Recently Funded Startups in Qatar (Nov-2025)
Last Updated: 21-Nov-2025
Qatar’s startup ecosystem is rapidly evolving, characterized by a surge in entrepreneurial activity and investment in various technology-driven sectors. With a total of eight startups tracked in the country, it is evident that Qatar is becoming a vibrant hub for innovation, particularly in fields such as financial services and artificial intelligence. The government’s supportive policies and strategic initiatives have laid a strong foundation for this growth, encouraging both local and international investors to explore opportunities within the nation.
In 2025 alone, five startups have successfully secured funding, raising a remarkable total of $500 million USD. This uptick in funding highlights the confidence investors have in the potential of Qatari startups to disrupt traditional markets and create innovative solutions. Financial services have seen the most significant activity, particularly with Al Ahli Bank of Qatar completing the largest deal this year, indicating a strong interest in fintech solutions and related technologies.
Funding Highlights
- Total startups tracked: 8
- Startups that raised funding last year: 1
- Startups that raised funding this year: 5
- Total funding raised this year: $500 million USD
- Largest deal: Al Ahli Bank of Qatar, Series Unknown, $500 million
- Top industry by funding amount: Financial Services, $500 million
- Top industries by number of deals this year:
- 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI): 2 deals
- 2. Aviation, AI, B2B Software, Data: 1 deal
- 3. Commerce and Shopping: 1 deal
Full List of Recently Funded Startups in Qatar
| Company | City | Country | Round | Amount | Date | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMMA Systems, Inc | Doha | Qatar | Seed | unknown | 2025-10-05 | Aviation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), B2B Software, Data |
| DBU Group | Doha | Qatar | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2025-07-15 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
| PayLater | Doha | Qatar | Seed | Undisclosed | 2025-05-21 | Commerce and Shopping |
| Al Ahli Bank of Qatar | Doha | Qatar | Series Unknown | $500M | 2025-03-25 | Financial Services |
| Darkocean | Doha | Qatar | Seed | Undisclosed | 2025-03-01 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
| KARTY | Doha | Qatar | Seed | $2M | 2024-01-22 | Information Technology |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Where can I find recently funded startups in Qatar?
You can explore our full list of startups that raised funding this month above. You can also subscribe to our free plan to get weekly alerts.
Q2. How many startups in Qatar were funded this year and how many do you track?
Five startups in Qatar raised funding this year so far; we track 8 startups in total and 1 startup raised funding last year.
Q3. Which industries are trending among recently funded startups in Qatar?
Financial Services leads by funding ($500M); by deal count Artificial Intelligence is most active (2 deals), with additional deals in Aviation, B2B Software, Data and Commerce & Shopping (1 deal each).
Q4. How can I connect with these startups in Qatar?
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Q5. What was the largest funding deal in Qatar recently and what’s the total raised this year?
The largest deal was Al Ahli Bank of Qatar ($500M, Series Unknown); total funding raised in Qatar this year so far is $500M across 5 deals.
