INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
EARLY-STAGE FUNDING FOR START-UPS – LEARN
HOW TO GET IT
At the beginning , most start-ups rely on funding heavilyw , but obtaining it can be difficult . Ryaan Sharif , General Manager at Flat6Labs UAE , speaks to us about it and how SMEs can win investments .
With the steady rise in entrepreneurship in the UAE , it ’ s possible you ’ re reading this because you believe you ’ ve got the next big innovation . A business idea that will blow aside the competition and render you the undisputed leader of your market . Perhaps you do , and perhaps it will . Perhaps you have already done your homework ; it is important to find a market gap . And perhaps you have something unique to offer ; it is an undeniable bonus if you can create a potentially disruptive solution or service . But a reality all entrepreneurs must come to terms with is that you will not be able to disrupt anything , win anything or get anywhere without a strong entry into the market . You need capital .
The UAE has a well-deserved reputation for being business-friendly . Favourable www . intelligentfin . tech
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