{"id":10789,"date":"2025-12-22T11:23:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T10:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shams-alyaoum.com\/en\/?p=10789"},"modified":"2025-12-22T11:23:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T10:23:48","slug":"speakup-reaches-the-final-episode-of-the-final-pitch-dubai-on-osn-as-the-only-startup-to-sign-an-investment-agreement-live-on-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shams-alyaoum.com\/en\/speakup-reaches-the-final-episode-of-the-final-pitch-dubai-on-osn-as-the-only-startup-to-sign-an-investment-agreement-live-on-air\/","title":{"rendered":"SpeakUp Reaches the Final Episode of The Final Pitch Dubai on OSN as the Only Startup to Sign an Investment Agreement Live on Air"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SpeakUp<strong>, the AI-powered matching app launched in April 2025 in Dubai, delivered one of the defining moments of the season on OSN\u2019s\u00a0<\/strong><em>The Final Pitch Dubai<\/em><strong>, the regional adaptation of\u00a0<\/strong><em>Shark Tank<\/em><strong>. In the final episode aired on 15th December, SpeakUp became the only startup of the season to receive a direct investment offer when an investor\u2013judge presented the founders with a SAFE agreement live on air.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After the founders left the stage, multiple judges remarked that SpeakUp had the potential to become a unicorn &#8211; citing its scalability, adoption rate, and the size of the market it is positioned to transform.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SpeakUp addresses one of the most persistent operational gaps in the event and media industries: the absence of a single platform where organisers can publish speaker requests, receive applications, communicate directly, and book talent into their event calendar &#8211; all in one workflow.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Traditionally, organisers depend on WhatsApp groups, manual outreach, and disjointed tools,\u00a0<strong>SpeakUp replaces this with a unified AI-driven process:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 organisers publish an event or a speaker request in app<br \/>\n\u2013 speakers apply with one click<br \/>\n\u2013 all responses appear in a centralised interface<br \/>\n\u2013 organisers and speakers communicate through integrated in-app chat<br \/>\n\u2013 bookings are completed through the built-in calendar system<\/p>\n<p>Beyond matching,\u00a0<strong>SpeakUp features the Growth Marketplace<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; an ecosystem offering discounted access to podcast studios, conference venues, photographers, videographers, editors, PR services and other verified partners. This positions SpeakUp not only as a talent-matching engine but as a complete operational layer for events, media, and digital production teams across MENA.<\/p>\n<p>Since filming in May 2025, the platform has undergone rapid expansion, becoming one of the region\u2019s fastest-growing event-tech products. Following the show, SpeakUp secured additional support from a Dubai-based venture fund through direct negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>Today, leading investors in the UAE and UK estimate SpeakUp\u2019s valuation at\u00a0<span lang=\"RU\">$<\/span><strong>50-60 million<\/strong>, driven by its adoption curve, market relevance, and expanding footprint. 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