumers while helping merchants improve their sales figures and overall business efficiency. With its focus on social commerce, Zbooni positions itself as a comprehensive solution for businesses looking to thrive in the digital marketplace.

Loyyal

Seed Round in 2016
Loyyal Corporation is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing a loyalty and rewards platform utilizing blockchain and smart contract technology. Founded in 2014, the company aims to enhance customer retention and profitability through innovative infrastructure solutions that promote interoperability within the fragmented loyalty industry. Loyyal's platform features dynamic interoperability, scalability, real-time value transfers, and enhanced security for records. Additionally, it offers programmable rewards and improved liability management options, allowing clients to tailor the loyalty experience to meet the unique needs of their customers. Formerly known as Ribbit.me! USA Inc., the company rebranded to Loyyal Corporation in April 2016 to better reflect its focus on revolutionizing loyalty programs.

MUNCH:ON

Seed Round in 2016
MUNCH:ON is a food tech startup that has cracked the subscription space in the UAE & KSA, focusing on offering meals from the best restaurants at a significant discount and with free delivery. The company has invested heavily in its scheduling, bundling and order prediction software which has enabled it to achieve massive cost savings for its restaurant partners that they then pass on to their users, often offering up to a 55% discount vs. restaurants' regular price. Whether it's employees ordering from their company's curated menu or users ordering for their families at home, the platform takes the usual hassle and cost out of food delivery in a financially (and environmentally) sustainable manner for all stakeholders

Visage

Angel Round in 2016
Visage Inc, established in 2014 and based in San Francisco, operates visage.jobs, a unique hiring platform. It leverages AI and crowdsourcing to help employers find and engage underrepresented talent. The platform allows for candidate profile sourcing, uploading, and submission, streamlining the recruitment process, and integrating with top Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for efficiency.

Visage

Seed Round in 2016
Visage Inc, established in 2014 and based in San Francisco, operates visage.jobs, a unique hiring platform. It leverages AI and crowdsourcing to help employers find and engage underrepresented talent. The platform allows for candidate profile sourcing, uploading, and submission, streamlining the recruitment process, and integrating with top Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for efficiency.

Wrappup

Seed Round in 2016
Wrappup uses AI to auto-summarize your meetings, declaring war on pens everywhere! The platform uses a combination Speech Analysis, NLP, and Deep Learning models to identify important moments in discussion. Just invite lucy@wrappup.ai to your next call, and she’ll listen for keywords like “follow-up” or “next steps” to generate all the action items for you. Users can train the system with their own set of keyword triggers and vocabulary, making Lucy smarter and smarter as she grows!
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