Qatar’s $1.4B+ VC Firepower: The New Heavyweight in GCC Venture Capital

Don't let size fool you—Qatar is quietly becoming one of the most influential VC hubs in the region.

With over $1B already committed at Web Summit Qatar, the country is doubling down on innovation, digital transformation, and homegrown scale-ups.

Here's a powerful list of 30+ active VCs, corporate funds, and innovation arms based in Qatar that are shaping the future:
• Qatar Investment Authority (QIA)
• Qatar Development Bank (QDB)
• Doha Tech Angels LLC
• QSTP Investment Fund
• Qatar Foundation Ventures
• Qatar Free Zones Authority
• MEEZA QSTP Investments
• Oryx Fund (500 Global x QDB)
• CyberQure by QIC Digital Venture Partners
• Snoonu Ventures
• QInvest LLC Ventures
• Masraf Alrayan Qatar Ventures
• QNB Group Capital
• KAHRAMAA Innovation Ventures
• Ras Malaz Capital
• Aspire Zone Investments
• Es'hailSat Ventures
• Qatar SportsTech VC arm
• Sidra Medicine Ventures
• Al Jazeera Innovation Fund
• Qetaifan Projects Ventures
• Baladna Food Industries Ventures
• QTerminals Innovation Fund
• Gulf Bridge International Ventures
• Estithmar Holding
• Al Faisal Holding Innovation Fund
• QLife Pharma Ventures
• Golden Gate Ventures
• Nama Ventures
• Hope Ventures
• COTU Ventures
• Outliers Venture Capital

Qatar's message is clear: Back local founders. Go global.

If you're building in the GCC, keep an eye on Doha.

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