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885 Capital
885 Capital is an entrepreneur-backed investment firm based in Dubai, focusing on early-stage technology and sports ventures. The firm supports founder-led businesses globally, with a particular interest in emerging markets.
Overview
What 885 Capital does
What 885 Capital is
885 Capital is an entrepreneur-backed investment firm based in Dubai, focusing on early-stage technology and sports ventures. The firm supports founder-led businesses globally, with a particular interest in emerging markets.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Other
- Founded
- Founded in 2018
- Approximate age
- About 8 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 5, 2026
Official channels
Find 885 Capital elsewhere
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Capability profile
885 Capital as a funder
Investment thesis
885 Capital is a founder-first, conviction-driven investment firm that focuses on supporting ambitious projects in sports and technology, while remaining open to real estate and other asset classes.
Focus narrative
The firm invests in technology-driven businesses, particularly in sports and technology sectors. 885 Capital is open to opportunities across various asset classes, with a special interest in real estate. Their long-term, founder-first investment strategy emphasizes supporting ambitious projects that can make a significant impact.
Value beyond capital
885 Capital adds value to its portfolio companies by providing hands-on operational support, leveraging its founders' extensive networks and experience in building successful businesses. The firm takes a founder-first approach, ensuring that the interests of entrepreneurs are prioritized.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $1,000,000–$50,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Series A · Series B · Growth Equity
- Regions
- Global · North America · Europe · Asia · Africa
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 6
Portfolio context
Baller League: An innovative sports league. Blue Crow Sports Group: A company involved in sports management and development. Professional Fighters League (PFL): A mixed martial arts organization. Science Corp: A company focused on technological innovation. Syfe: A fintech company. Voyage Foods: A company involved in food technology.
Common questions
What to know about 885 Capital
Upseed classifies 885 Capital under the Other organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 5, 2026
Known limits
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