Dtec Pitches
An evening pitching event connecting the region's most promising startups with venture capitalists, banks, and angel investors.
Over the course of ninety minutes, eight selected founders will present their businesses to a panel of investment professionals and receive live feedback. The event will conclude with an opportunity for attendees to hear directly from the panel and gain insights into what investors look for when evaluating startups.
Agenda Highlights
16:00 PM | Welcome Remarks
16:05 PM | Meet the Investor Panel
16:10 PM | Startup Pitches
17:10 PM | Investor Interviews & Deliberation
17:25 PM | Closing Remarks & Next Steps
Investor Panel
Igor Kaloshin - CEO & Founder, AngelsDeck Global Ventures
For 12 years, Igor held various senior positions at Intel Corporation. He began his journey as a business angel in 2014 and has since been recognised multiple times as the most active business angel in the market with total assets under management reaching USD 28.5 million.
Matteo Boffa - Serial Early Stage Investor
Matteo Boffa is a Swiss Serial Impact-Entrepreneur and investor, resident in Dubai since 2016. After dedicating over 9 years of his career in the world of finance (Swiss Private Banker) and nearly 2 years in the Swiss Army (Chief Sergeant Major), he decided to make a radical change in his life and undertake a path linked to sustainability, social positive impact and the protection of the environment. He is an active investor and part of the board of several companies worldwide. Matteo also lectures entrepreneurship, social impact and sustainability in multiple universities in the UAE and Switzerland.
Hugh McMahon - Director, Client Consulting, bfinance
Hugh works at the intersection of business development, capital partnerships and strategic growth, supporting institutional and high-growth platforms at key inflection points. His experience spans global financial markets and platform build-outs across Europe, the US, and the Middle East, with a consistent focus on relationship-led origination, capital strategy and disciplined execution. Working closely with founders, senior leadership teams, institutional investors and family offices to help scale platforms through long-term partnerships and thoughtful expansion. Across roles,he has been trusted with senior stakeholder relationships, cross-border initiatives and mandates that combine commercial judgment with hands-on execution. My work involves shaping growth strategy, developing strategic partnerships and translating ambition into meaningful commercial outcomes.
To apply for pitching, please complete this form.
Please note: Pitching is exclusively available to Dtec founders and spaces are limited.
Parking Information
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