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Keiretsu Forum MENA

MENA chapter of the global Keiretsu Forum angel network, with locations in Dubai and Manama.

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.”

keiretsumena.com · seen September 2026

“The MENA chapter of the world's largest private investment network”

keiretsumena.com · seen September 2026

“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'”

keiretsumena.com/contacts · seen September 2026

“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”

keiretsumena.com/about-us · seen September 2026

“a worldwide network of accredited investors and entrepreneurs focused on angel investing”

keiretsumena.com/about-us · seen September 2026

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Sources

Primary source · keiretsumena.com · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/keiretsufourm-mena · Checked September 2026

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