

Startup Pitch Lounge – Free From & Fine Food Dubai 2025,” a live in-person pitch and networking event celebrating innovation in organic, plant-based, vegan, and functional foods. Hosted by Foodpreneurs Collective in collaboration with Pitch Lounge at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the event features an investor–distributor judging panel and startup pitches on Wednesday, 19th November 2025 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM GST.
🚀 LAST CALL for Startups to Pitch Live On-Stage in Dubai!
We’re excited to announce the Investor–Judging Panel for our upcoming in-person event:
Startup Pitch Lounge – Free From & Fine Food Dubai 2025
📅 Wednesday, 19th November 2025
🕑 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM GST (UTC+4)
📍 Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
Organised by Foodpreneurs Collective, in collaboration with Pitch Lounge and Free From & Fine Food Dubai 2025.
🌿 Confirmed Investor–Distributor Panel:
@Giovanna Melfi (VERBA / Hyperlight Ventures) – Business Creative Leader & Investor Relations Expert | Founder, VERBA | LP & Board Advisor, Hyperlight Ventures | Former Senior Executive, Burberry & Ermenegildo Zegna
@Jeremy Nathaniel Goh Kong Wei (World Food Chain / World Food Hub) – Group Chairman & CEO | Venture Capitalist | Expert in FoodTech, Agritech, and Global Food Systems | Member, Dubai Chamber of Commerce
@Kavita Madhvani (Fighter Shots) – Co-Founder of Fighter Shots | LBS MBA | Former Finance Professional | Building a global wellness & functional drink brand
@Sir Malachi Halliday – MSME Funding & Sustainability Expert | Advisor to UAE Ministry & Techstars | Knighted for Social Work & Inclusion | Speaker at GITEX, AIM Congress, and Global Innovation Forums
🌍 Event Highlights:
Healthy | Organic | Plant-Based | Vegan | Functional | Fine Food Innovation
🎯 Opportunities:
✅ Pitch your FoodTech, CPG, or Functional Food startup
✅ Gain visibility among 20,000+ international food professionals
✅ Receive live investor feedback & media exposure
✅ Network with industry mentors, distributors, and accelerators
⏰ Deadline:
Confirm your slot by Monday, 12th November (8 PM GST)
🎤 Only 5 Pitch Slots Available!
Free Entry | Limited Attendance & Pitch Tickets Available
🔗 Registration link in comments.
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12 November 2025 à 16h17
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