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AGCC Investor Night at DMCC: 19 groundbreaking startups from Harvard and MIT presenting at DMCC
Written by Chiara de Caro, 25. February 2025AGCC hosted with DMCC on February 25, 2025, in Dubai the AGCC Investors Night with elite startups led by MIT and Harvard affiliated founders, joined by leading VCs and investors from the Middle East.
AGCC Investor Night: Where the Future Felt Real
The AGCC Investor Night at DMCC with Crimson Founders was the kind of event that makes you rethink what’s possible. Not because of the setting or the speeches, but because of the ideas. Big, world-changing ideas pitched by founders who seemed like they came straight out of the future. Maybe they did.
This time, the spotlight was on 19 exceptional founders from MIT and Harvard, all part of the Crimson Founders 2025 Cohort. These weren’t your standard startup pitches. There was no “Uber for X” or “AI-powered dating app” nonsense. No fluff about disrupting industries with buzzwords that mean nothing. These were deep-tech breakthroughs rooted in science that’s hard to argue with – the kind of rigor and innovation that those prestigious institutions are known for.
This time, the spotlight was on 19 exceptional founders from MIT and Harvard, all part of the Crimson Founders 2025 Cohort. These weren’t your standard startup pitches. There was no “Uber for X” or “AI-powered dating app” nonsense. No fluff about disrupting industries with buzzwords that mean nothing. These were deep-tech breakthroughs rooted in science that’s hard to argue with – the kind of rigor and innovation that those prestigious institutions are known for.
Not Just Talks, But Conversations That Matter
Imagining the Future, and Then Building It: One founder talked about reversing human aging. Not slowing it down—reversing it. Using stem cell biology that’s been tested in labs, not just sketched out on a napkin. Another startup showed off long-wavelength imaging that could replace X-rays.These weren’t small tweaks on existing technologies. They were ambitious solutions tackling big problems. And that’s what made the night feel different. It was about real innovation with the potential to reshape industries.
The event also featured keynotes that didn’t feel like keynotes. They felt like conversations you’d want to eavesdrop on. John Dagostino (Head of Strategy, Coinbase Institutional) and Prof. Manolis Kellis (Lab Lead, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Kellis Lab) offered insights into the future of tech and investment, sparking conversations that continued long after the talks ended. You got the sense that these weren’t just lectures; they were invitations to think differently.
The event wasn’t just about founders; it was about connecting them with investors who see beyond the next funding round. We were joined by @MEVCA, @Oraseya Capital, @Salica Invest, @Knuru Capital, and @Green Coast Enterprises, among many others. These weren’t just financial backers. They were partners who understood the risks and believed in the vision. It wasn’t just about capital; it was about commitment to ideas that matter.
This AGCC Investor Night showed that the future isn’t just something to predict—it’s something to build. The next wave of transformative companies isn’t years away. It’s happening now, driven by founders who are thinking big and investors who are ready to back them.
The event also featured keynotes that didn’t feel like keynotes. They felt like conversations you’d want to eavesdrop on. John Dagostino (Head of Strategy, Coinbase Institutional) and Prof. Manolis Kellis (Lab Lead, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Kellis Lab) offered insights into the future of tech and investment, sparking conversations that continued long after the talks ended. You got the sense that these weren’t just lectures; they were invitations to think differently.
The event wasn’t just about founders; it was about connecting them with investors who see beyond the next funding round. We were joined by @MEVCA, @Oraseya Capital, @Salica Invest, @Knuru Capital, and @Green Coast Enterprises, among many others. These weren’t just financial backers. They were partners who understood the risks and believed in the vision. It wasn’t just about capital; it was about commitment to ideas that matter.
This AGCC Investor Night showed that the future isn’t just something to predict—it’s something to build. The next wave of transformative companies isn’t years away. It’s happening now, driven by founders who are thinking big and investors who are ready to back them.
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