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Founder Residency program by the #1 most active VC in the UAE, Oraseya Capital
EXCLUSIVE PROGRAM
Launchpad is a 6-month, in-person founder residency by Oraseya Capital, built to support startups before they are ready for investment by providing the right environment to execute faster. We work with founders at the earliest stages — often before traction or product — offering the structure and support needed to move forward. Whether refining an idea, building a product, or exploring traction, Launchpad gives you a strong foundation.
Launchpad is a 6-month, in-person founder residency by Oraseya Capital that supports early-stage startups before they are investment-ready. It helps founders move faster through structured support, guidance, and access - whether they are refining an idea, building a product, or exploring early traction.
6 Months
6 Months
Founder Residency
Founder Residency
Founder Residency
In Person
In Person
Dubai Based
Dubai Based
Dubai Based
Selective
Selective
Founder Cohort
Founder Cohort
Founder Cohort
PROGRAM BENEFITS
A comprehensive 6-month program designed to support founders at every stage — from building to funding.
24/7 access to Oraseya Capital’s UAE office for up to 3 team members (6 months)
Complimentary parking for your team
Access to exclusive Oraseya Capital events and network
Software credits and partner discounts to support scaling
Community of 60+ portfolio companies
50+ expert-led workshops across Legal, Tech, Finance, and more
Weekly office hours with industry experts
Monthly pitch practice sessions with feedback
Fast-track consideration for the SANDBOX Investment Program
Invitations to investor networking events
Preferential rates for business licensing (if required)
Learn from experienced operators and guest speakers
Exchange ideas and feedback with peers
Gain exposure to how early-stage companies evolve
Build within a focused and supportive setting
Build with confidence
Build with confidence
Build with confidence
Zero Cost.
Highly Selective.
Built for Serious Founders only.
Zero Cost.
Highly Selective.
Built for Serious Founders only.
Zero Cost.
Highly Selective.
Built for Serious Founders only.
RIGHT ENVIROMENT
Building alone slows progress and limits perspective.
Built for startups with substance, ambition, and a clear commitment to execution
Designed for founders who value building alongside high-caliber peers
Created for teams ready to enter a serious ecosystem for long-term company growth
Learn from experienced operators and guest speakers
Exchange ideas and feedback with peers
Gain exposure to how early-stage companies evolve
Build within a focused and supportive setting
So what’s it all about?
A hands-on program designed for serious founders, focused on building real momentum and preparing you for institutional investment.
Build real momentum from idea to investor-ready stage
Gain visibility for future investment consideration
Receive hands-on support across product, positioning, and growth
Work closely with experienced investors and decision-makers
Learn from experienced operators and guest speakers
Exchange ideas and feedback with peers
Gain exposure to how early-stage companies evolve
Build within a focused and supportive setting
Who are we?
Oraseya Capital is an award- winning VC based in Dubai, investing from pre-Seed to Series B stages.
Learn what it takes to fundraise, from a top VC with 60+ companies
Sharpen your edge in investor relations, growth & go-to-market
Work alongside investors for up to 6 months in their office
Learn from experienced operators and guest speakers
Exchange ideas and feedback with peers
Gain exposure to how early-stage companies evolve
Build within a focused and supportive setting
Be part of growing community of ambitious founders.
The growing
community of founders.
Be part of growing community of ambitious founders.
The growing
community of founders.
UAEs most active VC
Strong Network Benefits
Level Up
UAEs most active VC
UAEs most active VC
UAEs most active VC
Part of a Bigger Ecosystem
Launchpad is the first entry point into Oraseya Capital. Build within the ecosystem, connect with the team, and understand what it takes to reach the next stage.
Launchpad is the first entry point into Oraseya Capital. Build within the ecosystem, connect with the team, and understand what it takes to reach the next stage.
MVP to Preseed
Preseed to Seed
Late Seed to Serie B
REVIEWS
Why founders love LaunchPad
Being part of SANDBOX by Oraseya Capital gave us clarity, focus, and the momentum to move faster alongside experienced founders and mentors.
Partnering with RetailHub gave us better accuracy, reliability, and the ability to deliver a stronger customer experience using AI solutions.
Closing our pre-seed round gave us momentum, confidence, and the ability to scale faster alongside strong investors and a focused team.
Attending the session gave us clarity on how investors think and reinforced the importance of building scalable, real-world solutions.
Being part of SANDBOX helped us grow from an early-stage idea to real traction with stronger focus and guidance from mentors.
Joining SANDBOX by Oraseya Capital gave us the momentum to grow faster, refine our product, and expand with support from experienced mentors.
Being part of SANDBOX by Oraseya Capital gave us clarity, focus, and the momentum to move faster alongside experienced founders and mentors.
Partnering with RetailHub gave us better accuracy, reliability, and the ability to deliver a stronger customer experience using AI solutions.
Closing our pre-seed round gave us momentum, confidence, and the ability to scale faster alongside strong investors and a focused team.
Attending the session gave us clarity on how investors think and reinforced the importance of building scalable, real-world solutions.
Being part of SANDBOX helped us grow from an early-stage idea to real traction with stronger focus and guidance from mentors.
