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SUMMARY:Tech Networking Event by Startup Valley
in Dubai
LOCATION:MAKTABI - Business Center (DWTC) Dubai World\, Sheikh Rashid Tower
  - 18th floor
DESCRIPTION:Saved in Palaner as: saved\n\nPalaner match: 22% · why: lots of
  people going\n\n📍 Registration is on Luma — Meetup is not our RSVP platfo
 rm. Please register here to secure your spot: https://luma.com/egrqfo33\n\
 n🚀 Join our event in Dubai!\n\nWe design Pitch and Networking nights to he
 lp founders sharpen their thinking through direct\, candid feedback and to
  give strong investors access to serious teams.\n\nOur pitch night is comp
 lemented by a structured networking session before and after the pitch ses
 sion.\n\n▶ See how our pitch nights look: https://vimeo.com/877496618\n\n💡
  What to expect:\n\nStartups pitch live and receive focused feedback from 
 angels and VC partners\nStructured networking session before and after the
  pitches\nEntrepreneurs\, startup founders\, and operators are joining to 
 network\, exchange ideas\, and build strong connections\nActive investors 
 and venture scouts joining to discover the best startups early\n\n🤝 Who yo
 u will meet at the event:\n\nFounders\nInvestors\, VC partners\, Venture S
 couts\nMarketers\, Salespeople\, Business Advisors\nIndustry Disruptors\nA
 I Experts\nEntrepreneurs from Europe\, Asia\, and the United Kingdom\n\n💼 
 We Welcome New Investors:\n\nWe invite investors to our event to expand th
 eir network\, get acquainted with new startups\, evaluate them\, share fee
 dback\, and participate in discussions with early-stage and serial founder
 s.\n\nWe offer complimentary tickets to institutional investors\, angels\,
  and venture scouts with a proven track record.\n\nPlease apply via Luma o
 r send us an email so we can issue the ticket.\n\nIf you'd like to access 
 our database of promising startups or provide mentorship support to our be
 st startups\, please fill out this short Investor Application Form\, and o
 ur team will contact you.\n\n🎤 Want to Pitch?\n\nA limited number of found
 ers will have the opportunity to pitch their startup or business to a pane
 l of investors and experts.\n\n4-6 selected founders will pitch their star
 tup\, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and sha
 re feedback.\n\nApply by filling out the Pitch Application Form and sendin
 g us your pitch deck.\n\nSpots are limited\, and we select founders in adv
 ance.\n\nTo maintain high-quality pitches\, you are required to present wi
 th a pitch deck. We will share our pitching guide and\, if you'd like\, co
 ach you so you're fully prepared for pitch night.\n\n🏆 The best startups w
 ill be featured across our social media and included in our investor newsl
 etter.\n\nRequirements for attendees:\n\nDress code: smart casual. Bring g
 ood energy.\n\n🎟 Join our event and secure your ticket today!\n\nAbout us:
 \n\nStartup Valley is a global event organizer hosting pitch nights in 25 
 cities since 2023. Since then\, we have hosted 850 events for 40\,000 atte
 ndees. Over these years\, we connected countless outstanding early-stage s
 tartups to serious investors\, and we are not planning to stop. We maintai
 n strategic partnerships with VC funds in the US\, Europe\, and Asia to su
 pport our community.\n\nDo you have a question\, a partnership proposal\, 
 or want to clarify something? Reach us at hello@startupvalley.club\n\nAgen
 da\n\n18:00–18:30 — Registration: Guests register\, receive badges\, and e
 vent programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking\, making first
  connections\, and preparing for the event.\n18:30–19:00 — Event Kickoff &
  Interactive Networking: Official welcome from the organizers with a brief
  overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking session 
 to connect with key contacts.\n19:00–19:50 — Startup Pitch Session: Startu
 ps present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minute
 s to pitch\, covering the project’s core idea\, business model\, and targe
 t market.\n19:50–21:00 — Chill & Networking: Participants enjoy casual con
 versations with investors\, discuss collaboration opportunities\, and exch
 ange ideas over refreshments.\n\nFAQ\n\nCan I pitch?\nYes! To pitch\, plea
 se purchase a Pitch Ticket and fill out the Pitch Application Form. We wil
 l contact you to discuss and approve your pitch. The pitch duration is 5 m
 inutes. You will also have some time to answer questions from the audience
 .\n\nHow does the pitch go?\nSelected founders present on stage to the aud
 ience and the investors in the room. You get 5 minutes to pitch your idea\
 , business model\, target market\, and investment ask\, followed by a shor
 t Q&A. The best startups are featured across our social media channels and
  in the investor newsletter.\n\nWho will I meet?\nFounders\, angel investo
 rs\, VC partners\, venture scouts\, AI experts\, engineers\, operators\, m
 arketing and sales experts\, and international entrepreneurs from across E
 urope\, Asia\, and the US.\n\nDo investors get free tickets?\nYes! Please 
 apply via Luma (the link is in the event description) or email hello@start
 upvalley.club\, and we will issue a complimentary ticket for you and your 
 team.\n\nCan I request a refund?\nYes. Refunds are available if requested 
 at least 24 hours before the event start time. Please submit the refund re
 quest on the platform where you purchased your ticket\, or email us at hel
 lo@startupvalley.club
URL:https://www.meetup.com/startups-and-tech-events-in-dubai/events/3156815
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