The GCC Founder Institute, the local chapter of the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator, is proud to announce the newest Alumni from the GCC Fall 2024 program.
After meticulous selection process and intense four months of aggressive business-building sprints, constant evaluation, and feedback from investors and mentors, just 25 companies were able to make it through.
Each of these Founders have demonstrated a high level of perseverance and creativity, and their businesses have been thoroughly vetted and supported by a panel of GCC's top startup experts and investors.
And now, without further ado, we present the Alumni of the GCC program:
- INNOVIX Foodtech pvt ltd - Building a a quick-service restaurant chain bringing a fresh, fusion take on Texas BBQ to the Indian fast-casual scene, blending bold flavors with a modern, takeaway-friendly dining experience.
- Quintill - An EdTech company providing AI-powered solutions for schools, universities, and examination bodies, offering automated grading and remote proctoring to reduce operational costs and streamline assessments.
- GaragePotti - Connecting vehicle owners in Bangladesh with trusted, on-demand mechanics to ensure fast, transparent, and reliable automotive repair and maintenance services.
- ChartXpert, Inc. - Empowering traders and investors by offering advanced charting tools, real-time market insights, and educational resources, all while simplifying financial analysis.
- eyeverda - Developing a mobile app that connects consumers with local restaurants and stores in Africa to purchase surplus food at discounted prices, helping businesses reduce food waste while promoting sustainability.
- ovii - Provifing a SaaS platform that leverages AI to automate candidate screening through video interview analysis, code quality assessments, and subjective answer evaluation.
- Digital Pulz Private Limited - Developing software solutions for veterinary clinics, helping them increase revenue and gain better visibility into vital business functions, while offering pet owners tools to manage their pets’ health records.
- MUAB - Offering a social media platform focused on knowledge sharing, empowering professionals and content creators to monetize informative content while helping users access valuable, relevant information for personal and financial growth.
- StartupBldr, Inc. - Empowering startup founders by Providing a dynamic online education ecosystem that equipq them with transformative tools, expert mentorship, and actionable frameworks to launch, grow, and scale with confidence.
- Benefit Community Corporation - Enabling companies to boost their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) budget by involving employees while supporting their wellness and entertainment through a loyalty app.
- Icetoon Corp. - Developing a web-based 3D creator tool for kids' content creators. This tool allows creators to build stories in just five simple steps and transform them into engaging 3D interactive experiences for children.
- ArcheloLAB - Helping architects and design professionals win premium projects and streamline their workflows, boosting profitability while delivering more beautiful, high-quality homes for their clients.
- STEMA-Do - Developing "Catchy", a tutoring platform, like Uber for education, that connects primary and secondary students with affordable, high-quality tutors through automated matching and real-time availability.
- Next Archer Inc - Developing a digital platform that helps young adults turn ideas into reality through interconnected applications and services, fostering a human-centered economy while addressing misinformation, productivity loss, and AI-induced job displacement.
- Jsmon Private Limited - Helping enterprises secure their websites by continuously monitoring JavaScript for exposed secrets and vulnerabilities, preventing data breaches and safeguarding sensitive information.
- Go Global - Helping Chinese expats and businesses by providing an app that integrates localized everyday life services and tailored business solutions, focusing on markets where Chinese communities are still emerging and lack such platform.
- Layer Flow Gateway FZCO - Providing a SaaS app that helps merchants and customers execute secure, compliant cryptocurrency transactions with advanced real-time compliance and risk analysis tools.
- RFPWise -RFP "Request For Proposal" - Offering an AI-powered platform that helps IT leaders create precise technical RFP documents by guiding them through requirements gathering, stakeholder alignment, and market insights, preventing technology project failures before they happen.
- La Mesa Creative - Empowering founders in the MENA region with an AI-enhanced, on-demand creative design platform that offers localized, culturally relevant solutions to streamline execution and boost marketing efficiency.
- Mentra - Providing accessible, anonymous mental health support through a customizable AI therapist that leverages GenAI trained in CBT and DBT, combined with predictive AI using biomarkers for deeply personalized care.
- The Daisy - Improving customer access to exceptional beauty and wellness services by connecting users with vetted providers showcasing real proof of their work, ensuring top-quality experiences while helping businesses thrive.
- BackToMove - Developing accessible, gamified neurorehabilitation devices that integrate BCI, VR, and robotics, empowering stroke survivors with effective, engaging at-home recovery solutions.
- Tareegi tech Ltd - Transforming access to African commodities by providing an investment platform that empowers everyday investors while fostering economic growth, supporting SMEs, and promoting sustainable, inclusive trade practices.
- ORDERLAB - Offering a B2B ordering platform that helps SME buyers and suppliers streamline inefficient procurement practices with a lightweight, nimble SaaS solution.
- AccelRevenue Tech Private Limited - Providing a centralized platform that streamlines financial, legal, compliance, and HR services while connecting startups in accelerators and incubators to a network of vetted investors.
The GCC Fall 2024 program would not have been possible without help, because it truly takes a city to raise a startup.
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GCC Local Directors
We would first like to thank the Local Directors of the GCC Founder Institute: Ayhan K. Isaacs (Head of Global Growth, Founder Institute), Carmen Mateos ( Innovation Program Lead, Entrepreneur.com), Dr. Hanan El Basha (Founder & CEO, Maverika), FI GCC (-, -), Sameer Sortur (Founder & CEO , SquareCircle Ventures). Our Local Leaders play an incredibly important role in building the local Founder Institute program, and creating an environment and network in GCC that is conducive to building to great companies.
In addition, the GCC Fall 2024 program was supported by some of GCC's top technology organizations, including:
Some of GCC’s top startup mentors helped our founders in the program, including:
In the Founder Institute's pre-seed accelerator program, early-stage entrepreneurs and teams build their business alongside a critical support network of local startup experts that share equity in their success, and through a structured and challenging business-building process that has helped alumni raise over $1.85BN.
After Graduation, the new GCC Founder Institute Portfolio Companies now have a fast-growing company that has been fully validated by experienced startup founders, with access to the Founder Institute's global network and post-graduate support programs to continue building their business.
Leaders of the world’s fastest-growing startups have used the Founder Institute to raise funding, building a co-founding team, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities and 100+ countries, the Founder Institute’s mission is to Globalize Silicon Valley and empower talented and motivated entrepreneurs to build companies that will create one million new jobs.
The next GCC Founder Institute program is being planned now. If you are interested in being notified when applications open, visit FI.co/apply/gcc.
Alumni of the Founder Institute are creating some of the world's fastest growing startups, having raised over $1.85BN in funding, and building products people love across over 200 cities worldwide.
See the most recent news from our Grads at FI.co/news, or learn more about their stories at FI.co/graduates.
