THE WORLD’S LARGEST INVESTOR PROGRAMME

Join 1000+ Investors in Dubai this October.

North Star 2022 was joined by 686 global investors representing a total combined $500 Billion AUM from 53 countries and the most active VCs deploying funds.

In 2023, the Investor Programme is growing to be the largest gathering of Investors across VCs, CVCs, Accelerators, Venture Studios, Angels, and Institutional Investors making it the most diverse programme, offering, and experience for investors at any tech event.

WHAT HAPPENS FOR INVESTORS

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Connect with Startup Founders

Our concierge meetings team matches you with over 1,800+ exhibiting global startups based on your interests, investment levels, and stage preferences. Our meeting service is the only one worldwide that is actually powered by humans not algorithms.

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Meet Fellow Investors

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

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Follow the Conference Programme

Over four days, the Expand North Star conference programme features unicorns, soonicorns, industry experts and founders talking about the investment landscape, the challenges and opportunities in the current economic climate and the future of angel investment.

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Invite-Only Global Investor Forum

Meet senior General and Limited Partners at exclusive networking events during and after show hours who can shed light on the state of investments, global tech investment trends and top tips from starting to extending your portfolio.

Scouting your next big tech business? Join the 1-2-1 Concierge Meetings Programme to meet global startup founders

The Expand North Star investor programme is the first and only matchmaking programme at any startup event that is run by humans – ensuring that the businesses you meet matter to you and suit your interests and investment plans.

In 2022, our concierge meetings team arranged and confirmed 2,400 meetings between investors and startups.

Investor Lounge Sponsor

Sessions that tackle real issues, discuss real business, and first-hand experiences in the current funding climate on the Expand North Star Stage

Venture builders will gather to tackle the new models of building innovative companies and backing them to result in amazing success stories.

THE VENTURE STUDIO SUMMIT

Accelerator managers gather to clear the fog surrounding topics on the growing importance of accelerators in the startup community and backing early stage founders in the current funding climate.

THE ACCELERATOR SUMMIT

Do you have the capital and expertise to back founders with the next big idea? Join the Expand North Star Angel community whether you are just starting out in scouting ideas or an active Angel investor, join the programme and networking opportunities and our special Angel Sunday.

LAUNCHING ANGEL SUNDAY

More about Angel Sunday

Exclusive, Invite-Only Investor Forum connecting international Senior GPs and LPs, discussing how to navigate the funding ecosystem, financing, exit strategies, and the LP relationship.

ARE LPS ACTIVE? CLEARING OUT THE FOG AT THE INVITE-ONLY GLOBAL INVESTOR FORUM

Listen to our latest podcasts highlighting the investment opportunities within the GCC

Join the Investor Programme to Create Your Personal Itinerary

Investor Onboarding

April 1

Meet Your Personal Concierge Manager

July 1

Finalize Your Personal Itineraries

September 1

Expand North Star Week

October 15

Post-Event Touchbase with Investor Relations Team

November 15

All About the Networking

Join the The Deck at Expand North Star, evening parties, concerts, comedy nights, and more as the sun sets on the business side of things!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2022

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Meetings between investors and startups

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Investors meet an average of 30 qualified startups per day

$ billion

Assets under Management represented

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Investors plan to invest an average of $1.5 Million