This year, 22 Lebanese startups took part in one of the world’s leading startup and technology events, including three IM FNDNG portfolio companies: Drapp, IN2, and Shelvz.

Represented by Edward Melki and Antoun Mouawad, IM FNDNG participated throughout the event, engaging with founders, investors, ecosystem partners, and the broader Lebanese tech community.

Beyond VivaTech, the Paris visit also included key ecosystem gatherings, from the official reception at the Lebanese Embassy in France, hosted by H.E. Ambassador Rabih El Chaer with the support of MITAI Lebanon and H.E. Dr. Kamal Shehadi, Minister of State for Technology and Artificial Intelligence, to the Lebanese networking dinner at Liza Paris, organized by Endeavor Lebanon, the Chambre de Commerce Franco-Libanaise, Smart ESA, and HEC Paris.

These moments matter. They create visibility, build bridges, and open doors for Lebanese founders looking to scale beyond borders.

At IM FNDNG, we remain committed to backing ambitious entrepreneurs and helping connect Lebanon’s innovation ecosystem with regional and international capital, networks, and opportunities.

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