Startup Valley Dubai Pitch Nights: price, who can join and alternatives
Startup Valley runs evening pitch and networking nights in Dubai, part of a series it holds across several cities. Founders pitch live for five minutes and get feedback from angels and VC partners, with structured networking before and after. The next Dubai night is on 17 November 2026 at MAKTABI Business Center in Sheikh Rashid Tower.
Startup Valley Dubai Pitch Nights at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Entrepreneurs, startup founders and operators | luma.com |
| Upcoming event | Tuesday 17 November 2026, 6pm | meetup.com |
| Where | MAKTABI Business Center (DWTC), Sheikh Rashid Tower, 18th floor | meetup.com |
| Format | Startups pitch live and get feedback from angels and VC partners | luma.com |
| Pitch slot | A five-minute pitch plus audience Q&A | luma.com |
| Investors | Complimentary tickets for institutional investors, angels and venture scouts | luma.com |
| International | Attendees include entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia and the UK | luma.com |
| Size | Says the Dubai Meetup group has 4,929 members | meetup.com |
Who it suits
- Founders who want pitch practice and fast feedback
- International founders testing the Dubai investor scene
- Investors and scouts looking for early deal flow
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who dislike pitch-heavy events
- Anyone after a small peer circle
- Founders who want free events
Alternatives to Startup Valley Dubai Pitch Nights
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Builders & Business Connect | AED 70, paid in cash | RSVP on Meetup |
| Dtec (Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus) | Flexi desk with company setup from AED 18,000 for year 1 | Apply for a coworking plan |
| Dubai Founders Circle | Not published | Registration and profile review |
| Dubai Tech Entrepreneurs Hangout | Not published | RSVP on Meetup |
| EVO Female Founders & Investors Breakfast | AED 50 (breakfast, paid at the hotel) | Request to join on Luma |
| Founder Breakfasts (Endeavor x Dubai Founders HQ) | Not published | Register on Luma |
| Founder Connects | WhatsApp group: Not published. Dubai Pitch Night: AED 147 early, AED 167 regular, AED 187 same day | Apply with LinkedIn and startup details; the team reviews every applicant |
| Founders Running Club Dubai | Not published | RSVP on Meetup or Luma |
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Questions about Startup Valley Dubai Pitch Nights
- When is the next Startup Valley pitch night in Dubai?
- Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 6pm, at MAKTABI Business Center in Sheikh Rashid Tower, DWTC.
- How do I pitch?
- Choose the pitch ticket on Luma and submit the pitch application form with your deck. Pitches are five minutes plus audience Q&A.
- Do investors pay?
- Startup Valley offers complimentary tickets to institutional investors, angels and venture scouts with a track record.
- Website
- meetup.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Buy a ticket on Luma; pitching founders apply with a deck
- Format
- Regular evening pitch and networking nights at DWTC
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Startup Valley Dubai Pitch Nights isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check meetup.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.