Hello Mumbai Start-up Desk
Dubai, October 2025’: Global Startup Summit 2025 – Dubai Edition 14 Brings Together Founders and Investors
Dubai, October 15: The Global Startup Summit 2025 – Dubai Edition 14, co-powered by BOS Global ERP, concluded successfully, bringing together a dynamic community of founders, investors, corporates, and ecosystem enablers from across the globe.
Hosted as an intimate yet high-impact gathering of around 120 participants, the summit celebrated innovation, disruption, and cross-border collaboration. Over the course of the evening, the event provided a vibrant platform for networking, investor engagement, and the recognition of pioneering startups making significant strides in their respective industries.
The Dubai edition was part of the broader International Startup Delegation and Market Access Program, which ran from October 12 to 15, offering delegates an immersive four-day experience. Participants engaged in daily access to Expand North Star and GITEX, connecting with over 50,000 global attendees, followed by curated evening workshops on fundraising, global expansion, and growth acceleration. Delegates also took part in tailored one-to-one meetings with business chambers and ecosystem partners, fostering meaningful international partnerships.
Brand partners for the summit included BOS Global ERP, Tracxn, Global Startups Club, Mojo Capital, HealthySoya, Advoke International, and Solitaire Allianz, each contributing to the event’s mission of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across borders. Hello Mumbai joined as the official media partner for the Dubai edition.
A highlight of the summit was its stellar speaker lineup, featuring some of the most influential voices from the global startup and venture ecosystem. The session included Puru Modani (Co-Founder, BM Capital), Abishek Surendran (Managing Partner, T2D3 Capital), Mattia Lecchi (Head of Immediate Accelerator), Prateek Dwivedi (Co-Founder & CPO, 5ireChain), Kandarp Bagaria (Vice President, Gulf Islamic Investments), Vivek Bhandarkar (Managing Partner, Horizen Trident Ventures, Belgium), Mohan P (Founder, Seedicon), Alex Galt (Founder, Realiste & Titleman), and Ish Anand (CEO – India & UAE & Global Board Member, EIC Corporation & iCapital Ventures, France & Luxembourg). Their insights on venture capital trends, global expansion strategies, and innovation ecosystems added immense value to the summit’s conversations and learning experiences.
The Global Startup Summit Dubai 2025 featured a compelling lineup of founders, panel discussions, and Dubai Business & Startup Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions from emerging and established companies alike. Notable nominations this year included InstaChef, Klass Education | A Klever Innovations Company, and Starmaxx, all representing creativity, growth, and resilience within their sectors.
Reflecting on the event, participants praised the summit’s global outlook and its ability to facilitate high-value connections within an inspiring, collaborative setting. With this edition marking another milestone in its journey, the Global Startup Summit continues to strengthen its role as a bridge between innovation ecosystems across continents — empowering startups to scale, connect, and thrive globally.
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