Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has announced a strategic partnership with Yas Investments, a leading multi-family investment platform and fund manager, to enhance investor participation in the UAE’s growing venture capital landscape.
The collaboration will connect high potential startups with private capital, creating new opportunities to secure strategic investment and scale their businesses.
Underpinned by decades of global experience, and investing through Spartech Ventures, Yas Investments focuses on driving a fundamental shift in the region’s economic and business landscape. With an understanding of both global and local markets, the firm brings a proven track record in identifying and unlocking high-growth investment opportunities.
Family offices are increasingly becoming an important source of long-term capital for startups, providing funding as well as strategic guidance and industry expertise to support their growth. By leveraging Tech Barza, Hub71’s exclusive platform that connects regional family offices with its community of over 300 startups, this partnership will unlock new avenues for private capital to support early and growth stage companies while also facilitating corporate collaborations that drive innovation and growth.
Yas Investments will play a key role in expanding investor engagement that helps startups accelerate product-market fit, scale operations, and enter new markets. Additionally, Yas Investments will work with Hub71 to develop investor profiles for Tech Barza members, ensuring a more tailored approach to connecting startups with the right investors.
Ahmad Ali Alwan, CEO of Hub71, said: “Driving investment and corporate deal opportunities is essential to fueling startup growth. Through our Tech Barza family office network, Hub71 is creating new pathways that support Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global tech destination. Our partnership with Yas Investments will further strengthen the engagement between family offices and high-potential startups, unlocking opportunities for impactful and strategic deals.”
Yagub Alserkal, CEO at Yas Investments, added: “We are proud to collaborate with Hub71 to foster a stronger investment landscape in Abu Dhabi. Through this partnership, we aim to bridge the gap between family offices and high-potential startups, facilitating strategic investments that unlock value for both investors and entrepreneurs.”
Beyond capital investment, this partnership will enable deeper collaboration between investors and startups, fostering an environment where emerging ventures can access strategic guidance and mentorship. By enabling family offices to explore corporate deal-making alongside investments, this partnership helps unlock broader business synergies and long-term value creation. As Abu Dhabi strengthens its role as a global innovation hub, this alliance plays a crucial role in attracting and mobilizing capital towards high-potential startups, driving the next wave of entrepreneurial success.
