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THE WORLD’S LARGEST INVESTOR PROGRAMME

1,300+ Investors from 65 Countries Joined Expand North Star 2025

Expand North Star was joined by more than 1,300 global investors representing a total combined $1 Trillion AUM and the most active VCs deploying funds.

The Investor Programme grew to be the largest gathering of Investors across VCs, CVCs, Accelerators, Venture Studios, Angels, and Institutional Investors making it the most diverse programme for investors at any tech event.

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2025 Investor Programme Facts Highlights

1,300+

Investors

$1

Trillion AUM Represented

65

Countries Represented

$7M

Onsite Investment Commitments

$100M – $200M

In Investments Pending Due Diligence

81%

Record-High Pre-Scheduled Meeting Attendance and Onsite Conversion

5,340

Investor & Startup Concierge Meetings

Expand North Star Global Investor Circle

The most active investment funds participate at Expand North Star to find deals, raise capital, and make their next strategic move.

Participating LPs at Expand North Star

FEATURING THE MOST FUTURISTIC CVCs

WHAT HAPPENS FOR INVESTORS?

Connect with Startup Founders

Our personal concierge meetings team, powered by humans, matches you with over 1,800+ exhibiting global startups based on your investment thesis.

Meet Fellow Investors

Meet active tech investors from around the globe to connect over co-investment opportunities, fundraising and new partnerships.

Follow the Conference Programme

Featuring unicorns, soonicorns, investors, and industry experts discussing the investment and startup tech landscape across multiple content tracks.

INVESTMENT DEALS FROM EXPAND NORTH STAR

From Expand North Star to $5M Raised!

What started with a conversation at Expand North Star has grown into a major milestone for UAE proptech startup Smart Bricks.

A 10-Minute Meeting ➡️ $2.2M Investment

A 10-minute meeting at Expand North Star led to a $2.2M in-vestment, connecting Unicorn India Ventures with SatLeo Labs and accelerating the startup’s funding, partnerships, and rapid growth.

Introducing the Expand North Star 2026 Market Access Programme Benefits

Benefit from the Premium Investor Pass to enhance your curated Investor Experience this edition to meet with global and local UAE stakeholders including founders, investors, private and public institutions to facilitate your soft-landing experience and market knowledge.

BENEFITS

COMPLIMENTARY INVESTOR PASS
($0 following vetting)

PREMIUM INVESTOR PASS
($495 following vetting)

1-1 Concierge Meetings Programme

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Investor Insights Hosted Roundtables in Investor Lounge

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Off-Site Official Investor Party

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All-Access Conference Pass to Expand North Star and GITEX GLOBAL

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Dubai Ventures Landscape Breakfast Briefing