Dealfuze, in collaboration with Builders Tribe, today announced the launch of the Middle East and Africa’s first swipe-based investor-founder matchmaking platform, alongside the opening of its closed beta waitlist and the region’s first-ever Dealfuze Online Demo Day, scheduled for May 20, 2026.
Designed to transform how startups connect with capital, Dealfuze introduces a new approach to fundraising, one that prioritizes alignment over access. Inspired by swipe-based matching systems, the platform enables founders and investors to discover one another based on genuine fit, including sector focus, investment thesis, stage, and geography.
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In a region where networks and warm introductions often shape access to funding, Dealfuze aims to democratize access by creating a more transparent and efficient discovery process. By reducing reliance on closed networks and cold outreach, the platform opens up new opportunities for founders across MEA to connect with the right investors.
As part of the launch, the closed beta waitlist is now open to founders and investors across the region. Early registrants will receive priority access to the platform and be automatically eligible to participate in the upcoming demo day.
Register to attend via this link: https://luma.com/qy556k3r
Register to participate via this link: http://www.dealfuze.io
The Dealfuze Online Demo Day will bring together a curated group of startups and investors in a fully virtual format, enabling founders to showcase their ventures while giving investors access to high-potential opportunities across the region.
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Through this collaboration, Builders Tribe continues to expand its role in supporting founders with access, visibility, and ecosystem-driven opportunities. At the same time, Dealfuze introduces a product designed to redefine how startup funding connections are made in MEA.
See more about Builders Tribe on https://linktr.ee/builderstribehq
About Dealfuze
Dealfuze is a swipe-based investor-founder matchmaking platform built for the Middle East and Africa. The platform connects startups and investors based on shared interests, investment criteria, and strategic alignment, making fundraising more accessible and efficient.
Follow Dealfuze on http://www.linkedin.com/in/alsheraie
About Builders Tribe
Builders Tribe is a global community for startup founders, innovators, and tech enthusiasts. Through curated talks, mentorship programs, and networking opportunities, Builders Tribe equips founders with the knowledge, tools, and connections to build successful ventures.
Join the Builders Tribe Community on https://forms.gle/queCMb3WcpSg9SVu5.
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