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Hub71

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

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Investment thesis

Hub71 operates as an Abu Dhabi–based tech ecosystem and startup-building platform that supports founders from ideation through scale-up. Through a range of programs—including early-stage Initiate, MZN x Hub71 for Emirati founders, a regulatory Sandbox, and specialist verticals in Life Sciences, Digital Assets (Web3), ClimateTech, and AI—it provides mentorship, subsidized housing, office space, medical insurance, cash and in-kind incentives, and access to a broad network of capital and corporate partners. The ecosystem leverages Abu Dhabi's tax-friendly environment and ADGM finance center to help startups validate, deploy, and expand across regional and global markets.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
HQ
Abu Dhabi, AE
Instruments
Equity · Grants
Last 12 months
1 investment
Portfolio companies
11

Team · 8 people

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

Founder and Chairman of the portfolio company Smart Navigation Systems.

What they invest in

from 10 of 11 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software ×4SaaS ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Fintech ×3Developer Tools ×2AgTech ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1

HQs:United States×5United Arab Emirates×2Egypt×1Singapore×1

Portfolio companies · 11 tracked

alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like

By year:2025 · 32024 · 12023 · 15 dated

Onlooponloop.com✓ verified

OnLoop develops applied AI solutions for business processes and products.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSingapore, SG

Co-investorsCrane Venture PartnersSquare Peg Capital

AlGoorualgooru.comin𝕏Dec 2024

AlGooru is a Saudi tutoring platform matching students with online and in-person private tutors via subscriptions.

EdTechWilmington, US

Co-investorsSuperCharger VenturesTechstarsRaz GroupRZM Investments

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-investorsNucleus CapitalReventUnruly CapitalBronco VenturesFounders Factory

Bayzatbayzat.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 VenturesRAED Ventures+3 more

Endstackendstack.comin𝕏

Endstack is a cloud-based operating system that provides a persistent desktop environment accessible from any device, equipped with an integrated AI agent that can manage files, run commands, and use applications.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareLos Angeles, US

Sam Park(Founder)inJosh Park(Founder)in

Co-investorsPhoenix FundPioneerY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesAmino CapitalEight Capital+5 more

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(Co-founder & CEO)inKimi Kong(Co-founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsMaple Leaf AngelsY CombinatorCRCM VenturesEmbedding VCGaingelsGeneral Catalyst+2 more

Osky𝕏No public record

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

Renorenohome.aeinDec 2025 · $4M

A renovation and interior design service provider for Airbnb investors in Dubai that offers turnkey renovation services to enhance rental property appeal and occupancy.

Construction TechConsumerFintechMarketplacesPropTechDubai, AE

Amr HosnyinFarah KarabeginMarc MichelinMarc Michel AbdelmalekMohammed AsifinMarc

Co-investors500 Globalsandstorm.vcAngelSparkPlus VCSwiss Founders Fund

Smart Navigation Systemssmartnavigation.ae

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.

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

Zee Zheng(Founder)in

Wuiltwuilt.comin𝕏Aug 2025 · $2M

Wuilt is a SaaS website builder that enables users to create professional Arabic-language websites in minutes.

Developer ToolsE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Ahmed RostominMohamed Hegazyin

Co-investors500 GlobalFlat6LabsJIMCO

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Hub71 made?
Hub71 has 11 tracked investments, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
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 AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Crypto & Web3, Digital Health, Fintech, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, 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, EchoVC Partners, RAED Ventures, among 38 tracked co-investors.

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