NEWSLETTER SERIES - Q4 2024

Hello Doha Tech Angels community,

2024 flew by in the blink of an eye: we screened over 400 applications and met with 200+ startups, of which 17 were invited to pitch to DTA’s network of angel investors. Our pitch nights gathered more interest with sessions attracting 50+ attendees – angel and institutional investors alike. This year was a pivoting one for us, as DTA embarked on new initiatives while continuing our core focus on investments in seed-stage companies. We are looking forward to what 2025 has to offer.

Happy National Day ????? and Best Wishes for the New Year!

INVESTMENT UPDATES

DTA invested in three companies this year. One investment was finalized in the last quarter, adding to two investments (Nafas and Barakah) made earlier in the year:

Unipal: A platform connecting brands with the youth through exclusive discounts. It offers brands valuable data analytics on purchasing behaviors, first-time users, and performance metrics. This helps businesses optimize engagement, store performance, and loyalty within the youth demographic. Learn more about Unipal here

PORTFOLIO NEWS

Sküma partners with PSG, Europe’s top football club, marking its entry into the elite sports hydration market. As part of the agreement, the Company will provide Sküma Pro units at PSG’s training center in Poissy. Read more about Sküma here

Praava Health wins the TEAMFund 2024 Global Health Innovation Award for its click-and-brick healthcare system in Bangladesh. TEAMFund?is an impact investor and advisor, transforming global healthcare access through MedTech innovation and digital health technologies. Read more about this here

Nafas officially establishes Doha as its Middle East hub, positioning itself to scale its operations and create healthier indoor environments across the region. The Company received funding from the Startup Qatar Investment Program led by Qatar Development Bank. Read more about this here

ARTICLES WE LIKED

• Five Critical Venture Capital Trends To Watch In 2025 (Forbes) – Read here
• Global Funding Slowed In Q3, Even As AI Continued To Lead (Crunchbase) – Read here
• AI’s $600B Question (SEQUOIA) – Read here