Partnering Early.
Thinking Long Term.
About Us
We invest with conviction, discipline, and a long-term perspective — backing businesses built on substance, not momentum. Our focus is on early-stage companies across emerging markets, with particular depth in the Middle East and South Asia.
Beyond capital, we act as thoughtful partners to founders, offering strategic perspective, financial rigor, and access to cross-border networks from a global hub in the UAE.
We believe enduring companies are built patiently — and partnership matters from the start.
Who we invest in:
- Pre Seed
- Seed
- Early-Stage Growth
Partnering with founders building the next wave of innovation
We envision DesertGate Capital as a gateway — connecting ambition with discipline, and early ideas with global opportunity. As our platform evolves, our commitment remains constant: to partner with founders who value clarity, patience, and long-term impact.
Explore our latest insights and perspectives
Financial Rigor for Early-Stage Founders: Beyond the Pitch Deck
The pitch deck gets you in the room. Financial rigor keeps you in business.
Venture Capital Advisor & Early-Stage Finance Strategist
Pitch Your Vision
We’re looking for founders and partners building for decades, not just the days. If your project is meaningful and built for the long term, tell us about it.