Investment Opportunities

Maria had a brilliant idea. She figured out a way to make packaging from banana leaves — strong, biodegradable, beautiful. Her prototypes were ready, her small team was fired up, and her local community in Bacolod City loved it.

But money? That was another story.

She pitched, she emailed, she entered every competition she could. Still no funding. And the truth is, Maria’s story isn’t rare — it’s the norm.

The Money Is Out There — So Why Aren’t Entrepreneurs Getting It?

Let’s put some numbers on it. In 2022, global venture capital hit over $300 billion. But only a tiny slice of entrepreneurs got a piece of that pie. Unless you live in San Francisco, know someone at a fund, or already have traction, you’re probably locked out of the capital club.

It’s not a lack of ideas. It’s a lack of access.

You Don’t Just Need Money — You Need the Right Money

When we talk to founders, we hear the same thing again and again:

“We’re not just looking for cash — we’re looking for partners who believe in what we’re building.”

The right investor isn’t just a bank account. They’re your early champion. They open doors. They ask hard questions when no one else does. They push you — and your company — to grow.

But finding them? That’s where things get tricky.

That’s Why The Dealmakers Exists

We started The Dealmakers to fix that problem — to make it easier for entrepreneurs to connect with real investors who actually want to back real businesses.

We’re not another pitch portal. We host roundtables, make warm introductions, and put real founders in front of real capital — especially in regions like the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia, where funding ecosystems are still developing.

If you’re tired of sending cold emails into the void, we built this platform for you.

👉 Check us out here

What Makes a Good Match?

When the chemistry is right, the results are magic. Take one of our recent matches: a fintech startup out of Kenya raised their first $500k through a connection made at our Dubai Investor Roundtable. But more than that — the investor flew out, met the team, and helped them build local partnerships that unlocked growth beyond the funding itself.

That’s what we call a smart match. That’s the kind of connection we want to scale.

💡 Want to know how it works? See our matchmaking model

What We’re Not

We’re not promising overnight funding. We’re not a shortcut or a hack.

We’re a network built on trust — and that takes time. We vet both sides. We curate opportunities. And when things align, we help them click.

You won’t find spammy startup lists or endless pitch fests. What you will find is a chance to be seen, heard, and backed — by people who understand the grind.

So What Now?

If you’re an entrepreneur and you’re serious about raising capital — but not just any capital — you’ve got options.

Join a roundtable. Apply to pitch. Or just connect with us to learn more about how The Dealmakers can help you find the right backers for your mission.

👉 Start here 👉 Or see upcoming investor events

And if you’re an investor looking to meet founders who are building bold things — let’s talk.