DIFC

📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates🗓 Founded 2004👥 1,074 employees💰 Last funded 2018
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the world’s most advanced financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 77 countries with an approximate population of 3.7bn and an estimated GDP of USD 10.5trn. With a 20-year track record of facilitating trade and investment flows across the MEASA region, the Centre connects these fast-growing markets with the economies of Asia, Europe, and the Americas through Dubai.  DIFC is home to an internationally recognised, independent regulator and a proven judicial system with an English common law framework, as well as the region’s largest financial ecosystem of 43,800 professionals working across over 6,150 active registered companies – making up the largest and most diverse pool of industry talent in the region.  The Centre’s vision is to drive the future of finance through cutting-edge technology, innovation, and partnerships. Today, it is the global future of finance and innovation hub offering one of the region’s most comprehensive FinTech and venture capital environments, including cost-effective licensing solutions, fit-for-purpose regulation, innovative accelerator programmes, and funding for growth-stage start-ups.   Comprising a variety of world-renowned retail and dining venues, a dynamic art and culture scene, residential apartments, hotels, and public spaces, DIFC continues to be one of Dubai’s most sought-after business and lifestyle destinations.  *DIFC will never ask applicants for money transfers or payments of any kind for a job or internship. Applicants should be suspicious of offers of internships or jobs with DIFC if you have not had previous contact with us to discuss such offers, or if money transfer or payment of any kind, including advance payment for travel/visa/work permit, is requested. If you come across such offers, please escalate to info@difc.ae.
3
Total investors
0
Early stage
0
Mid stage
1
Late stage
2004
Founded
Investor geography3 countries
Lebanon
1
United Arab Emirates
1
United States
1
Investor activity2013–2018 · investors recorded per year
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Frequently asked questions
Who invested in DIFC?
DIFC has 3 investors on record on gritt.io and 1 late-stage investors.
When did DIFC last raise funding?
The most recent investment in DIFC recorded on gritt.io was in 2018.
When was DIFC founded?
DIFC was founded in 2004.
What industry is DIFC in?
DIFC operates in Financial Services. Find similar Financial Services investors on gritt.io.
Where is DIFC based?
DIFC is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.