Fundable Today, Acquirable Tomorrow - Scale Now Speaker Series

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), through Scale Now, is organising a panel discussion designed to strengthen technology founders’ understanding of the financial and operational metrics that investors and potential acquirers use to evaluate companies. The session will explore practical ways to improve business readiness for fundraising, growth, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and expansion.

Bringing together experts in investment, financial management, and entrepreneurship, this discussion will cover key topics including unit economics, fundraising readiness, mergers and acquisitions, and exit strategies. Through expert insights, practical case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will gain a clearer understanding of how to measure business performance, strengthen financial reporting, and prepare their companies for investor conversations and acquisition opportunities.

The session will feature the following moderator and panellists:

• Majed Lababidi — Moderator: Director of Investment & Ecosystem Integration, Alchemist Doha

• Yousef Salem — Panellist: CFO, ADNOC Drilling

• Sara Daniel — Panellist: Managing Director, Doha Tech Angels

• Henni Jallouli — Panellist: Group CFO, Jahez International

• Faisal Alhaithami — Panellist: Founder & CEO of Adori; 3x Exited Founder

Key Discussion Topics

• Investor Metrics: Understand the metrics investors and acquirers review at each stage and how to calculate the core ones.

• Financial Reporting and Investor Readiness: Learn how to strengthen financial reporting, forecasting, data room preparation, and investor conversations.

• Acquisition Readiness: Understand what buyers look for beyond growth, including margins, retention, customer concentration, and financial discipline.

• Fundraising and M&A: Explore practical approaches to raising capital, preparing for mergers and acquisitions, and planning successful exits.

The session will conclude with a key takeaway from each discussion block and a 30-day commitment, ensuring every attendee leaves with one number to improve and one practical action to take.

Whether you are a technology founder, entrepreneur, business leader, or finance professional, this event offers valuable insights into building a company that is ready for investment today and acquisition tomorrow.

Event Details

• Event Title: Fundable Today, Acquirable Tomorrow

• Theme: Enhancing Companies’ Fundraising and Acquisition Readiness

• Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026

• Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• Venue: QDB Scale 7, M7, Msheireb, Doha, Qatar

• Organiser: Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), through Scale Now

Register now to gain practical insights and strengthen your company’s readiness for investment, growth, and future acquisition opportunities.