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Broadcast Pro
14-05-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Top Dubai investors join as judges for business reality show ‘The Final Pitch'
'The Final Pitch: Dubai' set to air exclusively on OSN and OSN+ in Q4 2025. Dubai is set to become the new stage for entrepreneurial dreams as four of its leading business figures have been named investor-judges on the upcoming Middle East debut of The Final Pitch, Asia's longest-running business reality television series. Bringing with them a wealth of expertise across industries such as digital transformation, real estate, clean tech, fintech and venture capital, the investor-judges will play a central role in evaluating and mentoring aspiring founders. The high-profile panel includes Cypher Capital Founding Partner and Phoenix Group PLC Co-Founder Bijan Alizadeh; real estate expert Dr Mohanad Alwadiya, also known as 'The Wolf of Real Estate'; Incubayt Investments Founding Partner Sami Khoreibi, known for his dual experience as an entrepreneur and investor; and Jigar Sagar, Founder and Managing Partner of Triliv Holdings, a visionary investor and strategic government advisor. The Final Pitch will follow its proven format, offering selected entrepreneurs a rare opportunity to pitch their businesses directly to influential investors. Beyond capital, the show will provide participants with deep mentorship from industry experts, exclusive access to the investor-judges' companies and networks, and a platform to accelerate their growth. Applications are now open to both UAE-based and international startup founders, with the chance to be featured on the show and potentially secure investment. Participants will benefit from strategic coaching and constructive feedback as they refine their pitches ahead of a high-stakes finale. The investor-judges will not only assess the business viability of the pitches but will also mentor their chosen founders by welcoming them into their operations, providing behind-the-scenes exposure and one-on-one guidance. Produced by Dragon's Nest, in collaboration with UAE production partner Ti22 Films, the series is scheduled to begin filming across iconic Dubai locations in June 2025. Ti22 Films CEO Reim El Houni joins the project as Co-Executive Producer. The show will premiere exclusively on OSN and OSN+ in Q4 2025. Entrepreneurs interested in applying can submit their pitches via the show's official website, with applications closing on May 27, 2025. John Aguilar, creator and host of The Final Pitch and Founder of Dragon's Nest, LLC FZ, the business and media investment firm bringing the show to the region, said: 'Dubai is one of the most exciting places in the world to build and grow a business right now. Our mission has always been to spotlight visionary founders and connect them with real opportunities for investment and mentorship. With this first UAE edition in Dubai, we aim to contribute meaningfully to the country's vision of fostering entrepreneurship, innovation and a knowledge-based economy – by helping build the next generation of business leaders.'
Web Release
14-05-2025
- Business
- Web Release
The Final Pitch Dubai Unveils Powerhouse Investor-Judges
By Editor_wr On May 14, 2025 Four of Dubai's industry leaders have been named as investor-judges on the upcoming business reality TV show The Final Pitch Dubai. Bringing decades of entrepreneurial and investment expertise to the table, the panel of investor-judges represents some of the region's most accomplished trailblazers across sectors, including digital transformation, real estate, fintech, clean tech, sustainability, and early to growth stage venture capital. The lineup features Cypher Capital Founding Partner and Phoenix Group PLC Co-Founder Bijan Alizadeh; 'The Wolf of Real Estate' CEO and Managing Partner of Harbor Real Estate Dr. Mohanad Alwadiya; 'Entrepreneur turned investor turned entrepreneur' Founding Partner of Incubayt Investments Ltd. Sami Khoreibi; visionary investor, strategic government advisor, and Founder of Triliv Holdings Jigar Sagar. The Final Pitch, Asia's longest-running business reality TV show, is making its Middle East debut in Dubai. The series introduces a proven format that empowers ambitious founders through targeted mentorship by domain experts, an all-access personal tour of the investor-judges' businesses, and funding and collaboration opportunities. Tasked with evaluating high-potential pitches, the investor-judge panel will challenge founders to refine their ideas, while offering access to markets, strategic resources, and smart capital Now open for Applications: UAE Startups Invited to Pitch Applications are now open for UAE based and non-UAE based international entrepreneurs looking to pitch their business to the panel of investor-judges. Selected startup founders will gain a unique opportunity to showcase their ventures, receive hands-on mentorship and potentially secure investment. Applications can be submitted at the show's website, Deadline for submissions is on May 27, 2025. The Final Pitch 's format introduces high-caliber mentors that come in to give practical and strategic guidance to the entrepreneur contestants, while each investor-judge gets to engage directly with their shortlisted entrepreneurs by inviting them to their businesses, giving them special access to their world and inner circle. The founders receive invaluable feedback and insights from the investors themselves as they prepare to pitch in a high-stakes finale. The show, produced by award-winning production company Dragon's Nest, and supported in the UAE by its local production partner Ti22 Films – led by its CEO Reim El Houni who joins as Co-Executive Producer – will be filmed entirely in Dubai and is set to go into production in June 2025 across key locations in the city. It will exclusively air on OSN and OSN+ in Q4. 'Dubai is one of the most exciting places in the world to build and grow a business right now,' said John Aguilar, creator and host of The Final Pitch and Founder of Dragon's Nest, LLC FZ, the business and media investment firm bringing the show to the region. 'Our mission has always been to spotlight visionary founders and connect them with real opportunities for investment and mentorship. With this first UAE edition in Dubai, we aim to contribute meaningfully to the country's vision of fostering entrepreneurship, innovation and a knowledge-based economy – by helping build the next generation of business leaders.' The Final Pitch Dubai Unveils Powerhouse Investor-Judges Comments are closed.
