From Propeller to Pitch: Feb Recap & What’s Ahead
This March edition recaps February's Propeller SF event, highlights exciting wins from our members, and gears up for our upcoming Demo Day—where top Agentic AI founders take the stage!
Each month, we recap the biggest highlights from Viaka and our global network—covering key events, exciting member milestones, and major industry news. Stay in the loop and be part of the journey!
What’s Coming Up at Viaka 📢
📅 Join Us for Viaka’s Agentic AI Demo Day on March 13th: A Glimpse Into the Future of AI
We’re excited to bring together top AI startups and investors for an exclusive Agentic AI Demo Day, where innovation in autonomous decision-making will take center stage.
Agentic AI goes beyond traditional automation by enabling autonomous decision-making systems that can revolutionize industries, streamline processes, and enhance productivity. This event will feature interactive demos where founders will showcase their innovative solutions and practical applications in real-world settings.
🔹 Meet the Founders & Startups:
💡 Jury Panel of Investors:
Ghassan Noursi – Nuwa Capital
Ali Mahmoud – Glasswing Ventures
Jad Fadl – MENA+ VC
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Supportful – Enabling startups to scale with top-tier engineering talent from Lebanon.
Taft – A premier full-service law firm.
Carta – Empowering founders and investors with world-class cap table and equity management solutions.
Seats are limited—sign up now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of MENA startups!
🌎 Viaka’s Expansion
We officially launched city chapters in NYC, Chicago, London, and Toronto! If you want to be part of the core founder group, reach out to Reem (reem@viaka.net).
Last month’s highlights: Viaka’s February
Viaka x Propeller SF Networking Breakfast
We had a fantastic networking breakfast in San Francisco bringing together founders, investors, and tech leaders with ties to the MENA region over delicious food from SAJJ Mediterranean and great conversations. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Welcoming top-tier visionaries into our global network!
Amèle Moussaoui (misaj) – Leading the climate-resilient beauty movement.
Sami Yabroudi (Flatiron Data & AI) – Innovating with embedded data teams for software startups.
At Viaka, we bring together visionary founders, experienced investors, and accomplished professionals who are committed to driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and fueling growth. Our exclusive network provides the resources and connections needed to create meaningful impact across industries.
Wins and Highlights from the Viaka Network
🤜🤛 Supportful x Prickly Pear Health – Thanks to Viaka connections, Supportful (founded by Fadi Boulos) now powers Prickly Pear Health’s engineering team. Plus, Prickly Pear (Imen Maaroufi Clark) also secured pre-seed funding led by Bayless Ventures & AZ VC. 💰
Sherif Kozman (NAYA) – NAYA is shortlisted for the RocketFuel competition at LEAP! 🏆
Code 213 Expands in Algeria & Beyond! – Kamel Haddar’s venture launched its third coding school, expanding digital skills training across North and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Emile Maamary & Steadiwear Secure Pre-Seed Funding – With HaloHealth joining as a follow-on investor.
From HaloHealth’s LI announcement- link in image
