Emirates Development Bank
Overview
Emirates Development Bank is a government-owned financial institution that provides financing to startups, SMEs, and large corporates to support the United Arab Emirates' economic development and industrial transformation, focusing on sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, food security, advanced technology, and renewables.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalebi | Sep 2022 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Razrlab | Nov 2019 | Seed | Lead |
| Lamsa | Apr 2018 | Debt | Co-investor |
| Smart Bricks | Jan 2025 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Nadeera | Jun 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Emirates Development Bank based?
Emirates Development Bank is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
When was Emirates Development Bank founded?
Emirates Development Bank was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does Emirates Development Bank have?
Emirates Development Bank has 16 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Emirates Development Bank's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Jalebi, Razrlab, Lamsa, Smart Bricks, Nadeera.
What was Emirates Development Bank's most recent investment shown here?
Emirates Development Bank's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Smart Bricks in 2025.
What sectors does Emirates Development Bank focus on?
Emirates Development Bank focuses on Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Emirates Development Bank focus on?
Emirates Development Bank typically invests at the Early stage.