Launchpad MiddleEast : Networking+, Dubai

​Launchpad MiddleEast is designed as a premium gateway for Global startups to step into the UAE ecosystem and connect with Dubai’s thriving network of entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem enablers.

​This curated evening will bring together founders, investors, and business leaders for an invite-only experience that highlights:

​🤝 Partnerships & Collaborations

• ​Build close connects with founders, ecosystem enablers, and government representatives

• ​Discover collaboration avenues and strategic partnerships

​💸 Funding & Investment Opportunities

• ​Engage with confirmed Dubai-based investors

• ​Pitch sessions for select startups to showcase their ideas

​🌍 Global Networking

• ​Connect with founders from India, MENA, and beyond

• ​Learn from peers who are already building in the UAE

​Invite Only Event

​This event is not just a meetup—it’s your launchpad to kickstart your UAE journey. With GITEX Global and North Star Dubai around the corner, this gathering is the perfect warm-up to build meaningful connections and open doors to new opportunities.

​Event Flow : 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

​6:00 – 6:15 PM | Welcome & Check-In
Guest arrivals, registration, and welcome drinks/snacks
Light networking with background music

​6:15 – 6:25 PM | Anchoring & Opening
Anchor welcomes everyone and sets context for the evening

​6:25 – 6:35 PM | Introduction of StartupNews.fyi
Madhur shares vision, activities, and global expansion focus
Brief highlight of community, reach, and role in global startup ecosystem

​6:35 – 6:45 PM | Introduction to Launchpad MiddleEast
Positioning the event as a gateway for startups into UAE
Context: Why Dubai, why now (pre-GITEX & North Star warm-up)

​6:45 – 7:25 PM | Panel Discussion (25 mins + 10 mins Q&A)
Topic: “Gateway to the UAE: Opportunities & Investor Perspectives for Global Startups”
Madhur/Anchor invites Ansoo to take charge as Panel Moderator

​Quick 1-line intros by each panelist

​7:25 – 7:50 PM | Attendee Introductions
Each attendee introduces themselves briefly (name + what they do) - 1 min max per person

​7:50 – 8:00 PM | Group Photo
All panelists, investors, founders, and attendees together

​8:00 – 9:00 PM | Open Networking
Drinks & snacks served
One-on-one connects between investors and startups
Free-flow discussions and potential collaborations

​List of Confirmed Investors :
Anastasia Lit, Silicon Valley InvestClub
Co. Anna L. De Bacci, De Bacci Capital
Rushabh Shah, Founder Bolstart (Angel Investor)
Madhu Gn, Flying Wedge defense Aerospace
Puneet Gupta, Powerplay Venutures
Mitesh Nandlaskar, Angel Investor
Nikhil Parmar, Angel Investor, Founder Impactful Pitch
Rachit Goel, Angel Investor
Meghna Dixit, Mevan Consulting
Piyush Porwal, Angel Investor BolStart
Shiju P, Honorary Trade Commissioner India Commonwealth Trade Council
Kunal Narwani, META Advisory Partners FZE
Sanjana Raheja, LvlUp Ventures
Mounsef, MLinvest
Gary Quigley, PEAK13 Consulting
Pathanjali Sharma, Panoray Venutres
Clara Oeljeklaus, Snowflake
Arun deep bakshi, CGL Dubai Limited
Rupam Bhattacharjee, Waysahead Global
Raman Sharma, Bestvantage MENA LLC
ROHIT BAFNA, 888vc
Mhamed Mengad, Manar Capital
Abhigyan Ranjan, Bolstart
Awdesh chetal, Risin ventures
Amit Mishra, Yotta
Timur Kodzoev, Yango Ventures
Naofumi Makino, JETRO
Mohammed Alawadhi, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Farhan Lalji, LTV Capital
Stanley MARCHON, HedgieBee inc
Amit Vikram Tripathi, SmartFin Capital
Anshuman Vedi, Techspire Consulting
Bikram Mukhi, TIIR Investment LLC
Darshan Sanghvi, Beyond Venture Partners
Diwakar Chakravorty, Beyond Venture Partners
Dr Abdalla Kablan, DELTA Wealth Partners
Elena De Bacci, De Bacci group
Sateesh Andra, Endiya Partners
Nawaf Almaskati, Tanami Capital
Himani, Smartfin CFO
Abhishek Sureka, Angel Scions
Vaibhav Nanda, Decoders labs
Giuseppe, O-DAMP

List of Confirmed Startups :
- Sumit Bawa Founder & CEO, Datawall
- Nirpeksh Nandan, Founder & CEO ScaleUp
- Aditya Kumar, Cofounder & CEO AT-ion
- Krtatika Jain, Founder AT-ion
- Rohit, Gotecha, Foudner & CEO AIGinno
- Pritam Onsker, PJP Tailorsmart
- Vikas Garg, Connecting Delhi
- Aamir, Casamia
- Paramvir Singh Maniktala, OZU
-Kratika jain, At-ion Pvt Ltd
-Pratiksha Sinha, ScaleUp
-Pritam Onsker, PJP Tailorsmart Service Private Limited
-Sonesh Dedhia, Futurewise Technologies Pvt Ltd
-Todor Klimentov, 17 Goals VC
-Maithreye Murali, Evara
-Damir, IT DEX Solutions
-James Prince, Modelesque
-Kunal Narwani, META Advisory Partners FZE
-Lisa Cameron, UKUS Crypto Alliance
-Mohamed Riyaz, Ranger Technologies EST
-Nassim Amara, Web Summit
-Nishant Pandey, Borderless