Elliott Denham is at the forefront of early-stage tech investments in the Middle East;
shaping the future of startups as a driving force behind pre-Seed and Seed stage
investments at Oraseya Capital—the UAE’s #1 most active venture investor. With 20+
years’ experience in MENA and deep roots in Dubai’s thriving ecosystem, Elliott works
hands-on with hundreds of founders, helping them navigate fundraising, go-to-market
execution, and develop expansion strategies. As the architect of SANDBOX, one of
Dubai’s most sought-after startup investment programs, he has been instrumental in
propelling early-stage ventures onto the global stage. His unique vantage point
combines the investor’s lens with a builder’s mindset, equipping founders to navigate
the complex path of growing then scaling. An accomplished speaker at global tech
conferences, Elliott brings unmatched energy and insight to every stage. When he’s not
investing, Elliott is an adventurer at heart—wakeboarding, paramotoring, and exploring
off-road trails across the Middle East. At Web Summit, Elliott is ready to share hard-won
lessons from contributing to one of the most dynamic startup ecosystems on the
planet—and why the MENA region may well just well be the next frontier for tech
innovation.

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