Falcons of Majlis, a new trust-led startup investment platform in the UAE produced by NKN Media, has announced its four principal investors. The platform, mentored by entrepreneur and Bollywood actor Suneil Shetty, is positioned to accelerate growth within the UAE’s expanding startup ecosystem, which currently hosts over 5,600 companies.
Quick Facts
- New UAE-based startup investment platform launched.
- Announced four principal industry leaders as investors.
- Aims to accelerate growth in the local ecosystem.
Meet the Falcons: The Investors Shaping the Platform
The platform is backed by a group of established entrepreneurs and investors with deep roots in the UAE’s business community.
Maqsood Mohammed, Founder and Chairman of AFM Holding, is a self-made entrepreneur with a portfolio spanning AI, energy, e-commerce, and media.
“I started with nothing and built everything through resilience and the right people. The UAE gave me that stage. Falcons of Majlis gives today’s founders what no one gave me: the open door. Never give up isn’t a slogan. It’s how this country was built.”
Dr. Dhiraj Kantilal Jain, Founder and Chairman of 1XL Holdings, leads a venture studio with a goal of scaling over 100 businesses, focusing on a systems-driven approach to building companies.
“Build with intent, not for attention. The UAE doesn’t celebrate noise; it rewards foundations. Falcons of Majlis is the first platform I’ve seen that filters for exactly that.”
Rakesh Mirchandani, Co-Founder and CEO of RNR International Real Estate and Co-Founder and Managing Partner at RRS International Development, brings a global investor network and a track record of billions in transactions to the table.
Sanjay Dhawan, Founder and CEO of Habitat Real Estate and Co-Founder and Managing Partner at RRS International Development, offers over three decades of global market experience.
“Dubai doesn’t wait for clarity; it creates it. This city has always turned uncertainty into advantage, and the founders coming through Falcons of Majlis are the next proof of that.”
Both Mirchandani and Dhawan added, “We strongly believe the UAE is a land of opportunity where dreams transform into reality, inspired by visionary leadership that continues to shape its growth.”
About Falcons of Majlis
Falcons of Majlis is the UAE’s first trust-led startup investment platform. Produced by NKN Media and mentored by Suneil Shetty, it connects promising startups with experienced investors and industry leaders to support the country’s innovation ecosystem.
Source: Mystartupworld
