About startup landscape in Qatar
Qatar has over 3,395 startups across the country. Of these, 125 are funded companies that have collectively raised $5.37B in venture capital and private equity. A total of 95 investors have participated in 86 funding rounds, with 7 startups securing early-stage funding and 5 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 391 new companies have been founded, raising over $18.6M in funding. Startups in Qatar have witnessed 14 acquisitions and 40 IPOs, while 468 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 27 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Qatar
Snoonu is the top company in Qatar, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Qatar:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
App based platform to book online delivery and concierge services | Doha (Qatar) | 2019 | Acquired | $17M | |
Diversified financial institution | Doha (Qatar) | 1964 | Public | - | |
Provider of international news and current affairs programming | Doha (Qatar) | 1996 | Funding Raised | - | |
Provider of airline services for passengers | Doha (Qatar) | 1997 | Funding Raised | - | |
Provider of mobile communication services | Doha (Qatar) | 1987 | Public | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Qatar
In the year 2026, till July 2026, $87.7M has been raised in 6 equity
funding rounds across Qatar. In the same period last year (i.e. till June 2025), $1.54M had been raised across 3 rounds in Qatar. So, 2026 has seen a 5613.36% rise in funding in companies of Qatar as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Qatar:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 3106 | Jul 28, 2026 | ||
Series C | 1213 | Jul 15, 2026 | ||
Seed | 7323 | Apr 27, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8152 | Apr 14, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3129 | Jan 30, 2026 |
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- 3.4K+ Total Companies
- $5.37B+ Total Funding
- 120+ Funded Companies
- 35+ IPOs
- 10+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Qatar
Europa is the top investor in companies of Qatar based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Qatar:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Manama (Bahrain) | ||
Singapore (Singapore) | ||
Doha (Qatar) | ||
Doha (Qatar) |
Acquisitions in Qatar
In the year 2026, till April 2026, 1 acquisition happened in Qatar. Last year, in 2025, a total of 2 acquisitions happened in Qatar.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Qatar:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Apr 30, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 09, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 27, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 07, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 29, 2024 |
IPOs in Qatar
In the year 2009, till July 2009, 1 IPO happened in Qatar. In its previous year, in 2008, a total of 1 IPO happened in Qatar.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Qatar:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jul 01, 2009 | Doha Securities Market (DSM) | |
Jul 03, 2008 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
May 26, 2002 | Abu Dhabi Securities Market (ADSM) | |
May 01, 2002 | Doha Securities Market (DSM) | |
May 26, 1997 | Doha Securities Market (DSM) |
Top News about startups in Qatar
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Yuno and Snoonu Sign Strategic MOU at Web Summit Qatar to Enhance Payments EfficiencyFintech Finance•Feb 27, 2025•Yuno, Snoonu
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Qatar Airways Cargo strengthens partnership with CainiaoLogistik Express•Dec 03, 2024•Rail Cargo, Global Order Tracking, Qrcargo
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Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao strengthen partnership to meet global e-commerce demandRetail News Asia•Dec 02, 2024•Qrcargo, Global Order Tracking
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PSG announces Dota 2 partnership with Quest Esports, creates PSG QuestEsports Insider•Oct 10, 2023•Paris Saint-Germain, Quest Esports
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