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The UAE’s startup funding is expected to reach an all-time high this year as projections for 2025 hover above $2 billion, while the funding goals for the 2023 level are tripled. This increase is attributed to increased investor confidence, stabilization of markets and increased potential of the region to become an innovation hub and destination for entrepreneurship.
Predicted high-growth sectors namely involve artificial intelligence, fintech, climate technology, and heathcare technology with specialised emphasis put on generative AI technology as a universally applicable advancement expected to transform most industries. Sources including Deepak Ahuja, CEO and Co-founder of iAccel Gulf Business Incubator (iAccel GBI) expect that by 2025 there will be revenue based capital, venture debt, and debt funds to compete with traditional hybrid equity funding.
She also mentions shift of focus towards value-based investments and with special emphasis on climate and inclusive solutions orientated ventures. Rather than pursuing growth at any cost, investors are focusing more today on venture are strong and problems they are solving for the region. He posits that, “2025 will be the year of discovery for startups that will innovate around regional relevance, financial sustainability, and societal relevance.”
Sustainable growth has encouraged numerous entrants from more than 70 countries using the best infrastructure, liberal investor policies, and geographical location to European, Asian, and African markets. Ahuja also notes that the UAE is not just a fund destination but also an ideal place to pursue further growth for startups with concentrated on AI, environment, and financial technologies.
For the UAE to become a global hub for starting a business , government-supported policies & regulations have supported the country’s growth.
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