IM FNDNG recently attended Ignite – Lebanese Founders Forum, held on December 26, 2025 at Beirut Digital District, a flagship gathering of Lebanese founders and ecosystem stakeholders organized by Endeavor.

The forum brought together a strong lineup of entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders. The event opened with a keynote address delivered by H.E. Kamal Shehadi Minister of State for Technology and Artificial Intelligence, highlighting the critical role of entrepreneurship, innovation, and private capital in Lebanon’s economic recovery and long-term growth.

A number of notable success stories and founders took part in insightful panel discussions, sharing first-hand experiences on scaling globally, navigating complex markets, and building resilient companies providing valuable perspectives on entrepreneurship, regulation, and building globally competitive technology ventures.

IM FNDNG was represented by its chairman and CEO Nicolas Rouhana and Senior Investment Manager Edward Melki, who engaged with founders and peers across the ecosystem and contributed to forward-looking discussions around venture capital, impact, and growth.