One firm, two engines.
A Dubai-based venture capital and private equity firm — backing founders and rebuilding the industrial companies others walk away from.
Two engines, one firm
EXA Capital runs venture capital and private equity side by side — one team backing founders early, and taking control of the industrial companies that keep the world running.
Industry agnostic
We underwrite value, not verticals. From gas power and petrochemicals to fintech, healthcare and real estate, the thesis is the business — not its label.
Rooted in Dubai, active in Europe
Headquartered in the DMCC free zone in Dubai, with holdings and partners across Germany, the wider UAE, Europe and the GCC.
Control where it counts
Majority positions in distressed and carved-out industrial companies; minority stakes and support for founders building from the ground up.
Founder-first
Beyond capital, we open our network and access to top-tier talent — structured so founders keep control and momentum.
UAE. Germany. Europe. GCC.
EXA Capital DMCC, Unit 02/02, One JLT, Dubai, UAE
What to know about EXA Capital.
- What is EXA Capital?
- EXA Capital is a Dubai-based venture capital and private equity firm. It runs two mandates side by side: backing founders from pre-seed to Series A, and acquiring, restructuring and scaling distressed and carved-out industrial companies.
- What does EXA Capital invest in?
- EXA Capital is industry agnostic. On the venture side it invests in early-stage, growth-oriented companies. On the private equity side it focuses on carve-outs and turnarounds of distressed companies across sectors including energy, petrochemicals, manufacturing, fintech, healthcare, IT services and real estate.
- What check sizes and stakes does EXA Capital take?
- Venture investments are typically $0.5M to $2M for minority stakes from pre-seed to Series A. Private equity investments take majority control of companies with roughly $10M to $100M in turnover.
- Where is EXA Capital located?
- EXA Capital DMCC is based at Unit 02/02, One JLT, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The firm operates across the UAE, Germany, Europe and the GCC.
- How can founders or business owners contact EXA Capital?
- Founders raising capital, owners exploring a sale or carve-out, and partners can reach the team at info@exacapital.ae or +971 4 283 7090, or through the contact form at exacapital.ae/contact.
- What is EXA Capital's investment approach?
- EXA Capital provides capital and operational expertise, using restructuring and turnaround strategies to unlock value. Founded and managed by entrepreneurs, it invests with a long-term perspective rather than rushing exits.
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