Fifteen of the GCC’s best seed stage startups will compete to travel to Seedstars Summit and win up to USD 1 million in equity investment.
Up to 15 of the best seed stage startups from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman will be invited to pitch for the opportunity to compete at the Seedstars Summit, that annually takes place in Switzerland.
The companies selected to pitch at the Seedstars GCC event need to be less than 2 years old, have raised less than USD 500,000 in funding and have built a minimum viable product, ideally with existing traction.
Seedstars World is looking for smart startups that solve regional issues and develop profitable products for the global market, to support their regional businesses and growth.Working along with a strong network of international partners such as BBVA, Merck, Enel, Trecc and Standard Bank
In line with its mission to place the spotlight on entrepreneurs from emerging markets, Seedstars World is travelling to more than 80 countries this year to identify the best seed-stage entrepreneurs and provide them with an opportunity to win up to USD 1 million and network with investors and mentors from around the world. Seedstars World is coming to Bahrain for the third time on September 9, 2017.
… We have heard so much about the bustling startup ecosystem in GCC and we are now here to witness the reality” explains Katarina Szulenyiova, COO at Seedstars World, “We are impressed by what we have seen in the continent so far and cannot wait to add startups from GCC on our map.”
In order to provide local entrepreneurs with this opportunity and aiming to deliver the best possible event, Seedstars World is closely working with CH9, further support is provided by Bahrain Economic Development Board.
Visit their website to find more information or sign up for one or more of the programs they offer like Seedstars Growth, Seedspace, Seedstars Academy.
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