Rasmala

Investor type

Fund of funds

Founded

1999

AUM

$1 600 M

Location

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Seed Series A

Region of investment

Middle East
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

We are a leading independent investment manager with a track record of superior performance. Established in 1999, we’ve earned our reputation for innovation, reliability and client service.



Rasmala delivers a range of investment solutions, which give investors the opportunity to construct balanced and sophisticated portfolios covering a range of asset classes. Our award-winning team of experienced professionals combines in-depth market knowledge and global experience with a strong track record of generating outstanding returns. Although Rasmala was founded to serve Gulf investors, our investment universe and corporate culture has always been international. We have offices in London and Dubai. Our geographic footprint enables us to leverage on-the-ground insight into local and international markets. We have a deep network of investor relationships in the Gulf including pension funds, family groups, corporates and financial institutions. We are co-invested with our clients across all asset classes which ensures that our interests are closely aligned.

Industry

Financial Services Other Real Estate Fintech Marketing and Advertising AdTech Retail Infrastructure Energy Logistics

Rasmala Funds

Name Type
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
Rasmala Fund
Fund of funds
Real Estate
Retail
Infrastructure
Energy
Logistics
Seed
Series A
Series B
Middle East
$5-10 m
$250 M
March 2018
Rasmala Fund II
Fund of funds
Real Estate
Retail
Infrastructure
Logistics
Seed
Series A
Series B
Middle East
$5-10 m
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March 2021

Contacts

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Group CEO
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Senior Associate - Middle Office
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FAQs about Rasmala

Rasmala operates as a fund of funds. It backs companies at Series B, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Rasmala is located in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Rasmala was founded in 1999.
Rasmala invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Other, Real Estate, Fintech, Marketing and Advertising, AdTech, Retail, Infrastructure, Energy, Logistics.
Rasmala invests in companies and startups in Middle East.
Rasmala invests in companies and startups at Series B, Seed, Series A.
Rasmala usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Rasmala has around $1 600m assets under management.
Rasmala last fund was created/launched in 2021-03-20
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