- What
- From $100,000, with larger syndicates also led by the network.
- Who
- Full-time, incorporated founders with a working demo; ideas not funded unless referred.
- From abroad
- Open to companies from outside the UAE All programmes open to founders from abroad →
- Timeline
- Monthly pitch nights; selected founders get an answer within 24 hours ↗As published by the programme itself
Checked · October 2026 · angelspark.net · How we check ↗
In detail
AngelSpark is an angel network in the UAE. Angel network drawing members from the UAE's executive, founder and investor communities. Hears 3–4 pitches a month out of hundreds of applications on a rolling basis and tells founders within 24 hours of the pitch whether it will invest. Its site says it invests from $100K “without restrictions on stage or geography”.
- Amount
- From $100,000 — also leads larger syndicates
- Terms
- Yes — equity
- Eligibility
- Full-time commitment
- company incorporated
- working demo
- does not fund ideas unless referred by a member
- no “vice” businesses
- Benefits
- Monthly pitch events
- decision within 24 hours after pitching the Investment Committee
- member sponsorship route
- Status
- Active — rolling applications
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what AngelSpark publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“AngelSpark is a community of builders, investors, executives, and other good humans supporting founders around the world.”
“We invest from $100K and lead larger syndicates in exceptional founders at the earliest stages”
“receive an answer within 24 hours”
“🪽⚡️AngelSpark has members from UAE’s diverse executive, founder, and investor communities”
“Please bear in mind that we can only hear 3-4 pitches per month out of hundreds of applications.”
“You will have an opportunity to pitch your company, answer questions from our community, and hear whether we will be investing in your startup within 24 hours.”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
Compare angel networks in the UAE
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| AngelSparkFrom $100,000, with larger syndicates also led by the network. | from $100,000 | Equity | Active |
| Dubai Angel Investors (DAI)$100,000–$250,000 per company; up to $2,000,000 per round with member co-investment. | up to $2,000,000 | Equity | Active |
| Keiretsu Forum MENAAngel investment. | not published | Equity | Active |
| SandStorm VCDubai-founded angel syndicate investing $50K–$500K from first ticket to Series A. | $50K–$500K | Equity or convertible loan, $50K–$500K | Active |
| Sharjah Business Angels Network (SBAN)Sharjah angel-investor network of SRTIP; funds early-stage startups. | not published | Equity | Active |
| ConsultantsInvestAngel equity investment. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Emirates Angel Investors AssociationAngel association; its members invest, the association does not. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Falcon ValleyAngel equity investment. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Spade VenturesSyndicated angel tickets of $500,000–$2,000,000 via SPV. | $500,000–$2,000,000 | Equity | Active |
No programmes match these filters.
Highest amount in each programme’s own “What” line. Other currencies converted for sorting only (Gulf pegs; KWD, EUR, GBP approximate).
Questions founders ask
What does AngelSpark offer?
From $100,000, with larger syndicates also led by the network.
Does AngelSpark take equity?
Equity.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Open to companies from outside the UAE.
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · angelspark.net · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/angelspark · Checked October 2026