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Seven Dubai startups pitch to Oraseya Capital's USD 136m fund
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy arranged access to Oraseya's technology fund and SANDBOX Investment Program for early-stage companies.
Seven Dubai-based technology startups presented business models and growth plans to Oraseya Capital's investment team through a pitching session arranged by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy. The session provided direct access to Oraseya Capital's USD 136.14 million technology fund and its SANDBOX Investment Program, which offers investments from USD 150,000 to USD 3 million alongside mentorship and investment readiness support.
Participating companies and technology focus#
The seven startups were Arakan, Duno, YOUNEA, Riayatech, Avelin, SENSI and Cogniver. Arakan provides digital tools for compliance and corporate requirements. Duno develops operational intelligence technology for lender assessment of SMEs. YOUNEA builds branded AI agents that businesses can deploy across WhatsApp, voice and chat channels. Riayatech develops HealthTech solutions addressing patient journeys and the operational side of healthcare delivery. Avelin delivers sovereign AI with deployment options including cloud infrastructure, on-premises installation and air-gapped environments. SENSI works on digital scent technology and sensory applications under an Internet of Fragrances framework. Cogniver deploys autonomous AI agents that automate business processes and organizational workflows.
Investment program structure and terms#
Oraseya Capital manages an AED 500 million fund targeting technology startups from pre-seed through Series B. The SANDBOX Investment Program offers potential investments ranging from approximately AED 550,000 to AED 11 million. The program combines capital access with mentorship, investment readiness support and access to a broader startup ecosystem. After presenting, the startups were given feedback covering what Oraseya Capital requires at subsequent evaluation stages. Multiple companies moved forward to the next phase of assessment.
Funding pathway mechanics#
The session created a direct route for early-stage technology companies to engage with an investor and understand requirements to progress toward potential funding. The process combines investor access with feedback, mentorship and support designed to help companies prepare for growth. The initiative widens the available channels for Dubai technology startups pursuing capital and expertise as they build out their operations and pursue market entry. The outcome will depend on how many of the seven startups complete Oraseya Capital's evaluation process and secure investment through the SANDBOX program.
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