- What
- Catalyst co-investment plus a global mentor network.
- Who
- Scale-ups with product-market fit; main operations or HQ in an Endeavor market.
- From abroad
- Open to companies from abroad — Main operations or HQ must be based in an Endeavor market; Diaspora members of an Endeavor market are also invited to connect All programmes open to founders from abroad →
- Backed by
- Saudi Venture Capital (SVC)
- Latest
- Last cohort Sep 2026 — Global selection panel names 18 new Endeavor Entrepreneurs (Montreal)Newest dated item on its own site · checked Oct 2026
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In detail
Endeavor MENA + Catalyst is a founder community + co-investment fund in the UAE. Global community of high-impact entrepreneurs with a UAE office. Endeavor Catalyst — its rules-based co-investment fund, set up to invest exclusively in Endeavor Entrepreneur-led companies — has $850M+ AUM, including the $320M Fund V, and 435+ investments in 40+ markets.
- Amount
- Catalyst co-investment + global mentor network
- Focus
- Scale-up entrepreneurs — co-invests passively in qualified rounds
- Portfolio
- Endeavor Catalyst: 83 portfolio companies valued $1B+
- Status
- Active
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what Endeavor MENA + Catalyst publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“Operations: Your main operations or HQ are based out of an Endeavor market. If you are a member of the diaspora of an Endeavor market, we’d still love to connect!”
“As the Network of Trust of, by, and for high-impact entrepreneurs, we advance global entrepreneurship by selecting, mentoring, and investing in top founders worldwide.”
“Which Endeavor office would you like to apply through? […] UAE”
“Endeavor Catalyst is the rules-based, co-investment fund of Endeavor, set up to invest exclusively in Endeavor Entrepreneur-led companies and to sustain Endeavor’s long-term operations in a mission-aligned way.”
“Once an Endeavor Entrepreneur is selected, they gain access to a dedicated and vibrant global network of peer and expert support that transcends borders, helping them reach scale, and multiplying their impact in their local ecosystems and beyond.”
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Compare support programmes in the UAE
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor MENA + CatalystCatalyst co-investment plus a global mentor network. | not published | Not published | Active |
| Dtec (Dubai Silicon Oasis)One-stop free zone setup plus access to Oraseya Capital and accelerators. | not published | SAFE | Closed |
| AstroLabsUAE/Saudi setup, licensing and coworking services; no direct funding. | not published | Service-based; cost not published | Active |
| VentureOneGovernment-backed venture building. | not published | Not published | 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 Endeavor MENA + Catalyst offer?
Catalyst co-investment plus a global mentor network.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Open to companies from abroad — Main operations or HQ must be based in an Endeavor market; Diaspora members of an Endeavor market are also invited to connect.
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · uae.endeavor.org · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/showcase/endeavor-catalyst