Daman Investments

Investor type

VC

Founded

1998

AUM

$500 M

Location

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Middle East Africa
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Daman Investments is a non-bank financial services company that was formed in 1998. Daman and its group of companies have grown rapidly to be recognized as an authority in its core markets which includes the UAE and the GCC. At Daman Investments we use our unparalleled expertise to deliver outstanding performance backed by the highest standards of transparency, governance and professionalism. As one of the region’s foremost investment companies with over 25 years of experience we can offer you a flexible, tailored approach from a highly specialized team with a deep understanding of the global and local markets. Our unique knowledge of the MENA landscape makes Daman Investments your perfect investment partner.

Daman Investments PSC (“Daman”) is a private joint stock company operating under the regulation, control, and supervision of the Securities & Commodities Authority of the UAE (“SCA”). Daman is licensed and authorized by the SCA- License Number-301043 for the conduct of the following financial activities: (i) Portfolio Management (Category 2- Dealing in Investment); (ii) Investment Fund Management. (Category 2- Dealing in Investment); and (iii) Promotion (Category 5- Arranging and Advice).

Industry

Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Fintech Media and Entertainment Sports/SportsTech Music Food and Beverage Foodtech Transportation

Daman Investments Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
Fund I
Fund of funds
Fashion/Beauty
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Media and Entertainment
Transportation
Seed
Series A
Series B
Middle East
$5-10 m
$500 M
November 2006
Alf Yad I
Venture Capital (VC)
Financial Services
Fashion/Beauty
Fintech
Media and Entertainment
Sports/SportsTech
Music
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Middle East
Africa
$1-5 m
January 2006

Contacts

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Ahmed Khan Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
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Fadi Haddadin Senior Director Private Banking
Senior Director Private Banking
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FAQs about Daman Investments

Daman Investments is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Daman Investments is located in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Daman Investments was founded in 1998.
Daman Investments invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, Fintech, Media and Entertainment, Sports/SportsTech, Music, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Transportation.
Daman Investments invests in companies and startups in Middle East, Africa.
Daman Investments invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Daman Investments usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Daman Investments has around $500m assets under management.
Daman Investments last fund was created/launched in 2006-11-14
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