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What Investors Expect: Building Financial Readiness Before You Raise

The biggest fundraising challenges often begin long before investors ask for your financials.
Raising capital isn't just about having a compelling pitch—it starts with building a business that investors can trust.
Join us for Clarity Live, an interactive conversation with Dina Khair, Head of Operations at Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF), where we'll explore what financial readiness really looks like for founders and why strong fund operations matter long before due diligence begins.
Whether you're preparing to raise your first round, planning your next stage of growth, or simply want to understand what makes a business investor-ready, this session will offer practical insights from someone who works closely with startups and the investment ecosystem.
Bring your questions, learn from real-world experience, and discover how founders can build investor confidence through stronger financial practices.
Date

12th August, Wednesday

Time

3-4 PM GST

Location

Online

Finanshels Registration

Reserve your free spot

Limited seats. Register now and send your question in advance.

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MEET THE SPEAKERS
Dina Khair
Head of Operations, Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF)
Dina Khair leads operations at Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF), one of the UAE's leading venture capital funds supporting high-growth startups. Working closely with founders, investors, and portfolio companies, she has a front-row view of what distinguishes businesses that are truly prepared for investment.
Hosted by
Manali Kulkarni
Head of Brand, Fianashels
Moderated by
Jaydeep Khamkar
Financial Controller & Fractional CFO, Finanshels
WHAT WE'LL COVER
What investors expect before they begin due diligence
Why financial readiness matters long before fundraising
The operational foundations every startup should build early
Common financial gaps that can slow down investment conversations
How founders can strengthen investor confidence through better financial practices
Live Q&A with Dina Khair and the Finanshels team
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Startup Founders
Co-founders
Startup Operators
CFOs & Finance Leaders
Finance Managers
Emerging Fund Managers
Investors
Startup Finance Teams
Anyone for fundraising
WHY ATTEND?
Learn What Investors Looking For

Gain practical insights into how investors evaluate startups beyond the pitch deck.

Build Investor Confidence

Understand the financial and operational foundations that support successful fundraising.

Learn from Industry Experts

Hear directly from leaders working with startups, founders, and investors across the UAE ecosystem.

Ask Your Questions Live

Participate in an interactive discussion and get answers tailored to your fundraising journey.

ABOUT CLARITY LIVE
Clarity Live is a live webinar series by Finanshels that brings together founders, investors, finance leaders, and industry experts for practical conversations on building stronger businesses.
Each session focuses on actionable insights, real-world experiences, and interactive discussions that help founders make smarter financial and strategic decisions.
ABOUT FINANSHELS

Finance Education, Built for the UAE Business Reality

Finanshels is a leading professional accounting firm in the UAE that has enabled over 7,000 founders to achieve financial clarity and visibility through clean books. The firm offers comprehensive support across VAT and Corporate Tax registration and filing, bookkeeping, accounting and audit, AML, and fractional CFO services, ensuring founders are supported at every stage.
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