Looking for funding in UAE? Keep it in the family!

R Philip • April 3, 2025

Family Offices are private wealth management advisory firms.

Typically serving ultra-high-net-worth investors managing assets exceeding $100 million.

🔍 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀:

- Blend between VC (need aggressive growth) and angel investor (more patient capital) traits
- Larger funding capacity compared to angels but less restrictive than institutional investors
- Highly mission-driven, often with deep industry focus. They might get you introduced to their business contacts (sales!)

⚠️ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀:

- Might not adequately prepare startups for future large institutional funding rounds
- Limited additional value beyond capital and industry-specific networking
- Often lack structured processes, with time delays in funding and lack of clarity in the stage of the investment

💡 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿:

Founders seeking angel investor-like flexibility with the added benefit of accessing larger investment sums.

Have you considered Family Offices in your fundraising strategy? There are quite a few in the UAE and wider MENA region.

What's been your experience?

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