- What
- Early-stage VC; $125M fund run from DIFC for AI, IoT and emerging-tech startups.
- Who
- Founders of scalable AI and IoT platforms; Dubai hub for Africa, South Asia, Eastern Europe.
Checked · October 2026 · raivencapital.com · How we check ↗
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Raiven Capital is a venture capital — early stage in the UAE. Early-stage venture firm investing in highly scalable digital platforms that use AI, IoT and other new technologies. Its second fund, a $125M global technology fund (2025), is run from the Innovation Hub at DIFC in Dubai and connects African, South Asian and Eastern European entrepreneurs; Raiven Capital (DIFC) Limited is regulated by the DFSA.
- Amount
- Fund B: $125M global technology fund (2025) · ticket size not published
- Eligibility
- Founders building scalable AI, IoT and emerging-tech platforms
- Sectors
- Finance
- smart manufacturing
- mobility
- telecom
- cybersecurity
- health
- energy
- sustainability
- Benefits
- Bespoke mentorship
- strategic guidance
- investor and industry network
- Portfolio
- Vertical Harvest
- Trilio
- Wayout
- Elevated Signals
- Pratexo
- Scopio
- Status
- Active — no application form (checked October 2026)
What the source says
“Empowering Industries with AI, IoT and 6G with our second, $125M fund we’re making significant impact in Dubai’s thriving tech ecosystem. Located in the Innovation Hub at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).”
“Global Technology Fund $125 M Early Stage | 2025”
“Our focus is on early-stage companies that harness AI and IoT and other new technologies to solve the world’s most critical challenges.”
“Raiven’s new hub in Dubai connects African, South Asian, and Eastern European entrepreneurs that leverage our global network for scale and returns.”
“We invest in highly scalable digital platforms across finance, the 5th industrial revolution (smart manufacturing, mobility, high-bandwidth telecom), cybersecurity, health, energy and sustainability (food, water, climate-tech)”
“Our hands-on approach is tailored to unique needs of each startup, providing Bespoke Mentorship, Strategic Guidance, and Access to robust networks of industry leaders and investors.”
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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 Raiven Capital offer?
Early-stage VC; $125M fund run from DIFC for AI, IoT and emerging-tech startups.
Does Raiven Capital take equity?
Equity.
How do I apply?
No application form is published. Its website is the way in.
Sources
Primary source · raivencapital.com · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/raivencapital · Checked October 2026