Fintech News ME
14-05-2025
- Business
- Fintech News ME
The Final Pitch Dubai Unveils Investor Judges for Middle East Debut
Four of Dubai's industry leaders have been named as investor judges on the upcoming business reality television show The Final Pitch Dubai. The panel brings together decades of experience in entrepreneurship and investment, with each judge representing a different sector, including digital transformation, real estate, financial technology, clean technology, sustainability, and venture capital for early to growth stage businesses. The panel includes Bijan Alizadeh, founding partner of Cypher Capital and co-founder of Phoenix Group PLC; Dr Mohanad Alwadiya, chief executive and managing partner of Harbor Real Estate, known in the industry as 'The Wolf of Real Estate'; Sami Khoreibi, founding partner of Incubayt Investments Ltd and described as an 'entrepreneur turned investor turned entrepreneur'; and Jigar Sagar, founder and managing partner of Triliv Holdings, who is also known for his work as a strategic government adviser. The Final Pitch, Asia's longest-running business reality series, is set to make its Middle East debut in Dubai. The show follows a format that supports founders through mentorship from sector experts, on-site visits to the investor judges' businesses, and opportunities for funding and collaboration. The investor judges will evaluate pitches from participating entrepreneurs, challenge them to refine their business ideas, and provide access to strategic networks and capital. Applications are currently open to entrepreneurs based both in the UAE and internationally. Selected participants will have the opportunity to present their businesses, receive mentorship, and potentially secure investment. As part of the process, mentors will offer practical guidance while the investor judges will work closely with shortlisted entrepreneurs, offering them insights into their own operations and decision-making processes. The programme concludes with a final pitch event, where founders will present their refined ventures. Applications can be submitted through the show's website, with a submission deadline of 27 May 2025. Produced by the award-winning company Dragon's Nest and supported in the UAE by local partner Ti22 Films, the series will be filmed entirely in Dubai across various locations in the city. Ti22 Films is led by chief executive Reim El Houni, who will also serve as co-executive producer. The show is scheduled to go into production in June 2025 and will be broadcast exclusively on OSN and OSN Plus in the fourth quarter of the year. John Aguilar, creator and host of The Final Pitch and founder of Dragon's Nest, LLC FZ, the firm bringing the show to the region, commented: 'Dubai is one of the most exciting places in the world to build and grow a business right now. Our mission has always been to spotlight visionary founders and connect them with real opportunities for investment and mentorship. With this first UAE edition in Dubai, we aim to contribute meaningfully to the country's vision of fostering entrepreneurship, innovation and a knowledge-based economy, by helping build the next generation of business leaders.'
Entrepreneur
13-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
The Final Pitch Dubai Unveils Investor-Judges; Entrepreneurs Can Apply by May 27, 2025
UAE-based and non-UAE based international entrepreneurs looking to pitch their business to the panel of investor-judges can apply by May 27, 2025, on You're reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Four of Dubai's industry leaders have been named as investor-judges on the upcoming business reality TV show The Final Pitch Dubai, the UAE edition of Asia's longest-running business reality TV show. The lineup features Cypher Capital Founding Partner and Phoenix Group PLC co-founder Bijan Alizadeh, "The Wolf of Real Estate" CEO and Managing Partner of Harbor Real Estate Dr. Mohanad Alwadiya, Founding Partner of Incubayt Investments Ltd. Sami Khoreibi, and founder and Managing Partner of Triliv Holdings Jigar Sagar. The series introduces a proven format that empowers ambitious founders through targeted mentorship by domain experts, an all-access personal tour of the investor-judges' businesses, and funding and collaboration opportunities. Tasked with evaluating high-potential pitches, the investor-judge panel will challenge founders to refine their ideas, while offering access to markets, strategic resources, and smart capital. UAE-based and non-UAE based international entrepreneurs looking to pitch their business to the panel of investor-judges can apply by May 27, 2025, on The show is produced by production company Dragon's Nest, and supported in the UAE by its local production partner Ti22 Films. It will be filmed entirely in Dubai and is set to go into production in June 2025 across key locations in the city. It will exclusively air on OSN and OSN+ in Q4. "Dubai is one of the most exciting places in the world to build and grow a business right now," said John Aguilar, creator and host of The Final Pitch and Founder of Dragon's Nest, LLC FZ, the business and media investment firm bringing the show to the region. "Our mission has always been to spotlight visionary founders and connect them with real opportunities for investment and mentorship. With this first UAE edition in Dubai, we aim to contribute meaningfully to the country's vision of fostering entrepreneurship, innovation and a knowledge-based economy – by helping build the next generation of business leaders."
