Dubai International Financial Centre

Overview

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a leading global financial centre and special economic zone in Dubai, serving as a hub for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region. It facilitates trade and investment flows by providing a platform with its own legal system based on common law and an independent regulator. Through initiatives like the DIFC FinTech Fund, it also invests in growth-stage fintech companies.

Year Founded

2004

Portfolio Companies

Website

difc.ae

Investments

Dubai International Financial Centre investments
Company	Date	Stage	Lead
Tarabut	Nov 2021	VC Round	-
NOW Money	Mar 2021	Series A	Co-investor
Rain	Jan 2021	Series A	Co-investor
NOW Money	Jun 2020	VC Round	Lead
Rise	Mar 2020	Seed	Co-investor

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HeadquartersDubai

Year Founded2004

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