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Wind Rises secured $1M in a pre-seed funding round to bolster sustainability in the MENA yachting industry.

PRIVATEMar 21, 2024

Amount Raised

$1 Million

Round Type

Pre-Seed

DubaiSports

Description

Wind Rises, a Dubai-based sailing club committed to making sailing more affordable, raised $1M in a pre-seed funding round from angel investors. The funds will be invested in expanding the fleet, developing services, lessons, and local races, growing the community, and establishing a second location in the UAE. The company's fleet consists of 10 keelboats powered naturally by wind and water, with the aim of reducing water pollution and limiting the carbon footprint while ensuring marine life can thrive long after.

Quick answer

Wind Rises raised $1 Million in a Pre-Seed round, dated March 21, 2024. Wind Rises is based in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

How much did Wind Rises raise?
Wind Rises raised $1 Million in a Pre-Seed round on March 21, 2024.
What does Wind Rises do?
Wind Rises is a Dubai-based sailing club committed to making sailing more affordable and sustainable, fostering vibrant communities for passionate sailors and those curious about exploring the ocean while being mindful..
Where is Wind Rises based and how big is it?
Wind Rises is based in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Sports around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Wind Rises that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Sportable raised $3.7M (Series A) on May 1, 2024.
  • The BXNG Club (BXNG) raised $100K (Pre-Seed) on April 30, 2024.
  • Bardavon Health Innovations, Inc. raised an undisclosed amount (Funding Round) on April 30, 2024.
  • TOCA Football raised an undisclosed amount (Angel) on April 29, 2024.
  • Bardavon Health Innovations, Inc. raised $5.2M on April 26, 2024.
  • ForActive raised $1.6M (Pre-Seed) on April 23, 2024.

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Company Information

Company

Wind Rises

Location

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Wind Rises is a Dubai-based sailing club committed to making sailing more affordable and sustainable, fostering vibrant communities for passionate sailors and those curious about exploring the ocean while being mindful of the environment.

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