What is the primary goal of the collaboration between Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and Oraseya Capital?

The primary goal is to enhance funding and growth opportunities for technology startups by connecting them directly with potential investors and providing access to capital and expertise.

Which entity is Oraseya Capital affiliated with?

Oraseya Capital is the investment arm of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ).

What is the total size of Oraseya Capital's investment fund for technology startups?

Oraseya Capital manages an investment fund of AED 500 million dedicated to technology startups.

What is the range of potential investment offered through the SANDBOX Investment Program?

The SANDBOX Investment Program offers potential investments to founders ranging from AED 550,000 to approximately AED 11 million.

Can you name some of the digital startups that participated in the pitching session?

Participating startups included Arakan (digital compliance), Duno (SME operational intelligence), YOUNEA (AI agents), Riayatech (HealthTech), Avelin (sovereign AI), SENSI (fragrance-technology), and Cogniver (AI-native enterprise platform).

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Investment·20 September 2026

Dubai Chambers and Oraseya Capital Boost Funding for 7 Digital Startups

The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has partnered with Oraseya Capital to facilitate funding and growth opportunities for seven technology startups through a dedicated pitching session.

The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, operating under Dubai Chambers, recently collaborated with Oraseya Capital, the investment arm of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), to host a pitching session aimed at connecting technology startups with potential investors.

Seven digital startups participated, presenting their innovative solutions across various sectors of the digital economy. Following the session, several companies advanced to the next stage of Oraseya Capital's evaluation process, potentially gaining access to the SANDBOX Investment Program.

Participating Startups

The startups involved cover diverse areas, including:

Arakan: A UAE-based technology platform providing digital solutions for business compliance and operational processes.
Duno: An operational intelligence platform assisting lenders in evaluating Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
YOUNEA: An AI platform enabling businesses to deploy branded AI agents for communication channels like voice, chat, and WhatsApp.
Riayatech: A UAE HealthTech company developing digital solutions to enhance healthcare operations and patient experiences.
Avelin: A sovereign AI platform offering frontier-class AI deployment through cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped methods.
SENSI: A fragrance-technology startup focusing on digital scent and sensory solutions under the concept of the "Internet of Fragrances."
Cogniver: An AI-native enterprise platform utilising autonomous AI agents to automate organisational workflows and business processes.

Investment Opportunities

Oraseya Capital manages an AED 500 million investment fund specifically for technology startups, covering stages from pre-seed to Series B. Through its SANDBOX Investment Program, the company offers founders potential investment opportunities ranging from AED 550,000 to approximately AED 11 million. Beyond capital, the program also provides mentorship, guidance, investment-readiness support, and access to a broader startup ecosystem.

Saeed Al Gergawi, Vice President of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, highlighted the initiative's role in creating practical pathways for startups to connect with investors and secure capital and expertise for growth. Julien Plouzeau, Senior Partner at Oraseya Capital, emphasised that funding combined with expertise and ecosystem access maximises impact, supporting the startups' expansion from Dubai.

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What is the primary goal of the collaboration between Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and Oraseya Capital?: The primary goal is to enhance funding and growth opportunities for technology startups by connecting them directly with potential investors and providing access to capital and expertise.
Which entity is Oraseya Capital affiliated with?: Oraseya Capital is the investment arm of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ).
What is the total size of Oraseya Capital's investment fund for technology startups?: Oraseya Capital manages an investment fund of AED 500 million dedicated to technology startups.
What is the range of potential investment offered through the SANDBOX Investment Program?: The SANDBOX Investment Program offers potential investments to founders ranging from AED 550,000 to approximately AED 11 million.
Can you name some of the digital startups that participated in the pitching session?: Participating startups included Arakan (digital compliance), Duno (SME operational intelligence), YOUNEA (AI agents), Riayatech (HealthTech), Avelin (sovereign AI), SENSI (fragrance-technology), and Cogniver (AI-native enterprise platform).

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