Doha's first cheques come from angels, not big funds. DTA and founders like Hamad Al-Hajri back early. Incubators add small cheques too. Here are 12 angel investors funding Doha founders in 2026.
Most Doha founders raise from angels before any fund. They write the first, riskiest cheque into your idea.
Some are networks like DTA that pool many cheques. Others are founders who made it and now invest back.
You will pitch ten or more angels before one says yes. Ellty keeps your deck behind one link you can track.
Most want a quick data room before they will commit. Build it once in Ellty and reuse it for every angel.
| Type | Check size | Sector focus | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doha Tech Angels (DTA) | Angel network | $25K-250K | Tech, AI, SaaS, fintech | dta.qa |
| Alchemist Doha | Accelerator (angel arm) | Seed | Early-stage tech, B2B | alchemistaccelerator.com |
| Finjan VC | Early-stage VC | Pre-seed, seed | Early-stage startups | finjan.vc |
| Hamad Al-Hajri (Snoonu founder) | Individual angel | $50K-500K+ | Super-apps, AI, logistics | snoonu.com |
| QBIC (Qatar Business Incubation Center) | Accelerator w/ investment | ~$68K | Mixed, AI, healthtech, logistics | qbic.qa |
| Digital Incubation Center (DIC) | Government incubator | In-kind + grants | Digital, ICT startups | dic.mcit.gov.qa |
| Rasmal Ventures | Early-stage VC | $250K-2M | Fintech, SaaS, healthtech | rasmalventures.com |
| VentureSouq | VC / syndicate | $50K-500K | Fintech, climate, tech | venturesouq.com |
| 500 Global (500 MENA) | Angel-stage fund | $100K-500K | Tech, fintech | 500.co |
| Bedaya Center | Entrepreneurship center | Mentoring, links | Youth founders, SMEs | bedaya.qa |
| QSTP Tech Venture Fund | Co-investment seed fund | Pre-seed, seed | Deep tech, AI, robotics | qstp.qa |
| Sara Daniel (DTA Managing Director) | Individual angel | $10K-50K | Seed tech, SaaS | dta.qa |
Send every angel one tracked link
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Start free 14-day trialWhat Doha angels back
A Doha angel backs the founder long before the numbers. They bet on conviction, speed and a real, big market.
Most write small and decide fast, often in one call. They rarely lead, but they unlock your first round.
Many are ex-founders who want to help, not just fund. Expect intros, hard questions and the odd late message.
See our Doha healthtech investors list for health deals. Ellty shows which angel opened your deck and where they stopped.
The Gulf is entering a decisive phase in its technology journey.
12 Doha angel investors
1. Doha Tech Angels (DTA)
Qatar's first private angel club, still the one to know.
Recent Activity: Has backed around 13 startups since launching in 2018
LinkedIn: Doha Tech Angels on LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Tech, AI, SaaS, fintech
Stage Focus: Seed, Series A
Check Size: $25K-250K
Location: Doha, Qatar
Website: dta.qa
2. Alchemist Doha
A Doha accelerator backing early B2B founders.
Recent Activity: Connects founders to Qatar's innovation ecosystem
LinkedIn: Alchemist on LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Early-stage tech, B2B
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Seed
Location: Doha, Qatar
Website: alchemistaccelerator.com
3. Finjan VC
A Qatar early-stage VC writing first cheques.
Recent Activity: Backs early founders with capital and mentorship
LinkedIn: Finjan VC on LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Early-stage startups
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Pre-seed, seed
Location: Doha, Qatar
Website: finjan.vc
4. Hamad Al-Hajri (Snoonu founder)
Qatar's super-app founder, now an active angel.
Recent Activity: Backed Shorooq's QIA-funded growth and AI funds in 2026
LinkedIn: Snoonu on LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Super-apps, AI, logistics
Stage Focus: Angel, growth
Check Size: $50K-500K+
Location: Doha, Qatar
Website: snoonu.com
5. QBIC (Qatar Business Incubation Center)
MENA's largest mixed-use incubator with a cheque.
Recent Activity: Selected 20 global startups for its 2026 accelerator
LinkedIn: QBIC on LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Mixed, AI, healthtech, logistics
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: ~$68K
Location: Doha, Qatar
Website: qbic.qa
6. Digital Incubation Center (DIC)
A government incubator for digital founders.
