TAQADAM Investor Showcase 2025
28th - 29th January
Every Hero Deserves a Stage
At TAQADAM, we see founders as true heroes—bold visionaries shaping the future. They are problem-solvers, innovators, and risk-takers who dare to dream big and act on those dreams. Their superpower? Turning ambitious ideas into tangible solutions that impact industries, societies, and the world.
Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship is a bold and challenging pursuit—it requires grit, resilience, and an unwavering belief in a better tomorrow. The journey is filled with uncertainty, challenges, and moments of triumph. And yet, these founders remain steadfast, maintaining laser-focus on their mission.
This year, we celebrate the heroes of our 8th TAQADAM cohort—25 startups from 11 countries, spanning 14 industries. Each founder brings a unique story of perseverance and courage, driving innovation across sectors and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Today, they step onto the global Showcase stage, ready to present their ventures to investors and an international audience. This is where startup heroes reveal the products, services, and technologies they’ve worked tirelessly to create—ventures designed to leave a lasting impact on Saudi Arabia and beyond.
Welcome to the TAQADAM 8th Startup Showcase, where the true heroes of entrepreneurship inspire us with their passion and vision.
Startups’ A to Z Guide
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Preparation Check List
- 3 Minutes Pitch Deck for investors (PPT)
- Update your Linktree and make sure it’s working.
- Check your Pitch date and time.
2
Deliverables Required
- Double-check your Linktree, make sure it’s updated & working - before January 25th by 5 PM
- Submit your rehearsal slides - January 25 before 5 PM. Naming Formate: #_StartupName_Rehearsal Investor
- Submit your final slides - January 26th, before 10 PM. Naming Formate: #_StartupName_Final Investor
IMPORTANT: The TAQADAM team will download all slides at the above-mentioned time. We need to arrange them in order and give them to the AV person who needs to run all the files and make sure they are working. This task takes hours!The team will not be responsible for checking late submissions or last-minute alterations.3
Managing Your Time
- It is recommended to keep your schedule clear throughout the event.
- Be ready to be called for an investor meeting anytime.
- Help your fellow TAQADAMpreneurs practice and network with them.
- Be present at the time and location mentioned in your agenda on the app!
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Linktree Tips & Tricks
Dos- Startup name, logo & tagline.
- Calendly link
- OnePager link
- Video of the product if there is any.
- Startup Website
- Startup Social media links
- Links to download the app
- Contact us
Don’ts- Do not link to news.
- Do not link to educational videos.
- Stick to English mainly. Arabic is optional. Another language is not recommended.
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Investor Pitch Best Practices & Tips
Pitching:- Focus on the important highlights.
- Be concise, clear, and direct.
Answering Q&A:- Listen carefully, understand the question, then answer as shortly and clearly as possible.
- Avoid getting defensive or explaining in detail to avoid losing time.
- If received any comments, acknowledge them, but do not comment back.
- If you received a question you are not comfortable answering, say, happy to take this offline.
- Agree with your team members who is answering which questions to avoid awkward moments or fights.
Networking:- You will receive an email from TAQADAM with the investors who showed interest in your startup. Keep an eye on your email at the start of the networking time.
- Read through the investor’s list, and create a hit list of the ones you think are relevant to you.
- TAQADAM team can help you spot the investors during the networking functions.
- Note down the investors who showed the most interest during Q&A time and add them to your hit list.
- Get investors’ contact, and reach out to them first. Don’t wait for their email even if they said they’ll email you.
