Oraseya Capital

What Oraseya Capital does

Oraseya Capital is the venture capital fund of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), launched in November 2023 with AED 500 million (approximately USD 136 million) in committed capital. The firm invests in early-stage technology startups from pre-Seed through Series B, with a UAE-centric mandate that supports founders with an existing tie to Dubai and the broader UAE. Beyond direct investments, Oraseya operates SANDBOX, a 5-month accelerator program offering a USD 150,000 (AED 570,000) investment, investor-readiness training, mentorship, and commercial exposure to pre-Seed and Seed stage technology entrepreneurs, receiving over 1,500 applications per cohort.

The firm's core offerings are: (1) venture capital investment services spanning pre-Seed to Series B, and (2) the SANDBOX accelerator program. Oraseya sources deals through direct outreach, SANDBOX applications, and regional network introductions, and has deployed capital across at least 60 portfolio companies spanning fintech, e-commerce, AI, healthtech, foodtech, HR, real estate, construction, and digital media verticals in markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, the UK, and the USA.

Oraseya generates returns through equity stakes in portfolio companies, with exits expected to occur via acquisitions, IPOs, or secondary sales. As a government-backed VC, the fund operates with a strategic mandate to nurture Dubai's innovation ecosystem rather than purely financial objectives, leveraging its parent DIEZ's portfolio of free zones (Dubai Airport Freezone, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai CommerCity) for distribution and regulatory support. The firm has been recognized as the #1 Most Active Investor in the UAE by MAGNiTT for two consecutive years (2024, 2025) and received the 2025 Entrepreneur Middle East Venture Capital Firm of the Year award.

Name

Oraseya Capital

Legal name

Oraseya Capital FZCO

Website

https://www.oraseyacapital.com/

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oraseya Capital is a Dubai-based venture capital fund backed by DIEZ, investing in pre-Seed to Series B technology startups in the UAE and MENA region. It manages AED 500 million in capital and operates the SANDBOX accelerator program for early-stage tech entrepreneurs.

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Product category

Venture Capital

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Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

Keywords

• Venture capital funding
• Startup accelerator program
• Early-stage tech investing
• Pre-seed to series B
• UAE MENA investments

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Venture Capital Returns: Oraseya Capital generates returns through equity stakes in portfolio companies, realizing gains through exits via acquisitions, IPOs, or secondary sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oraseya Capital is the venture capital fund of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), deploying AED 500 million into early-stage technology startups from pre-Seed to Series B with a UAE-centric focus on companies having an existing tie to Dubai and the UAE. In parallel, it operates the SANDBOX accelerator program, a 5-month cohort-based program that invests $150,000 per selected startup and provides investor-readiness training, commercial exposure, growth support, and mentorship from regional operators.

Product overview

Oraseya Capital is a venture capital fund operated by Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) offering two primary offerings: (1) venture capital investment services spanning pre-Seed to Series B funding for technology startups in the UAE and broader MENA region, and (2) the SANDBOX accelerator program, a 5-month intensive startup program providing $150,000 investment, VC access, mentorship, and growth support. The firm focuses on exceptional founders with UAE ties and emphasizes customer validation and active portfolio engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SANDBOX: The landmark startup accelerator program from Oraseya Capital designed for ambitious pre-Seed to Seed stage technology entrepreneurs. Spanning 5 months, it offers $150,000 investment, investor-readiness training, commercial exposure, growth support, and hands-on mentorship.

Products and services

• Venture Capital Investment Services Equity capital investment services providing funding to early-stage technology startups from pre-Seed to Series B stages, with a UAE-centric focus on startups with existing ties to Dubai and the UAE, complemented by strategic guidance, mentorship, and network access.
• SANDBOX Accelerator Program A 5-month startup accelerator program for pre-Seed to Seed stage technology entrepreneurs that provides a $150,000 investment per selected startup alongside investor-readiness training, commercial exposure, growth support, and hands-on mentorship from regional experts.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nuwa Capital: MENA-based early-stage VC that has co-invested with Oraseya in deals like Calo. Directly comparable early-stage UAE/MENA tech thesis and ticket size at Seed/Series A.
• Wamda Capital: Dubai-headquartered MENA-focused venture capital firm investing from Seed to growth across the region. Closest comparable to Oraseya in geography, stage (Seed to Series B), sector breadth, and ecosystem brand — both back UAE-tied founders and operate accelerator-adjacent programs.
• STV (Saudi Technology Ventures): Riyadh-based early-to-growth stage VC investing across MENA, frequently co-invested with Oraseya in the same rounds (e.g., Clarity $12M, Calo $39M). Comparable mandate in deploying institutional capital to tech founders across the region.
• MEVP (Middle East Venture Partners): One of the longest-standing MENA-focused VCs, investing from Seed to Series B in tech startups across the UAE, Saudi, and wider region. Directly comparable multi-stage MENA tech mandate and fund size.
• 500 Global (MENA): Global early-stage VC with deep MENA operations that has co-invested with Oraseya in RemotePass ($17.4M). Comparable in deploying Seed/Series A tickets to MENA tech founders and operating an accelerator-style program.
• Shorooq Partners: Abu Dhabi-based early-stage VC investing across MENA, including UAE tech founders at pre-Seed through Series A. Directly comparable in regional focus, stage, and ticket size.
• Beco Capital: Dubai-based MENA-focused VC investing in tech-enabled businesses from Seed to growth. Comparable regional focus and stage coverage to Oraseya.
• Flat6Labs: MENA-leading early-stage VC and seed accelerator operating across multiple MENA markets. Comparable in running structured accelerator cohorts and seeding pre-Seed/Seed tech startups, with direct relevance to Oraseya's SANDBOX program.
• B&Y Venture Partners: MENA-focused early-stage VC with a UAE presence. Comparable multi-sector tech investing and Seed-to-Series A ticket size in the same regional competitive set.

Broad incumbents

• Sanabil Investments: Saudi Arabia's sovereign-backed investment vehicle that deploys capital into VC funds and direct startups globally with strong MENA exposure. Comparable as a government-backed capital allocator with similar development-orientation to DIEZ/Oraseya, though at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OraseyaCapital
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• Instagraminstagram.com/oraseyacapital

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments86 records

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