Joining SANDBOX by Oraseya Capital gave us the momentum to grow faster, refine our product, and expand with support from experienced mentors.
Being part of SANDBOX by Oraseya Capital gave us clarity, focus, and the momentum to move faster alongside experienced founders and mentors.
Partnering with RetailHub gave us better accuracy, reliability, and the ability to deliver a stronger customer experience using AI solutions.
Closing our pre-seed round gave us momentum, confidence, and the ability to scale faster alongside strong investors and a focused team.
Attending the session gave us clarity on how investors think and reinforced the importance of building scalable, real-world solutions.
Being part of SANDBOX helped us grow from an early-stage idea to real traction with stronger focus and guidance from mentors.
Joining SANDBOX by Oraseya Capital gave us the momentum to grow faster, refine our product, and expand with support from experienced mentors.
Being part of SANDBOX by Oraseya Capital gave us clarity, focus, and the momentum to move faster alongside experienced founders and mentors.
Partnering with RetailHub gave us better accuracy, reliability, and the ability to deliver a stronger customer experience using AI solutions.
Closing our pre-seed round gave us momentum, confidence, and the ability to scale faster alongside strong investors and a focused team.
Attending the session gave us clarity on how investors think and reinforced the importance of building scalable, real-world solutions.
Being part of SANDBOX helped us grow from an early-stage idea to real traction with stronger focus and guidance from mentors.
Joining SANDBOX by Oraseya Capital helped us grow faster, refine our product, and scale with expert support.
Being part of SANDBOX by Oraseya Capital gave us clarity, focus, and the momentum to move faster alongside experienced founders and mentors.
Partnering with RetailHub gave us better accuracy, reliability, and the ability to deliver a stronger customer experience using AI solutions.
Closing our pre-seed round gave us momentum, confidence, and the ability to scale faster alongside strong investors and a focused team.
Attending the session gave us clarity on how investors think and reinforced the importance of building scalable, real-world solutions.
Being part of SANDBOX helped us grow from an early-stage idea to real traction with stronger focus and guidance from mentors.
Joining SANDBOX by Oraseya Capital helped us grow faster, refine our product, and scale with expert support.
Being part of SANDBOX by Oraseya Capital gave us clarity, focus, and the momentum to move faster alongside experienced founders and mentors.
Partnering with RetailHub gave us better accuracy, reliability, and the ability to deliver a stronger customer experience using AI solutions.
Closing our pre-seed round gave us momentum, confidence, and the ability to scale faster alongside strong investors and a focused team.
Attending the session gave us clarity on how investors think and reinforced the importance of building scalable, real-world solutions.
Being part of SANDBOX helped us grow from an early-stage idea to real traction with stronger focus and guidance from mentors.
Joining SANDBOX by Oraseya Capital helped us grow faster, refine our product, and scale with expert support.
Application are always open
We enroll the best-of-the-best on a rolling basis
Selection Criteria
• High-calibre founders with strong conviction
• Experimental, execution-focused mindset
• Clear long-term potential
• Pitch deck required
• Built for idea, MVP & Pre-Seed stage startups
• Dubai-based founders preferred
Application are always open
We enroll the best-of-the-best on a rolling basis
Selection Criteria
• High-calibre founders with strong conviction
• Experimental, execution-focused mindset
• Clear long-term potential
• Pitch deck required
• Built for idea, MVP & Pre-Seed stage startups
• Dubai-based founders preferred
Founder Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Find clear answers to the most common questions about Launchpad, including eligibility,
program structure, and what you can expect throughout the journey.
Am I eligible if I applied to SANDBOX before?
Yes. Applying to or being rejected from SANDBOX does not affect your eligibility for Launchpad. Each program is evaluated independently based on your current stage.
Is investment guaranteed after Launchpad?
No. There is no guaranteed investment at the end of Launchpad. However, the program is designed to help founders become better prepared for SANDBOX and potential funding opportunities.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Am I eligible if I applied to SANDBOX before?
Yes. Applying to or being rejected from SANDBOX does not affect your eligibility for Launchpad. Each program is evaluated independently based on your current stage.
Is investment guaranteed after Launchpad?
No. There is no guaranteed investment at the end of Launchpad. However, the program is designed to help founders become better prepared for SANDBOX and potential funding opportunities.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Am I eligible if I applied to SANDBOX before?
Yes. Applying to or being rejected from SANDBOX does not affect your eligibility for Launchpad. Each program is evaluated independently based on your current stage.
Is investment guaranteed after Launchpad?
No. There is no guaranteed investment at the end of Launchpad. However, the program is designed to help founders become better prepared for SANDBOX and potential funding opportunities.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Am I eligible if I applied to SANDBOX before?
Yes. Applying to or being rejected from SANDBOX does not affect your eligibility for Launchpad. Each program is evaluated independently based on your current stage.
Is investment guaranteed after Launchpad?
No. There is no guaranteed investment at the end of Launchpad. However, the program is designed to help founders become better prepared for SANDBOX and potential funding opportunities.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.
Can funded startups still apply?
Yes. Funded startups can still apply if they are at an early stage and can benefit from the structure, environment, and ecosystem support offered by Launchpad.