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Sheraa

Investment Details

Investor Type
Other

Asset Class Focus
Private Equity, Venture Capital

Stage Focus
Seed, Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage

Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan, Australia, Singapore, China, India, Brazil, France, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, South Africa, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand

Industries Focus

  • Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Energy
  • Consumer Goods
  • Real Estate
  • Media
  • Education
  • Agriculture
  • FinTech
  • E-commerce
  • Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Manufacturing
  • Entertainment
  • Tourism

Investment Size:
500,000 to 10,000,000 USD

Investor Details

Established in 2016, Sheraa, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center, is a government-supported entity dedicated to developing Sharjah's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Operating from the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, Sheraa also maintains hubs at the American University of Sharjah and the University of Sharjah. The center offers a comprehensive suite of services, including incubation, acceleration, and community building, to support entrepreneurs at various stages of their journey. Sheraa has been instrumental in empowering over 450 founders, incubating more than 180 ventures, generating over $372 million in revenue, raising over $297 million in investments, and creating nearly 2,700 jobs. The center's initiatives span multiple sectors, including technology, healthcare, education, fintech, e-commerce, logistics, media, entertainment, consumer goods, energy, manufacturing, agriculture, real estate, tourism, and transportation. Sheraa's strategic partnerships, such as the Memorandum of Understanding with Startup Middle East to launch the India Startup Hub in Sharjah, further enhance its global reach and support for entrepreneurs. Additionally, Sheraa's commitment to gender equity is evident in its portfolio, with 52% of its supported startups led by female entrepreneurs, surpassing global averages. The center continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the entrepreneurial landscape of the UAE and beyond.

Requirements
  • Commitment to establishing and growing a presence in Sharjah
  • Focus on innovative and scalable business models
  • Alignment with Sheraa's strategic sectors and initiatives
  • Demonstrated potential for market expansion and job creation
  • Ability to contribute positively to the regional economy and community
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