Recent Activity: Has graduated 100 startups since launching in 2011
LinkedIn: DIC on LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Digital, ICT startups
Stage Focus: Pre-seed
Check Size: In-kind + grants
Location: Doha, Qatar
Website: dic.mcit.gov.qa
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Start free 14-day trial7. Rasmal Ventures
Qatar's first homegrown VC, writing early cheques.
Recent Activity: Named the first fund in QIA's $1B fund of funds
LinkedIn: Rasmal Ventures on LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Fintech, SaaS, healthtech
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed, Series A
Check Size: $250K-2M
Location: Doha, Qatar
Website: rasmalventures.com
8. VentureSouq
A MENA VC and syndicate backing early founders.
Recent Activity: A co-investment partner of QSTP's $30M venture fund
LinkedIn: VentureSouq on LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Fintech, climate, tech
Stage Focus: Seed (syndicated)
Check Size: $50K-500K
Location: Dubai and MENA
Website: venturesouq.com
9. 500 Global (500 MENA)
A global fund backing MENA founders at angel stage.
Recent Activity: Launched 500 MENA led by Amjad Ahmad in 2025
LinkedIn: 500 Global on LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Tech, fintech
Stage Focus: Seed, early-growth
Check Size: $100K-500K
Location: Global and MENA
Website: 500.co
10. Bedaya Center
A Qatar hub linking founders to backers and mentors.
Recent Activity: Partners with DIC and QBIC on founder programs
LinkedIn: Bedaya Center on LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Youth founders, SMEs
Stage Focus: Idea, pre-seed
Check Size: Mentoring, links
Location: Doha, Qatar
Website: bedaya.qa
11. QSTP Tech Venture Fund
Qatar's $30M seed fund co-investing with angels.
Recent Activity: Launched in May 2026 with five co-investment partners
LinkedIn: QSTP on LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Deep tech, AI, robotics
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Pre-seed, seed
Location: Doha, Qatar
Website: qstp.qa
12. Sara Daniel (DTA Managing Director)
The angel leading Doha Tech Angels day to day.
Recent Activity: Runs DTA deal strategy and backs seed founders
LinkedIn: Sara Daniel on LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Seed tech, SaaS
Stage Focus: Seed (angel)
Check Size: $10K-50K
Location: Doha, Qatar
Website: dta.qa
How Doha angels write cheques
Most Doha angels write $25k to $250k into one deal. A network like DTA can stack cheques into much more.
Many use a SAFE to keep your round fast and cheap. Stack five or six angels and you have a real round.
Bring a tight pitch deck to every meeting. Keep every signed SAFE in one Ellty room for later.
Our due diligence questions list shows what they ask. Share answers from one tracked link, not email threads.
Web Summit is your shortcut
Web Summit Qatar puts 600+ investors in one place. Doha angels show up there hunting for new founders.
One strong demo can start ten angel conversations fast. Follow up the same week while you are fresh in mind.
Ellty is built for startups raising early. Send each angel a link and watch who actually opens it.
Track interest with document analytics. Chase the warmest angels first, not days too late.
Turn an angel into a seed lead
An angel cheque is the start, not the finish line. Keep them close and many will follow on into seed.
Send short, honest updates to your angels each month. Strong investor relations turn angels into champions.
QIA-backed seed funds now sit one intro away in Doha. A happy angel is your warmest path into those funds.
Prep with our investor diligence checklist. Ready founders close their seed round much faster.
How to pitch an angel investor
Open with the problem you cannot stop chasing.
- 1.Open with the problem you cannot stop chasing.Angels back your obsession as much as the idea.
- 2.Tell your story before you reach for the numbers.Angels bet on the founder more than the metrics.
- 3.Show the smallest proof that your idea works.A live pilot or waitlist beats any forecast.
- 4.Name the cheque and the milestone it unlocks.Tie the raise to one clear, near-term goal.
- 5.Send one tracked Ellty link to your full deck.See which angel reads it all the way through.
How Ellty helps you land an angel investor in Doha
Your Doha angel list is ready to use. Open a simple data room before the first coffee.
- 1.Upload your deck, metrics and your cap table.Keep every angel document in one secure room.
- 2.Send each angel their own private tracked link.Set precise view and download rights per angel.
- 3.Watch every open and follow up at the right time.Chase the angels who read the whole deck first.
Doha angel investing questions
- DTA leads the scene. Founders like Hamad Al-Hajri angel too.
- Often $25k to $250k. Networks can stack more.
- At Web Summit Qatar and through DTA. Warm intros help.
- QBIC writes small cheques. DIC gives in-kind support.
- A strong team and early traction. Proof beats a pitch.
