Start-Up Souq 2021 which was launched in June 2021 is hosting a one-of-a-kind event to assist start-ups in the UAE. At Start-Up Souq 2021 start-ups from the UAE can register and the top start-ups stand a chance to secure funding from the lead Venture Capital Partner, Fincasa Ventures
Sponsored by Microsoft MENA and supported by brands such as Fincasa Capital, Freshworks, M2P, Vitality; a women focussed accelerator & Ethinos Digital, the event has an eclectic cross sector jury; Members from leading Venture Capital firms in the UAE & professionals from Marketing, FinTech & Human Resources
Start-Ups that register get to win free credits from Freshworks worth 10000 USD to accelerate their growth
“We are thrilled to sponsor this inaugural edition of Start-Up Souq 2021. Microsoft aims to enable start-ups to grow revenues, reach new customers, and set their businesses apart from competitors, with the right cloud strategy and we hope through this partnership that we are able to support the burgeoning start up ecosystem in the UAE and beyond” Peter DeBenedictis Chief Marketing Officer Middle East & Africa at Microsoft
“Start-Up Souq 2021 is a platform that allows start-ups to realise their limitless potential, at Fincasa Ventures we are glad to be the Lead Venture Capital Partner for this initiative and look forward to meeting the winners and exploring synergies. This is an opportunity for start-ups across the Middle East to take their business to the next level” Varis Sayed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Fincasa Ventures
“The UAE start-up ecosystem has been growing at a phenomenal pace and in the last few years the region has seen almost 900 start-ups launched. Partnering with Start-Up Souq 2021 gives M2P the opportunity to support and encourage start-ups and businesses who are trying to understand this market from the standpoint of investment opportunities and networking. We look forward to collaborating with these start-ups & assisting them to find their feet & become successful businesses and fintech’s.” Madhusudanan R – CEO – M2P Solutions
Start-Ups can visit http://www.startupsouq.ae to participate
Start-Up Souq 2021 is an initiative of Digital Stallions Forum UAE founded by Paurush Sonkar. Paurush is a seasoned start-up mentor & closely associated with the space and UAE. In a statement to the media, Paurush said, “I am honoured & I look forward to spearheading an initiative like Start-Up Souq 2021 that is likely to change the start-up landscape in the UAE. Truly the UAE is a land of opportunities like no other”