Jassim Alseddiqi

500 Global is a venture capital firm with over $2.7B in Assets Under Management that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,600 companies operating in 80 countries. Our portfolio includes 51 companies valued at over $1 billion and 140 companies valued at over $100 million. Our 140+ plus team members are located in more than 15 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.

At Hyperloop One, we’re turning science fiction into reality as we prepare to launch a new form of autonomous, on-demand transport that is faster, safer, cost-efficient and more sustainable than existing modes.

Krypto Labs is a leading innovation enabler that aims to nurture a sustainable UAE startup ecosystem through tailor-designed programs. Krypto Labs has created a successful innovation platform of programs aimed at capacity building, IP commercialization, business incubation and acceleration for startups, seed funding, entrepreneurship-focused training, corporate innovation, and ecosystem development targeted at government entities. The Krypto Labs incubation and acceleration programs are carefully designed to support early-stage and established startups with vital assistance, including mentorship, funding, networking, and other support services to allow innovators to concentrate on their core competencies. Krypto Labs has a portfolio of +40 global startups with a focus on drone technology, space sciences and EdTech. Krypto Labs is a strategic partner with Silicon Valley-based 500 Startups, which is among the world’s most active seed investors with over 2,000 startups. Krypto Labs is headquartered in the rapidly growing clean-tech Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Alef Education is a leading K-12 education technology company based in the United Arab Emirates with a presence in the United States of America and Jordan. Alef Education was founded to transform the entire education experience for students. We believe in making learning personalized to the individual as well as engaging and exciting. The idea of Alef first came about in 2015 where it was conceptualized as a technology-enabled primary mode of the education system to address the needs of the local public school system in theUnited Arab Emirates. From that concept, the company’s vision soon expanded to include digital educational transformation within the Kindergarten-to-Grade 12 sector globally. Today, over 820,000 students in more than 4,000 schools in the United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Indonesia, and Morocco are using the award-winning Alef Platform. Alef Education is committed to building engaged learning experiences for the 21st-century learner. www.alefeducation.com

FAB, the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest financial institutions offers an extensive range of tailor-made solutions, and products and services, to provide a customised banking experience. Through its strategic offerings, it looks to meet the banking needs of customers across the world via its market-leading Corporate and Investment Banking and Personal Banking franchises. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, in Khalifa Business Park, the bank’s international network spans over 19 countries, across the world, providing the global relationships, expertise and financial strength to support local, regional and international businesses seeking to do business at home and abroad. In line with its commitment to put customers first, to Grow Stronger, FAB will continually invest in people and technology to create the most customer-friendly banking experience and will support the growth ambitions of its stakeholders across the global network in which the bank operates. To empower its customers and clients to Grow Stronger, FAB is initiating a powerful movement, which goes beyond banking. The Grow Stronger movement represents the bank’s promise to support its stakeholders’ goals and growth ambitions, providing ideas, tools and expertise to help them become stronger, today and in the future. Through a strong, diversified balance sheet, leading efficiency and a solid corporate governance structure in place, FAB is set to drive growth forward. Privacy Policy https://bit.ly/3iORn8G

Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, IMKAN is a real estate developer, with a Research and Development platform at its core to support the creation of innovative destinations– soulful places that enrich people’s lives. We believe in redefining the industry we operate in while transforming the fabric of every community we develop. Reach us on hello@imkan.ae Call us from within the UAE on 800 IMKAN (46526) or +971 2 307 8888 from abroad.

ADCG is one of MENA's largest private institutional investment groups, partnering to create transformative value across a portfolio of 100+ companies spanning 25+ countries and 20+ sectors. With our scale, global reach, diversified asset exposure, and deep industry expertise serving as points of difference, we are the natural partner of choice for some of the world's leading businesses and investment groups. | Unparalleled GLOBAL Reach | A global organization with a presence, investments and partnership network across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and other emerging markets. | Diversified ASSET Exposure | Capital deployment across mature operating entities, growth stage startups, joint ventures, real estate, listed equities, fixed income, funds and alternative investments. | Deep INDUSTRY Expertise | Passive and operating interests across Capital Markets, Private Equity, Real Estate, Hospitality, Healthcare, Education and Technology amongst others.

Agentplex is an AI technology platform focused on building a community of Intelligent Agents - advanced generative AI tools that utilize natural language processing and machine learning, these agents can handle the complexities of dynamic workflows, adapt to evolving conditions and make smart decisions in real time. Our investment strategy backs exceptional teams and ideas that can develop into commercially viable applications. Agentplex is also sponsoring the US$1million AI Agents Global Challenge. You can find more information by visiting our website or https://aiagentschallenge.com/

SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA) is a leading asset management and investment banking platform. SHUAA Capital psc is recognized for its strong track record and pioneering approach to investing through a differentiated, innovative and global product offering focused on public and private markets, debt and real estate. The asset management segment, one of the region’s largest, manages real estate funds and projects, investment portfolios and funds in the regional equities, fixed income and credit markets; it also provides investment solutions to clients, with a focus on alternative investment strategies. The investment banking segment provides corporate finance advisory, transaction services, private placement, public offerings of equity and debt securities, while also creating market liquidity on OTC fixed income products. The firm is regulated as a financial investment company by the Securities and Commodities Authority.

500 Global is a venture capital firm with over $2.7B in Assets Under Management that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,600 companies operating in 80 countries. Our portfolio includes 51 companies valued at over $1 billion and 140 companies valued at over $100 million. Our 140+ plus team members are located in more than 15 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.