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Letsia Expands Investment Horizons Through Strategic Presence at GITEX 2025
In line with its commitment to exploring cutting-edge digital trends and expanding its investment portfolio, Letsia continues its strategic participation in GITEX Global 2025, currently underway in Dubai. The event, now in its second day, has attracted top global tech firms, innovators, and venture capitalists. Chairman Mohamed Rabie Moawad affirmed that Letsia’s presence this year is driven by a purely investment-oriented vision, with the goal of identifying promising opportunities in artificial intelligence, smart education, fintech, and emerging technologies. The company’s representatives have engaged with forward-thinking startups and innovative solution providers from over 100 countries. As part of its agenda, Letsia’s team attended the Expand North Star 2025—the world’s largest gathering for startups and investors—held under the GITEX umbrella. Since its inception in 2016, the event has seen remarkable growth, with participating startups increasing from 350 to over 2,000, a growth rate of 471%. The number of investors has risen from 150 to 1,200, while international representation has expanded from 39 to over 100 countries. Letsia commended the exceptional organization of the event and expressed gratitude to the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy for their pivotal role in positioning Dubai as a global hub for the digital economy and innovation. The company also praised the leadership support behind the event, especially the visits by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, underlining the government’s dedication to smart economic transformation. Through its presence at GITEX 2025, Letsia reaffirms its mission to be a key regional force in technology-led investment and a connector between capital, innovation, and impactful change.
14-10-2025
Letsia Forward Program Opens the Door for Financial Support and Investment in Top Participating Startups
Letsia Youth—the organizing body and official sponsor of the Letsia Forward Program—has announced the expansion of the program to include direct financial support and the opportunity for investment in selected high-potential startup projects participating in the current edition. This strategic move reflects a major step in Letsia Youth’s role within the entrepreneurship ecosystem, transitioning from offering training and mentorship only to providing real funding and investment opportunities for promising early-stage companies. The expansion aligns with the broader vision of the parent company, Letsia Holding, to build an integrated ecosystem that combines training, development, funding, and investor access—helping entrepreneurs strengthen their chances of success during their early phases. A Comprehensive Approach Combining Training and Funding Through this initiative, the program aims to: Provide seed funding for standout projects within the program Select high-growth startups for direct investment Support founders in building their Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) Accelerate their readiness for investor pitches Connect startups with a network of mentors, experts, and investment partners Selection Criteria for Funded Startups The evaluation process will consider: Innovation and strength of the idea Team readiness and execution capability Market size and scalability Growth potential Financial and operational viability Working teams within Letsia Youth are developing a transparent and fair assessment framework to ensure that the strongest projects receive appropriate financial and investment support. A Step Toward Supporting Founders from the Very Beginning Program management confirmed that this initiative responds to the rising need among entrepreneurs for programs that combine: Professional training Technical and operational support And finally, funding and investment This makes the Letsia Forward Program one of the most comprehensive and impactful initiatives supporting early-stage startups in the region. Preparing to Announce the First Batch of Funded Projects In the coming weeks, Letsia Youth is expected to announce: The startups selected for funding The amount of financial support provided Details of potential investments Plans for incubation and follow-up With this step, Letsia Youth continues to strengthen its position as a leading supporter of entrepreneurs in the region, transforming the Letsia Forward Program into an integrated platform for training, funding, and scalable growth capable of creating real impact in the startup ecosystem.
28-11-2025
Letsia Youth Continues Its Preparations to Welcome Participants to the Letsia Forward Program
Letsia Youth is intensifying its preparations ahead of the Letsia Forward Program, which is set to launch in approximately 15 days. The event hall is currently undergoing organized and structured setup work, including technical preparations, logistical arrangements, and the design of interactive display areas that will welcome entrepreneurs and participating startups. Organizing teams within Letsia Youth, in coordination with Letsia Holding, are preparing dedicated spaces for presentations, demo areas for showcasing startup projects, and advanced audio-visual systems to ensure a professional and seamless experience for participants and guests. Aesthetic touches are also being implemented throughout the venue, including visual identity elements of the program, reception areas, and digital displays featuring promotional messages about the event and its role in supporting and empowering entrepreneurs during the upcoming phase. Letsia Youth emphasized that the scale of the ongoing preparations reflects the importance of the event, especially as it marks a major milestone in advancing training, development, and connecting entrepreneurs with investors — notably with the official launch of the OD Fund platform during the program. In the coming days, additional behind-the-scenes photos and updates from inside the hall will be shared, showcasing the progress made as the event approaches its official opening.
02-12-2025
Letsia Forward Program Announces the Completion of Participant Selection and Reveals a Major International Expansion Across Three Countries
The Letsia Forward Program has officially announced the completion of its participant selection for the upcoming edition, following an exceptionally strong registration period that witnessed unprecedented demand from entrepreneurs and startups across the region and beyond. This overwhelming response highlights the growing position of the program as one of the leading platforms for startup development and investment readiness. Program management confirmed that the number of applications significantly exceeded expectations, prompting early preparations for the second edition of the program, which is planned to launch shortly after the conclusion of the current edition. The tentative target for the next cycle is June 2026. In a strategic move reflecting the program’s international ambitions, preparations are underway to launch the second edition simultaneously in three countries: United Arab Emirates Arab Republic of Egypt Germany This expansion aims to widen the program’s impact and provide entrepreneurs from different markets with equal access to an integrated training and investment-oriented experience. The Letsia Forward Program delivers a comprehensive entrepreneurial journey that includes business model development, investment readiness, pitch preparation, executive mentoring, and direct access to funding opportunities through the broader Letsia ecosystem. The program is organized under the sponsorship of Letsia Youth, with strategic backing from the parent company Letsia Holding, as part of the group’s long-term vision to build a fully integrated entrepreneurial platform combining training, development, and investment. Mohamed Rabie Moawad, Chairman of Letsia Holding, stated that the remarkable demand for the program reflects a real market need for platforms that go beyond traditional training and focus on building investment-ready companies with real growth potential. He added that the planned simultaneous expansion across three countries represents a major milestone in the program’s evolution and reflects the group’s confidence in the model it has developed. From his side, Jonathan Mark Robert, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Letsia Holding and Executive Supervisor of the Letsia Forward Program, emphasized that the current edition of the program has demonstrated outstanding levels of commitment, professionalism, and readiness among participating entrepreneurs. He noted that the team is actively working to position Letsia Forward as a truly international platform that operates according to global standards in both training and investor engagement. He further added that the early preparations for launching the program in the UAE, Egypt, and Germany at the same time clearly demonstrate the strategic direction of Letsia toward expanding its real entrepreneurial impact beyond local markets. The early announcement of the second edition and its planned international scope stands as a strong indicator of the success achieved by the current program and confirms Letsia’s strategic direction toward transforming Letsia Forward into a sustainable regional and global platform for building the next generation of entrepreneurs and high-growth startups.
06-12-2025