- What
- Angel investment.
- Who
- Sector agnostic.
- Cost
- Equity
- From abroad
- Open to companies from outside the UAE All programmes open to founders from abroad →
- Status
- Active
Checked · September 2026 · keiretsumena.com · How we check ↗
In detail
Keiretsu Forum MENA is an angel network — chapter of a global network in the UAE. MENA chapter of the global Keiretsu Forum angel network, with locations in Dubai and Manama. IMPORTANT: its own funding page states that an administration fee is payable by the startup after the initial screening — check the terms before applying. The often-quoted "3,000+ members across 26 countries" is the figure for the worldwide network, not for MENA.
- Amount
- Not published
- Terms
- Yes — angel equity
- Eligibility
- Sector agnostic
- Sectors
- Sector agnostic
- Benefits
- Access to a worldwide angel network · chapters across MENA
- Status
- Active — fee payable by startups after initial screening
What the source says
“Our objective is to connect local and international angel investors to local start-ups – as well as international start-ups, and to benefit from the business-friendly infrastructure provided by the governments in MENA.”
“The MENA chapter of the world's largest private investment network”
“Dubai headquarters: 'Meydan Grandstand, 6th Floor, Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai, UAE'; Bahrain/KSA office: 'The Collective Hub Bahrain Bay, Sea Front, South Wharf, Manama, Bahrain'”
“If it is determined it meets the expectations of our investors, then the start-up is invited to present directly to our Investors. An administration fee is payable to cover part of the logistics for the event and a Terms agreement is signed before the presentation.”
“3000+ members in 60 Chapters and 26 countries across 5 continents”
“a worldwide network of accredited investors and entrepreneurs focused on angel investing”
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Sources
Primary source · keiretsumena.com · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/keiretsufourm-mena · Checked September 2026