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Hub71

Accelerator

Abu Dhabi · Pre-Seed–Growth · 8 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Hub71 operates a tech ecosystem in Abu Dhabi that brings together startups, investors, corporate partners, and government entities to accelerate high-growth companies deploying disruptive technologies. Through its company-building programs, it offers founders flexible incentives including subsidized housing, office space, medical insurance, and access to an extensive network of investment and corporate partners, as well as support for global market expansion. Positioned within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) financial center, it leverages the UAE's tax-friendly environment and strategic location bridging East and West to help founders scale across sectors.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
HQ
Abu Dhabi, AE
Portfolio companies
10

Team · 8 people

from the firm's website & curated
Mustafa Alhashmi· Founder & Chairmanin

Founder and Chairman of Smart Navigation Systems, a Hub71 portfolio company.

What they invest in

from 7 of 10 portfolio companies

SaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Enterprise Software ×2Fintech ×2AgTech ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1

HQs:United States×4United Arab Emirates×1Singapore×1

Portfolio companies · 10 tracked

alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like

By year:2025 · 12023 · 12 dated

Onlooponloop.com✓ verified

OnLoop develops applied AI solutions for business processes and products.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSingapore, SG

Co-investorsCrane Venture Partners

AtmoCoolingatmocooling.cominMar 2025 · $2.6M

AtmoCooling develops nature-based climate technology, working on systems that harness winds in coastal deserts for long-range transport as part of efforts to address climate change and support sustainable food and agricultural systems.

AgTechCleantechClimate TechSeattle, US

Paul Mahacek(Co-Founder & CEO)inPaul-Emmanuel Hervé(Co-Founder & CTO)in

BoardJohn Everett(Director)

Co-investorsReventUnruly CapitalBronco VenturesFounders FactoryNucleus Capital

Bayzat

Platform helping companies manage and automate HR administration, payroll, and health insurance for HR and finance teams.

Co-investorsRAED VenturesSilicon Badia

Energent AIenergent.aiin𝕏Sep 2023

Energent.ai provides a generative AI-powered data analytics platform that enables users to analyze data through natural language prompts without requiring SQL or analytics expertise.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Rachel Hu(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorEmbedding VCGeneral CatalystZ Venture Capital

Oskyin𝕏

Bitly provides a unified platform for URL shortening, QR code generation, and landing page creation with advanced analytics and tracking capabilities.

FintechMarketing TechSaaSBrooklyn, US

Co-investorsASEBAt One VenturesAUGE-UCRBerkley Center for EntrepreneurshipBethnal Green VenturesBioHealth Innovation, Inc.+21 more

Smart Navigation Systems

Provides location-based services focused on being fast, secure, sustainable, and cost-effective, working with technology partners and supporting the UAE government's knowledge-based economy initiative.

Smartnavigationsmartnavigation.ae
SpaceChainspacechain.comin𝕏

SpaceChain builds space-based security and key-management infrastructure for the global financial industry, offering products such as Tethys for secure digital banking, satellite mission design and manufacturing, and blockchain-integrated satellite payloads.

Crypto & Web3FintechSpace Tech

بيزاتbayzat.comin𝕏

Bayzat provides an all-in-one HR platform covering core HR, payroll, finance, talent management, and health insurance benefits for businesses managing their workforce.

HR TechInsurTechSaaSDubai, AE

Tarek Bayaa(Founder)in

Co-investorsCOTU VenturesKube VCPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)Point72 VenturesTech Invest Com+2 more

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Hub71 made?
Hub71 has 6 tracked investments.
What stage does Hub71 invest at?
Hub71 invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
What sectors does Hub71 focus on?
Hub71 focuses on Climate Tech, Fintech, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Hub71 located?
Hub71 is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, AE.
Who does Hub71 co-invest with?
Hub71 most often shares deals with At One Ventures, Designer Fund, EchoVC Partners, among 35 tracked co-investors.

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