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Workshops by
Experts

Investment Document Templates

Panel Discussion with Funded Founders & Investors

Networking with Founders, Mentors & Investors

Program Structure

⁠Understanding Startup Investment Landscape

Understanding Our Financials: Projections and Valuation

Pitch & Storytelling

Panel Discussion with Funded Founders & Investors

meet Our Enablers

Taha Malik, serial entrepreneur with multiple exits, started his first venture back in 2013. Currently runs Baari Labs, a venture studio, supporting founders in their journey providing services for Technology, Sales & Investments.

Taha Malik

Founder, Baari Labs

  • EIR
  • Mentor

Nimit Ramaiya, seasoned management consultant with 20 years' experience in mentoring more than 300+ founders in the MENA region. An Angel Investor & Co-founder of The Mint Ventures, providing market validation and fundraising advisory, and building tech ventures in DIFC.

Nimit Ramaiya

Founder, The Mint Ventures

  • EIR
  • Mentor

Sekayi M is a Management consultant and fintech/blockchain expert. Spearheaded projects at Barclays, Deutsche Bank, and HSBC. A decade of angel investing and mentoring for top accelerators Board member and venture partner.

Sekayi M

Venture Partner, Republic

  • Mentor

Peter brings over 30 years of expertise in Startups, specializing in fundraising, business ownership, finance, and small business consulting. He has successfully fundraised over $50 million for startups, generating over $200 million in value for founders and shareholders.

Peter Thomsen

Founder & CEO, Thomsen Advisory

  • Speaker
  • Mentor

Prashan Agarwal, Serial Enterpreneur & an Angel Investor. Made his 1st successful exit at an enterprise value in excess of $100 mn, his next venture, raised ~$200 MM & running his 3rd funded venture in Web3 Music domain. An active angel investor with a portfolio of more than 100+ startups.

Prashan Agarwal

Angel Investor

  • Investor

Rasik Thakker: Director, Beyond Luxury Investments, has over 30 years of experience in family business and diverse investment portfolio. An active angel investor, with 5+ startup investments in the last year itself.

Rasik Thakker

Angel Investor

  • Investor
  • Mentor

Kate Bunina, Head of Middle East at CLEEVIO, boasts 12+ years in tech, startup acceleration, and digital economy. Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, Kate currently oversees startup and investment programs guided by Silicon Valley experts and VCs.

Kate Bunina

Head of Middle East at CLEEVIO

  • Speaker
  • Mentor

Karan Teckchandani, Sr. Investment Associate at Antler & Masters from Johns Hopkins, brings 6 years of solid global venture capital experience. He's evaluated 11,500+ startups, spanning from pre-seed to Series C investments across domains.

Karan Teckchandani

Sr. Investment Associate, Antler

  • Speaker
  • Mentor

Dolly is an accomplished startup advisor, venture builder and Investor. She heads a DIFC-based Venture studio and partners with entrepreneurs, investors, and experts to shape concepts into thriving startups.

Dolly Ramaiya

Founder, Truleum Studios

  • Investor

Neil Sheth, an enterpreneur, story teller, brand strategiest and growth advisor. After spending a decade in Investment Banking, took the plungee and started his own marketing agency, specializing in SEO. Recently launched an AI app that helps people share their story confidently.

Neil Sheth

Founder, SayStory

  • Speaker
  • Mentor

Neerav boasts over 17 years of experience in Business Valuation and M&A advisory services. He has worked with industry leaders like S&P, Morgan Stanley, ICICI, etc. & elite clientele including Investment Banks, Brokerage Houses, Fund Managers, etc..

Neerav Gala

Partner, The Mint Ventures

  • Speaker
  • Mentor