Pitch Pit: TaqwaTech by Gobi Partners | Peatix tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2021-11-15T10:18:46+08:00 Peatix Raof Zainuddin Pitch Pit: TaqwaTech by Gobi Partners tag:peatix.com,2019:event-688644 2019-06-20T14:00:00MYT 2019-06-20T14:00:00MYT Gobi Partners is calling all “TaqwaTech” startups to pitch for up to US$1 Million in funding at Malaysia Tech Week. Eight companies will have a shot at an investment from Gobi Partners for up to US$1 M based on their eight (8)-minute pitches to our panel of experienced judges who have high track records in the Muslim digital market. Come join us to watch the startups battle head-to-head for up to US$1 million in funding! What is TaqwaTech? TaqwaTech is a vertical which targets innovative startups offering products and services that serve Muslim consumers, businesses or communities all around the world. It is a growing sector that transcends borders; businesses that are categorized in this space can be found virtually anywhere in the world that has a sizeable Muslim population. Subsectors covered by TaqwaTech include: content, education, FinTech, F&B, halal cosmetics, modest fashion, non-profit crowdfunding, pharmaceuticals, and travel. Startups that use technology for purpose-driven innovation to serve Muslim consumers, businesses, or communities and the world. TaqwaTech is an inclusive framework that includes: Entrepreneurs building technology-driven products or services for the Halal economy Entrepreneurs building technology-driven products or services that serve majority Muslim economies Muslim entrepreneurs building technology-driven products or services that serve global markets Details Date: 20 June 2019 Time: 2:00PM – 5:00PM Location: The Orbit Fintech Hub Level 3, Vertical Corporate Tower B, Avenue 10, The Vertical No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, Kg. Kerinchi, 59200 Kuala Lumpur 8 Start-ups will be selected for a 8-minute pitch in front of 5 panel judges Potential prize: Up to US$1 M in funding (Subjected to due diligence) *This ticket is for the members of the audience. If you are a startup interested in joining the competition, please do register your interest (HERE)