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UAE Startups Secure $211 Million in Venture Debt and Growth Financing

Startups in the United Arab Emirates raised $211 million in venture debt and growth credit in 2025, according to a Stride Ventures report, highlighting increasing use of non-dilutive financing for expansion.
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