Direct Access to Curated Startups
Meet a selection of high-potential startups matched specifically to your investment thesis
SEF Investor Experience
Unlock Exclusive Access to the Next Wave of High-Potential Startups
Join the SEF Investor Lounge – an optimized, curated space for impactful connections with prescreened startups and visionary founders.
Applications close by January 15, 2026
Curated Connections, Efficient Engagements
The SEF Investor Lounge is designed to maximize your time and investment potential by connecting you directly with startups aligned with your goals.
Efficient, Targeted Meetings
Join 15-minute power meetings designed to get straight to the point, so you get the insights you need without the fluff.
First-Mover Advantage on Emerging Trends
Gain early exposure to innovative ideas and solutions across key sectors in the region.
Investor Pass
Get access to SEF’s full agenda – from panels to keynotes and more.
Investor Perks
Here’s how SEF makes the investor experience seamless and effective
- Tailored Matchmaking to your investment thesis
- Investor Pass
- 15-Minute Power Meetings
- Join the Sheraa Investor-Only Community
- Priority Co-working Access
Investor Pass
- Investor Pass 1 (+1 for your colleague)
- 4-6 match-made meetings
Investor Perks
Here’s how SEF makes the investor experience seamless and effective
- Tailored Matchmaking to your investment thesis
- Investor Pass
- 10-Minute Power Meetings
- Join the Sheraa Investor-Only Community
- Priority Co-working Access
- Access to SEF 2025 Networking Reception*
INVESTOR PASS
- Tailored Matchmaking to your investment thesis
- Investor Pass 1 (+1 for your colleague)
- 10-Minute Power Meetings 5-8 match-made meetings
- Join the Sheraa Investor-Only Community
- Priority Co-working Access
- Access to SEF 2025 Networking Reception*
*T&C Apply; on a first-come-first-serve basis
Investor Perks
Here’s how SEF makes the investor experience seamless and effective
- Tailored Matchmaking to your investment thesis
- Investor Pass
- 10-Minute Power Meetings
- Join the Sheraa Investor-Only Community
- Priority Co-working Access
- Access to SEF 2025 Networking Reception*
INVESTOR PASS
- Tailored Matchmaking to your investment thesis
- Investor Pass 1 (+1 for your colleague)
- 10-Minute Power Meetings 5-8 match-made meetings
- Join the Sheraa Investor-Only Community
- Priority Co-working Access
- Access to SEF 2025 Networking Reception*
*T&C Apply; on a first-come-first-serve basis
Your SEF Investor Journey
Apply
Complete a quick application to get matched with startups aligned to your investment focus
Get Selected
Once selected, our team will provide you with a personalized schedule, ensuring each meeting is relevant to your interests
Attend the Experience
Immerse yourself in the experience, with structured, high-impact meetings and networking
Build Momentum
Post-event, continue the conversation with the SEF investor community and keep up the momentum with startup follow-ups
Your SEF Investor Journey
Apply
Complete a quick application to get matched with startups aligned to your investment focus
Get Selected
Once selected, our team will provide you with a personalized schedule, ensuring each meeting is relevant to your interests
Attend the Experience
Immerse yourself in the experience, with structured, high-impact meetings and networking
Build Momentum
Post-event, continue the conversation with the SEF investor community and keep up the momentum with startup follow-ups
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ABOUT SHERAA
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) is committed to building a dynamic ecosystem for entrepreneurs in the UAE. Through year-round initiatives, programs, and SEF, Sheraa offers resources, mentorship, and valuable connections to empower the next generation of innovators.