Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, Hub71, has entered a strategic partnership with Yas Investments, a leading multi-family investment platform, to enhance private capital flow into the UAE’s venture capital market. Leveraging Hub71’s Tech Barza platform, which connects over 300 startups with regional family offices, the collaboration aims to facilitate strategic investments and corporate partnerships that accelerate startup growth.
Yas Investments, known for its global and regional expertise through Spartech Ventures, will expand investor engagement, helping startups scale operations and enter new markets. The firm will also collaborate with Hub71 to create tailored investor profiles, ensuring startups connect with the most suitable investors.
Ahmad Ali Alwan, Hub71 CEO, emphasized the partnership’s role in positioning Abu Dhabi as a global tech hub by unlocking impactful family office investments. Yas Investments CEO Yagub Alserkal highlighted their commitment to bridging family offices and high-potential startups to unlock value for both sides.
Beyond funding, the partnership fosters mentorship and strategic guidance, promoting corporate deal-making alongside investments. This alliance supports Abu Dhabi’s vision to attract capital and drive innovation, fueling the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.