Dubai Future District Fund

Dubai Future District Fund is a venture capital firm established in 2021 and located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The firm specializes in investing in new economy companies, particularly within the technology sector, to support the growth and diversification of Dubai's economy. Its primary objective is to enhance startup and venture capital investment, thereby fostering business activity in Dubai and the surrounding region. By focusing on innovative industries, the fund aims to contribute to job creation and the development of essential skills for future generations. Additionally, the Dubai Future District Fund plays a vital role in accelerating initiatives that build ecosystem capacity, further positioning Dubai as a hub for emerging technologies and business opportunities.

Nader AlBastaki

Managing Director

Tiffany Bain

Principal, Portfolio Development

Sharif El-Badawi

CEO

Amer Fatayer

Investment Director

Karim Konsowa

Investment Associate

Dana Labin

Principal

AbdulBasit Qayed

Principal

Sushant Shenoy

Principal

Mahmoud Ward

Principal, Ecosystem Development

Past deals in Gulf Cooperation Council

NymCard

Series B in 2025
NymCard is a payment processing platform founded in 2016, operating from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a focus on enhancing the digital payment landscape in Africa and the Middle East. The company specializes in providing an issuer processor solution that allows banks and financial institutions to offer innovative digital payment products, including plastic, virtual, and tokenized cards. NymCard's advanced infrastructure and user-friendly mobile wallet solutions facilitate quick account setup and immediate access to smart payment cards, promoting efficient and secure online transactions. By leveraging open APIs and mobile SDKs, NymCard aims to address the low penetration of payment cards in these regions, thereby driving greater participation in the digital economy.

Mamo

Seed Round in 2024
Mamo is a fintech startup based in Dubai, UAE, specializing in payment and financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It is the first fintech company licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority to provide money services, enabling it to offer a diverse range of financial services. Mamo's flagship product, Mamo Business, serves as an alternative to traditional business banking, functioning as a financial operating system tailored to the needs of SMEs. The platform incorporates essential components such as payments, spend management, and analytics, facilitating efficient financial operations. Mamo's application allows businesses to accept payments in multiple currencies, issue virtual cards, manage expenses, and integrate with e-commerce platforms. Its customer base includes a variety of sectors, including B2B service providers, tourism, healthcare, wellness, and retail, helping to streamline financial processes and enhance analysis of spending habits.

Holo

Funding Round in 2024
Holo is the Middle East’s first digital property buying platform, transforming the homebuying process with an integrated, end-to-end digital solution. With advanced algorithms, Holo matches customers with the optimal mortgage product tailored to their financial needs and connects them with over 2,500 real estate agents via The Hub. With a user-friendly, 24/7 interface, users can seamlessly apply, upload documents, and track progress on any connected device. Recognized in the 2020 Wamda X cohort, Holo is revolutionizing home financing in the UAE—achieving monthly loan GMV exceeding AED 1 billion.

Wellx

Seed Round in 2023
Wellx is a pioneering wellness-backed InsureTech based in the DIFC Innovation Hub, Dubai, UAE. Founded by Vaibhav Kashyap and Javed Akberali, the company seeks to transform the insurance sector in the Middle East by providing health insurance tailored for individuals, families, corporates, and SMEs. Wellx's innovative approach incentivizes participation in wellness activities, including gym attendance, healthy eating, and mental wellness, while also integrating wearable technology. By employing advanced data analytics, Wellx aims to personalize the wellness experience for its users. As a digital-first brand, Wellx offers a seamless online platform for managing insurance needs, enhancing user engagement and decision-making regarding health and wellness.

Holo

Seed Round in 2023
Holo is the Middle East’s first digital property buying platform, transforming the homebuying process with an integrated, end-to-end digital solution. With advanced algorithms, Holo matches customers with the optimal mortgage product tailored to their financial needs and connects them with over 2,500 real estate agents via The Hub. With a user-friendly, 24/7 interface, users can seamlessly apply, upload documents, and track progress on any connected device. Recognized in the 2020 Wamda X cohort, Holo is revolutionizing home financing in the UAE—achieving monthly loan GMV exceeding AED 1 billion.

VUZ

Series B in 2022
VUZ is a leading immersive social application that allows users to stream and engage with XR and Metaverse digital experiences featuring a high level of realism. The platform connects the physical and virtual worlds, offering the largest premium library of exclusive immersive content, with over 20,000 hours covering entertainment, sports, and various creator segments. VUZ aims to foster global connections by providing authentic immersive experiences, thereby overcoming travel, time, and access constraints for billions of users worldwide. Established in 2017, the company operates offices in Los Angeles, Dubai, and Riyadh, and its application supports live streaming of virtual sports, talk shows, music, and events, enhancing user engagement through immersive technologies.

CozmoX AI (YC W22)

Seed Round in 2022
CozmoX AI is an end-to-end platform for creating and deploying AI voice employees that can truly replace repetitive human roles at enterprise scale. Just as AWS revolutionized cloud computing, we're transforming how businesses build AI workers - complete with natural voice interactions, task automation, and learning capabilities. Our platform enables companies to rapidly deploy AI employees who can handle customer service, sales, administrative tasks, and more, with the ability to speak naturally, understand context, and execute complex workflows. With CozmoX AI, you can build, test, and scale your AI workforce in days instead of months, while maintaining enterprise-grade security and full control over your AI employees' capabilities and learning. We are backed by Y Combinator, Dubai Future District Fund, Goodwater Capital, Rebel Fund and leading global investors.

COTU Ventures

Venture Round in 2022
COTU Ventures is a prominent seed-stage venture firm established in 2020 and located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The firm focuses on partnering with exceptional founders at the early stages of their business journeys, providing support from pre-seed through to Series A and beyond. COTU Ventures aims to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies by facilitating access to essential capital and expertise, helping them achieve product-market fit. With a specific emphasis on the Middle East region, COTU Ventures is dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within this dynamic market.

NymCard

Series A in 2022
NymCard is a payment processing platform founded in 2016, operating from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a focus on enhancing the digital payment landscape in Africa and the Middle East. The company specializes in providing an issuer processor solution that allows banks and financial institutions to offer innovative digital payment products, including plastic, virtual, and tokenized cards. NymCard's advanced infrastructure and user-friendly mobile wallet solutions facilitate quick account setup and immediate access to smart payment cards, promoting efficient and secure online transactions. By leveraging open APIs and mobile SDKs, NymCard aims to address the low penetration of payment cards in these regions, thereby driving greater participation in the digital economy.

Mamo

Series A in 2021
Mamo is a fintech startup based in Dubai, UAE, specializing in payment and financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It is the first fintech company licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority to provide money services, enabling it to offer a diverse range of financial services. Mamo's flagship product, Mamo Business, serves as an alternative to traditional business banking, functioning as a financial operating system tailored to the needs of SMEs. The platform incorporates essential components such as payments, spend management, and analytics, facilitating efficient financial operations. Mamo's application allows businesses to accept payments in multiple currencies, issue virtual cards, manage expenses, and integrate with e-commerce platforms. Its customer base includes a variety of sectors, including B2B service providers, tourism, healthcare, wellness, and retail, helping to streamline financial processes and enhance analysis of spending habits.
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