Dubai SME is in the process of mapping the universe of angel investors in the UAE to help connect these investors with viable startups that show long term growth potential, said a press statement.

It aims to promote equity financing and angel investing as a complementary and alternative mode of funding for start-ups and SMEs in various stages of growth in the UAE, according to Alexandar Williams, Director of Strategy and Policy, Dubai SME who was speaking about alternatives for SME financing in the second day of SME World Summit 2014”.