- What
- Sharjah angel-investor network of SRTIP; funds early-stage startups.
- Who
- Early-stage startups, local and international, idea stage to revenue.
- From abroad
- Open to companies from outside the UAE All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Checked · October 2026 · srtip.ae/sharjah-business-angels-network · How we check ↗
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Sharjah Business Angels Network (SBAN) is an angel-investor network (SRTIP) in the UAE. Angel-investor network of the Sharjah Research, Technology & Innovation Park (SRTIP, next to University City, Sharjah). It brings together a growing community of investors focused on supporting early-stage startups and gives them a curated pipeline of vetted local and international startups seeking early-stage funding; startups reach SRTIP through the 'Launch Your Startup' enquiry on the page. Ticket sizes are not published.
- Amount
- Ticket size not published
- Eligibility
- Early-stage startups, local and international — idea stage to revenue-generating
- Benefits
- Introductions to Sharjah’s early-stage investor community · mentorship, funding and infrastructure at SPark
- Status
- Active — investor network; latest published meetup notice 'Fall 2025' (checked October 2026)
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what Sharjah Business Angels Network (SBAN) publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“Access a curated pipeline of vetted local and international startups seeking early-stage funding and strategic guidance within the MENA region.”
“The Sharjah Business Angels Network is an initiative by the Sharjah Research, Technology & Innovation Park (SRTIP) that brings together a growing community of investors focused on supporting early-stage startups and bold new ideas.”
“A dynamic network of investors supporting early-stage startups in high-growth industries through mentorship and capital funding”
“Connect with our experts to fast-track your startup with mentorship, funding, and top-tier infrastructure at SPark.”
“Next meetup in Fall 2025”
“The network fosters entrepreneurship, advances technological innovation, and contributes to job creation and economic growth in Sharjah and beyond.”
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| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah Business Angels Network (SBAN)Sharjah angel-investor network of SRTIP; funds early-stage startups. | not published | Equity | Active |
| 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 |
| ConsultantsInvestAngel equity investment. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Emirates Angel Investors AssociationAngel equity investment. | 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 |
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 Sharjah Business Angels Network (SBAN) offer?
Sharjah angel-investor network of SRTIP; funds early-stage startups.
Does Sharjah Business Angels Network (SBAN) take equity?
Equity — angel stake.
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 · srtip.ae/sharjah-business-angels-network · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/srtipark · Checked October 2026