Zawya
19-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
OSN named as exclusive broadcaster of The Final Pitch
Reim El Houni joins as Co-Executive Producer, with Ti22 Films as Official Production Partner Dubai, UAE: The creators of The Final Pitch, Asia's longest-running business reality show, have announced the series will make its Middle East debut on OSN, which has been named as the show's exclusive broadcaster. The hit format, which has helped launch and scale startups across Asia, will now provide a platform for UAE-based entrepreneurs to pitch their businesses to top investors, securing mentorship and potential funding. The UAE edition is being brought to the region by Dragon's Nest, a business and media investment firm led by The Final Pitch creator and presenter John Aguilar. Since its launch in the Philippines in 2017, the show has become a major force in Asia's startup ecosystem, raising millions of dollars in funding for entrepreneurs and connecting them with leading investors and business leaders. The Final Pitch Dubai will follow the same format, with entrepreneurs presenting their ideas to a panel of investor-judges who will evaluate, select, and invite their entrepreneur picks to tour their headquarters and businesses. The show goes the extra mile by providing the entrepreneurs with domain experts and mentors who will guide them as they prepare for their final pitch. The show is expected to go into production in June 2025 and will air on OSN's TV network and streaming service OSN+, ensuring broad regional reach. As the leading entertainment network in MENA, OSN delivers premium content across multiple platforms, offering a diverse mix of exclusive international and regional programming. The show's arrival on OSN marks a major step in bringing high-quality, business-focused reality television to the region, tapping into the UAE's thriving startup scene and growing culture of entrepreneurship. Rolla Karam, SVP, Content Acquisition & Arabic Channels at OSN, said: 'At OSN, we are committed to showcasing content that inspires and empowers audiences across the region. The Final Pitch Dubai aligns perfectly with our vision of supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and the business leaders of tomorrow. We are excited to bring this dynamic and impactful show to our viewers, providing a platform for entrepreneurs to make their mark in the UAE's thriving startup ecosystem.' The show's creators have also revealed that the award-winning UAE-based production house Ti22 Films has been appointed as the official production partner, with Reim El Houni, Founder and CEO of Ti22 Films, joining as Co-Executive Producer. Ti22 Films, known for its high-profile productions for global networks such as BBC, National Geographic, and Discovery Channel, will ensure The Final Pitch Dubai is produced to the highest standards. 'Being a big consumer and fan of business shows, I am thrilled to be co-executive producer on The Final Pitch Dubai,' said Reim El Houni. 'Having executive produced TV shows in Dubai for close to two decades and seen how the entrepreneurial ecosystem has developed, I think now is the right time to create impactful content that can shine a light on young businesses that will shape tomorrow.' John Aguilar, creator and host of The Final Pitch and founder of Dragon's Nest, said: 'Dubai is the perfect home for our first edition in the Middle East. The city's thriving startup scene, forward-thinking investors, and reputation for innovation make it an ideal setting for The Final Pitch.' The show is currently shortlisting its investor-judges with Aguilar and team scheduled to meet with and finalize the high-profile panel by March. 'We want to make sure that the investor-judges we invite will represent and celebrate the diversity of the Dubai business community and have venture capital, corporates, government, and even family offices as part of our panel,' he said. 'I'm personally looking forward to going on the tours of the businesses of the judges because this is a show that will truly showcase Dubai's top businesses to the world – and what we can learn from them.' About The Final Pitch The Final Pitch is an Asian business reality TV show produced by the leading Asian production house Dragon's Nest, where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their innovative ideas to top investors and industry experts. Launched in 2017, the show has empowered the next generation of entrepreneurs by connecting emerging talent with strategic mentorship and funding opportunities - over 350 start-ups have participated, generating millions of US dollars in funding. Following its success, The Final Pitch is expanding beyond borders with The Final Pitch: Dubai, its inaugural edition in the Middle East, furthering its mission to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. Future UAE editions are being planned for Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, and for Riyadh, Oman, and Bahrain. For more information or interview requests, please contact: thefinalpitch@ To express interest to be an investor-judge, partner or sponsor, please contact: admin@ or monica@
