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The inaugural edition of 1Tank, a high-stakes startup pitch competition, is set to take place at Expand North Star 2024 by Gitex Global on October 16th at Dubai Harbor. Held at the Elevate Stage in Hall 2 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, this event will feature 12 selected startups competing for spot investments ranging from $10,000 to $250,000.
1Tank offers a unique opportunity for early-stage startups to showcase their innovative ideas to a panel of top-tier investors and venture capitalists, with a chance to secure immediate funding. The investor panel includes prominent names from the regional and global investment ecosystem, bringing a wealth of expertise and funding potential to the table. Confirmed investors include:
- Sheraa, Sharjah
- Crescent Ventures, Sharjah
- Amima Ventures
- Sukna Ventures
- Plus VC
- Salica Investments
- Dalma VC
- Indicator Capital
- Prakash Dibya – Angel Investor
- Shafaat Hashmi – Angel Investor
This event promises to be a game-changer for the selected startups, with each allowed to pitch their business in a Shark Tank-style format, followed by real-time investor engagement and funding decisions. 1Tank aims to empower the most promising startups by providing not just capital but also valuable mentorship and exposure to the startup ecosystem.
1Tank is proudly organized by 1trepreneur, a community of over 1,700 founders, driven by the motto “Founders helping founders.” With this mega-launch, Don’t miss the chance to witness groundbreaking ideas and investment deals at 1Tank – a defining moment for startups at Expand North Star 2024.
