Build with us the future of AI-powered B2B startups
We partner with ambitious B2B founders in emerging markets to validate ideas, accelerate go-to-market traction, and build durable companies — combining execution-first support, early capital, and regional networks from day zero.
Operators and experts on the ground across the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia.
Saudi Arabia
Türkiye
Egypt
Morocco
UAE
Tunisia
Central Asia
PakistanPurpose
Turn opportunities into validated, investable companies.
Program duration
Pending approval2 years of support, starting with an intensive 5-month entrepreneur-in-residence program
Investment per venture
Pending approvalAwaiting confirmed figure.
Equity participation
Pending approvalAwaiting confirmed figure.
Why us
Why co-build with us
Structured milestones & evidence-driven validation
Capital & strategic access for growth
Founder enablement & collaboration
Founder-aligned economics
Regional hubs & local partner network
Playbooks & operational support
Support
Hands-On Expert Support
Leverage seasoned operators, copilots and serial founders as you execute your vision with speed and discipline.
A 360° expert team supporting founders from zero to the moon.
Operators, copilots and serial founders work alongside your team — not from the sidelines.
Fit
Who we partner with
Experienced Founders
We partner with experienced founders who balance market expertise and conviction with execution.
Problem Solvers
Founders committed to solving real problems and building profitable, scalable businesses.
Lean, Evidence-Driven Execution
Feedback-oriented founders thrive here.
Operational Excellence Matters
We support founders who execute with rigour and resilience.
Formats
Ways to join
START Founder
For founders with an idea or an early MVP.
START Partner
For ecosystem partners running venture-creation programs.
START Corporate
For corporations with internal opportunities, assets or data.
Labs originated
For ventures originating inside 1MoreThing Labs.
FAQ
Questions founders ask
What type of founders do we work with?
We partner with founders who want to build meaningful B2B companies, not just raise capital. They are hands-on operators, focused on solving real customer problems, and open to structured feedback. We are especially excited by founders creating solutions with real impact across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia.
At what stage do you work with founders?
We work with founders from ideation to traction through a 2 years journey starting with a 5 months incubation program.
What investment can founders expect?
Pending approvalSelected startups may receive an initial investment following successful completion of incubation and Investment Committee approval. This investment marks the transition from incubation to scaling and is made only in companies that demonstrate strong traction and fundability.
What does the 1MoreThing journey look like?
The Start journey begins with a structured 20-week incubation, where founders move from idea to validated traction through clear milestones and decision gates. After incubation, selected startups continue with up to 18 months of post-incubation support, including GTM acceleration, strategic sparring, and access to our regional platform to prepare for scale and fundraising.
How many founders get through?
We meet hundreds of potential founders each year, but we only partner closely with a small, carefully selected group of founders per cohort. Selection is evidence-driven, with multiple validation gates designed to ensure we focus our time and capital on teams with the strongest potential for impact and scale.
How involved is 1MoreThing for ideation-stage founders?
1MoreThing provides copilots, tech, GTM support, strategic sparring, and access to capital — all designed to catalyse your success.
Is there financial support during the incubation?
Founders who progress beyond the initial validation phase receive stipends to help support full-time focus on building. This support is milestone-based, conditional on engagement, and intended to cover basic living expenses — not as compensation or guaranteed funding.
How is founders' equity split?
Pending approvalFounders retain majority ownership, with aligned economics that reward execution and partnership.
Ready for START?
Book a consultation and we’ll tell you honestly whether this is the right stage for you.