Diverse panel will bring deep expertise across real estate, Web3, sustainability, digital economy, and venture capital to business reality TV show
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DUBAI, UAE, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 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.
This exciting lineup features notable figures such as Bijan Alizadeh, Founding Partner of Cypher Capital and Co-Founder of Phoenix Group PLC; Dr. Mohanad Alwadiya, known as “The Wolf of Real Estate” and CEO of Harbor Real Estate; Sami Khoreibi, a seasoned “entrepreneur turned investor turned entrepreneur” and founding partner of Incubayt Investments Ltd.; and Jigar Sagar, a visionary investor and strategic government advisor who is the Founder and Managing Partner of Triliv Holdings.
The Final Pitch, which is Asia’s longest-running business reality TV show, is making its much-anticipated Middle East debut in Dubai. The show employs a proven format designed to empower ambitious founders through targeted mentorship from domain experts and offers contestants an all-access personal tour of the investor-judges’ businesses—an exceptional opportunity for funding and collaboration.
Tasked with evaluating high-potential pitches, the investor-judge panel is set to challenge founders to refine their ideas while providing them with access to exclusive markets, strategic resources, and smart capital, setting the stage for innovation.
Now open for Applications: UAE Startups Invited to Pitch
Applications are currently being accepted from both UAE-based and international entrepreneurs wishing to pitch their business ideas to the esteemed panel of investor-judges. Startup founders selected for the show will have a unique opportunity to showcase their ventures, gain hands-on mentorship, and potentially secure investment funding.
The format of The Final Pitch includes high-caliber mentors who provide practical and strategic guidance to the entrepreneurial contestants. Each investor-judge actively engages with their chosen entrepreneurs by inviting them to their businesses, offering them special access to their networks and insights. This structure ensures that the founders receive invaluable feedback and insights as they prepare for the high-stakes finale.
Applications can be submitted at the show’s website, TheFinalPitch.world.
Deadline for submissions is set for May 27, 2025.
The show, produced by the award-winning production company Dragon’s Nest, and supported in the UAE by local partner Ti22 Films, led by CEO Reim El Houni—who also serves as Co-Executive Producer—will be filmed entirely in Dubai. Production is slated to begin in June 2025, utilizing key locations throughout the city, with the show set to air exclusively on OSN and OSN+ in Q4 of the same year.
“Dubai is one of the most exciting places in the world to build and grow a business right now,” remarked John Aguilar, creator and host of The Final Pitch and Founder of Dragon’s Nest, LLC FZ. “Our mission has always been to spotlight visionary founders and connect them with real opportunities for investment and mentorship. With this inaugural UAE edition in Dubai, we aim to contribute meaningfully to the country’s vision of fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and a knowledge-based economy—ultimately assisting in developing the next generation of business leaders.”
About The Final Pitch
The Final Pitch is a business reality TV show produced by the leading Asian production house, Dragon’s Nest (now Dragon’s Nest LLC FZ in Dubai). The show provides a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to pitch their innovative ideas to top investors and industry experts.
Since its launch in 2017, The Final Pitch has empowered the next generation of entrepreneurs by introducing them to strategic mentorship and funding opportunities. With over 350 start-ups having participated, the show has facilitated millions of US dollars in funding and established numerous strategic partnerships.
Following its success, the show is expanding beyond borders with The Final Pitch: Dubai, marking its first edition in the Middle East. This series aims to further its mission of promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. Plans for future editions in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and even in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain are already in development.
For more information about the show, visit TheFinalPitch.world.
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