Abu Dhabi has seen its tech startup ecosystem develop quickly, based on a brand new report.
The World Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) by Startup Genome discovered the worth of the emirate’s ecosystem elevated by 28 % between 2021 and late 2023.
The report analyses knowledge from over 4.5 million corporations globally to rank the highest 40 startup ecosystems worldwide.
“Whether or not it’s digital property, CleanTech, or different fast-growing alternatives, Abu Dhabi must be on the radar of any entrepreneur with outsized international ambitions,” Marc Penzel, Founder and President of Startup Genome mentioned.
It locations Abu Dhabi’s ecosystem between 61st and 70th, leaping 15 spots from the earlier 12 months.
Ecosystem worth, a measure of financial influence, has risen to $4.2 billion. Whole early-stage funding between 2021-2023 reached $284 million while complete enterprise capital funding over 2019-2023 was $1.06 billion.
Abu Dhabi continues to be the fastest-growing rising ecosystem within the Center East and North Africa area. Its efficiency, funding, expertise, information and affordability have been all highlighted.
“Abu Dhabi’s rise as a number one startup ecosystem within the area is a testomony to the alternatives it provides entrepreneurs worldwide. Its beneficial setting creates the funding and business prospects and establishes the inspiration for startups to scale. That is exemplified by means of Hub71 which has seen its startup neighborhood develop over the previous 5 years as extra startups determine Abu Dhabi as a launchpad for his or her international enlargement. Because the Startup Genome report reveals, Hub71 is fulfilling the imaginative and prescient of our management to maximise the potential of disruptive ventures which are reworking society with influence,” Ahmad Ali Alwan, CEO of Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s international tech ecosystem positioned in Masdar Metropolis added.
Key gamers like ADGM, Mubadala, ADQ and others are cited as contributing to beneficial circumstances for attracting international funding and startups with incentives equivalent to 100% international possession.
The emirate’s strategic location and ‘Golden Visa’ scheme are additionally famous.

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