Pitch Lounge organizes regular F&B and other startup-investor pitch events, providing startups (that are raising investment) with the opportunity to present to local and international investors and be promoted to our community members and our investment/buyer event partners.

Startups present live during 5-minute lightning pitches (followed by 10 minute Q&A with our investor panel) at the "MENA Food & Beverage Pitch Lounge” during Gulfood Week on Thursday, 20th February 2025 (6.30-9.30 PM GST/UTC+4) at the MAKTABI Business Centre, DWTC - Dubai.

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Applications are still open and startups are being shortlisted on a rolling basis. Preference will be given to  Pitch Lounge, Foodpreneurs Collective, and Homegrown Ventures.

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All applicants will receive a pre-event pitch deck review and post-event investment fund list as well as introductions to our investor panelists and community sponsor companies.

Apply to pitch and make an impression on the investment, buyer, and B2B F&B business network during Gulfood Week in Dubai and online through the Pitch Lounge community.