Gitex: Indian startups use Dubai as a platform to access Mena markets

Gitex: Indian startups use Dubai as a platform to access Mena markets

Firms looking to make inroads into UAE market through collaboration or distributor or channel partner, says official

Published: Tue 11 Oct 2022, 6:21 PM Last updated: Tue 11 Oct 2022, 6:34 PM

Indian startups are looking to use technology exhibition Gitex and Dubai as a platform to access the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) market, said senior officials of Agility, an angel investing platform from India.

“Startups which are coming to Dubai are looking at the emirate as a gateway to Mena region and then accessibility to the world because Dubai is more reachable and accessible to the world,” said Dhianu Das, founder, Agility.

The firm boasts almost 300-plus angel investors in the region who are investors through its platform into startups around the world.

Prashant Narang, founder, Agility, said there is a lot of interest in collaboration here at Gitex.

“After meeting at Gitex, people have set up meetings outside the event as well. These opportunities are getting created here but they will convert into business in times to come. Each one of the startups has three to four relevant connections made on day one,” he said.

Narang added that they’re looking to make some inroads into the UAE market either through collaboration or distributor