Backing Founders, Building The Future
Magnus Ventures is a founder-centric venture studio and investment platform built to back bold ideas at their earliest stages. At our core, we work alongside founders from day one, helping them shape strategy, build scalable products, and unlock access to capital that is often out of reach. With a growing portfolio across the MENAP region, we focus on empowering overlooked entrepreneurial talent and turning high-potential ideas into sustainable businesses through hands-on support, long-term partnership, and belief in the people behind the vision.
Founded by Ashraf Kalim, Magnus Ventures is shaped by over two decades of combined experience in angel and venture capital investing across global markets. Their shared background as entrepreneurs and investors brings a practical, founder-first perspective to every partnership, allowing Magnus Ventures to identify promising ideas early and support them with the guidance, network, and conviction needed to grow.
Our Presence at Key Innovation Events
As part of our ongoing involvement in the global startup ecosystem, Magnus Ventures participated in several leading innovation and technology events over the past year. These platforms allowed us to engage directly with founders, investors, and ecosystem builders shaping the future of technology, AI, sustainability, education, wellness, and creative industries.
Below are some highlights from the key events we attended:
GITEX GLOBAL 2025
At GITEX GLOBAL 2025 in Dubai, Magnus Ventures immersed itself in one of the world’s largest and most influential technology gatherings. The event brought together thousands of startups, investors, and innovators driving the rapidly growing AI economy. During the conference, we connected with founders building impactful solutions across wellness, circular fashion, education, deep tech, healthcare, accessibility, advertising, and data intelligence. Notable startups included MyFlow Method, &Again, PatternFast, KidsAI, Spot Off, Glow On, CatnClever, Limula, SpiceAds, Trifid Media, ConnectHear, Aisthesis, Tdooz, Dapper, and Weeklik. Our experience at GITEX reinforced the scale of innovation emerging globally and the importance of founder-first ecosystems in turning ideas into market-ready solutions.
STEP Conference Dubai 2025
At STEP Conference 2025, held at Dubai Internet City, Magnus Ventures engaged with early-stage founders and fast-growing startups across AI, education, fintech, sustainability, lifestyle, and creative platforms. In a fast-paced environment designed for meaningful conversations, we met founders building practical, people-first solutions to real-world problems. Standout startups included Sorise EdTech, PARFUMERY, Endless, Get-Answer, Cherry Island, Synapters, ReJoy, FRGMNT, Maison Safqa, Growgoal, My Park Buddy, Foodie, and Upvibez. STEP provided valuable insight into emerging trends and reinforced the importance of innovation rooted in purpose, usability, and long-term impact.
Elevate Festival, Toronto
Elevate Festival stands as one of Canada’s most influential platforms for technology, innovation, and future-facing dialogue. As partners, Magnus Ventures closely followed the conversations shaping AI, digital transformation, and startup ecosystems across North America. The festival brought together founders, investors, policymakers, and global thought leaders, highlighting how Canada continues to position itself as a serious player in the global innovation economy. Elevate reinforced the importance of cross-border collaboration and long-term thinking when it comes to scaling technology-driven businesses.
ITCN Asia, Karachi and Lahore
Magnus Communications participated in ITCN Asia across both Karachi and Lahore, experiencing firsthand the scale and ambition of Pakistan’s technology ecosystem. As the country’s largest tech conference, ITCN served as a vital gateway for startups, enterprises, investors, and international delegates to connect, collaborate, and explore new opportunities. The event showcased the depth of innovation emerging from Pakistan, with strong conversations around technology, entrepreneurship, and business growth. For Magnus Ventures, ITCN highlighted the immense potential within the local market and the growing interest from global stakeholders.
1 Billion Summit
Magnus Ventures attended the 1 Billion Summit, a global gathering that placed content creation, digital entrepreneurship, and AI-driven storytelling at the center of conversation. The summit brought together creators, brands, agencies, and technology leaders whose collective reach spans billions worldwide. With a strong focus on artificial intelligence in content, creator economies, and social impact, the event reflected how digital influence is shaping modern businesses and culture. The summit offered valuable insight into how technology, creativity, and community intersect at scale.
Our Portfolio Companies (Our New Startups)
Through Magnus Ventures, we continue to invest in and support startups across diverse sectors and geographies, working closely with founders to help them scale sustainably. Our portfolio from January 2025 to January 2026 reflects our belief in backing visionary entrepreneurs with strong execution, meaningful ideas, and the potential to drive real economic and social impact across the MENAP region and beyond.
Weeklik
Country: Middle East
Weeklik is a smart, all-in-one digital platform designed to simplify communication between schools, teachers, and families. By bringing essential tools like admin management and smart scheduling into a single seamless experience, Weeklik replaces fragmented systems with clarity, structure, and ease. The platform is built to reduce chaos and create smoother everyday coordination in education.
Magniverse
Country: UAE
Magniverse is an AI-powered image generation platform that brings multiple AI models together in one place. Instead of switching between different tools and platforms, users can generate visuals using a wide range of models and styles from a single interface. With a simple credit-based system, Magniverse offers flexibility, accessibility, and creative freedom without charging per image or per model. Designed for creators who want choice without complexity, the platform makes advanced AI image generation intuitive and efficient.
ReJoy
Country: UAE
ReJoy is a platform reimagining playtime through sustainability. Specializing in pre-loved toys, the brand offers families an affordable and eco-conscious way to buy, sell, and swap toys. By promoting a circular economy, ReJoy ensures every toy finds a new home while contributing to a greener planet and happier childhoods.
PaperMoons
Country: Pakistan
PaperMoons is a design-led gifting and packaging studio that transforms thoughtful gestures into meaningful experiences. From premium stationery and bespoke brand packaging to curated gift sets and end-to-end delivery, the brand handles every detail with care. Whether for corporate gifting or personal milestones, PaperMoons creates refined, intentional pieces that speak quietly yet powerfully.
FRGMNT
Country: UAE & Pakistan
FRGMNT is a wellness brand built on the belief that true health comes from nature’s essential elements. Drawing from sunlight, earth’s minerals, water, and marine nutrients, the brand creates clean, science-backed supplements designed for real people and real results. With over fifty years of pharmaceutical expertise behind it, FRGMNT delivers effective formulations free from unnecessary additives, making wellness simple, accessible, and rooted in nature.
Looking Ahead
Participating in these events allowed Magnus Ventures to strengthen relationships, discover new opportunities, and stay closely connected to the evolving startup landscape. As we continue to grow our venture studio and investment footprint, we remain committed to empowering overlooked talent, supporting bold ideas, and contributing to a more inclusive and innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem.