4x founder. 40+ angel investments. Leading MENA's top early-stage VC fund. I've been on both sides of the table as a founder raising capital and as an investor backing early-stage companies across MENA. Today I run Founding MENA, the region's go-to media platform for startup news and founder stories. I'm also a Partner at 21 Ventures writing $500k - $1.5m cheques into MENA based startups. I've seen what separates founders who close rounds from those who stall. Most of the time it's not the idea, it's the narrative, the targeting, or the timing. Book a call if you want: ✅ Honest feedback on your pitch and deck ✅ A clear fundraising strategy for the GCC ✅ Help with investor outreach and process ✅ A second opinion on your idea or MVP approach ✅ Guidance on launching or expanding in the UAE Let's go!