SPEAKERS

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.Krishna will walk through the practical side of AML readiness for UAE real estate firms — not from a theoretical checklist, but from the lens of what can actually create risk during scrutiny.

Hosted By
Manali Kulkarni
Head of Brand, Finanshels

Moderated By
Jaydeep Khamkar
Financial Controller & Fractional CFO, Finanshels

INTERACTIVE SESSION

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

PERFECT FOR

Who Should Attend

Startup Founders

Co-founders

Startup Operators

CFOs & Finance Leaders

Finance Managers

Emerging Fund Managers

Investors

Startup Finance Teams

Anyone preparing their business for fundraising

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Key Insights About Corporate Tax Filing

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 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.