MENA’s Access
to Top Tech Talent
and Active Angel Investors

The Founder’s Majlis is a trusted network of founders and investors nurturing the next generation of high growth startups.

Our Unique Approach

We are building a high quality Talent Hub and Angel Investor Network to solve MENA startup ecosystem’s most pressing problems.

Nurture Local Talent

Through Coaching and Training Sessions across MENA in partnership with Global Organisations and Foundations

Cross Border Talent Acquisition

Tech Developers and Operators from High Growth Startups, Alumni from Ivy League Schools from Mature Startup Ecosystems

Talent Driven Growth

Closely work with Founders to bring in Leadership Team Members and Tech Talent who can accelerate startup’s growth

Educate Angel Investors

Share best Startup Investment Practises, and familiarise with tools for Growth Potential Analysis and Investment Risk Assessment

Identify Top Startups in MENA

Early Stage Deal Flow for opportunistic Angel Investments led by a thorough Due Diligence and Growth Modelling of Startups

Emerging Market Investments

Share High Potential Investment Opportunities from Emerging Startup Ecosystems like India and SEA

Exclusive Benefits

We put startups on a rocket ship by giving them an unfair advantage

For Founders

  • Access to Top Tier Talent
  • Crucial Capital to Cross Valley of Death
  • Experts to Navigate Startup Pitfalls

For Investors

  • Access to Highly Curated Deals
  • Valuable Market Insights
  • Guidance for Smarter Investments

“Innovate innovation with quality talent for a better, sustainable future”

H.E. Sheikh Mansoor bin Khalifa Al-Thani

Chairman, MBK Holdings & The Founder’s Majlis

Our Advisors

We are supported by advisors and notable operators from diverse backgrounds and startup ecosystems to help MENA startups grow fast

Priya Ramachandran

Managing Partner, Foster Ventures
Silicon Valley Operator turned VC

Karima El Hakim

Country Director, Plug and Play Egypt
World’s Most Active Accelerator Brand

Vijay Sivaram

Founding Member, Quess Corp (NSE: QUESS)
India’s Largest IT Staffing Company

Tram Anh Nguyen

Co-Founder, CFTE
Market Leader in FinTech Education

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