Dubai Future District Fund

What is Dubai Future District Fund?

Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) operates as a venture capital fund with a focus on nurturing the ecosystem for startups and entrepreneurs, aiming at economic growth and development in Dubai and beyond. With an investment range from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $5,000,000, they target a 'sweet spot' investment size of around $1,500,000.

DFDF specializes in pre-seed and seed investing, primarily in industries such as Software (including Web Marketplaces, SaaS), Business Solutions, FinTech & Financial Services, Retail & E-commerce, CleanTech, A.I. & Big Data, Blockchain & Cryptos, Advertising, Analytics, DeepTech, Consumer sectors, and Women-focused initiatives.

They strongly believe that in their business, people are everything, a philosophy that guides their operations and investment strategy.

Their team consists of professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise, which includes Nader Al Bastaki as Managing Director, Mahmoud Ward as Director of Investments and Ecosystem Development, Tiffany Bain as Principal of Portfolio Development, and others fulfilling roles in strategy, operations, and legal matters.

The fund operates from Dubai, UAE, and seeks to be an integral part of Dubai's vision of becoming a future economic powerhouse with innovative and forward-looking ventures. By investing in cutting-edge technologies and sustainable business models, DFDF aims to contribute to the evolution of various sectors, driving progress and knowledge-based economies.