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Dubai International Financial Centre

Dubai International Financial Centre

Dubaidifc.ae

Overview

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a leading global financial centre and special economic zone in Dubai, serving as a hub for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region. It facilitates trade and investment flows by providing a platform with its own legal system based on common law and an independent regulator. Through initiatives like the DIFC FinTech Fund, it also invests in growth-stage fintech companies.

Year Founded

2004

Portfolio Companies

8

Website

difc.ae

Investments

Dubai International Financial Centre investments
CompanyDateStageLead
NOW MoneyMar 2021Series ACo-investor
TarabutNov 2021VC Round-
RainJan 2021Series ACo-investor
RiseMar 2020SeedCo-investor
ClaraApr 2022SeedCo-investor
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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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2022
2023
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2026

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FAQ

Where is Dubai International Financial Centre based?

Dubai International Financial Centre is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

When was Dubai International Financial Centre founded?

Dubai International Financial Centre was founded in 2004.

How many portfolio companies does Dubai International Financial Centre have?

Dubai International Financial Centre has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Dubai International Financial Centre's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include NOW Money, Tarabut, Rain, Rise, Clara.

What was Dubai International Financial Centre's most recent investment shown here?

Dubai International Financial Centre's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Clara in 2022.

What sectors does Dubai International Financial Centre focus on?

Dubai International Financial Centre focuses on FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does Dubai International Financial Centre focus on?

Dubai International Financial Centre typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersDubai
Year Founded2004

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