Founders & startup teams
Meet people building businesses and navigating similar challenges.
FOUNDER HOUSE · ABU DHABI
A home for founders.
A future built together.
A community for founders, startup teams and investors in Abu Dhabi. Meet over coffee, share what you know and build lasting friendships.
Free to apply · Every application personally reviewed
Founders & startup teamsAngels, VCs & family officesSmall gatherings. Personal connections.
MEET IN PERSON
What’s coming up
Find your next coffee, conversation or game.
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Events are for approved members. Reserve your place through your member access.
WHO YOU’LL MEET
Come for the ideas.
Stay for the people.
Building a company, backing one or helping a team grow? There’s a place to start a conversation here.
Angels & venture capital
Get to know founders through conversations and shared interests.
Family offices
Build relationships with founders and others active in the local community.
People who help startups
Share your experience in building, hiring, growing or entering the UAE.
WHAT IS FOUNDER HOUSE?
A coffee. A conversation.
A game. A good start.
We’re a community by TRUVIS for people building businesses, backing founders and helping startups grow. We meet at venues across Abu Dhabi.
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Coffee & founder breakfasts
Meet a small group of founders and investors over coffee. Introduce yourself, share what you’re working on and get to know each other.
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Founder & investor conversations
Talk through a business challenge, share your experience and meet people with relevant ideas or introductions.
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Padel & team sports
Get to know people through padel, football and volleyball. A relaxed way to make friends in the founder community.
Planned gathering formatCome as a person. Bring what you know.
A useful introduction, an honest question or time for a game. Start with something you share, and get to know each other from there.
HOW TO JOIN
Start with
an introduction.
Founders, startup teams, angels, VCs, family offices and people supporting startups are welcome to apply.
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Apply to join
Tell us about your work, who you’d like to meet and what you could share.
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We review your application
Our team reads every application to build a relevant, welcoming community.
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Choose an event and meet
Once approved, use your member access to reserve a place at an upcoming gathering.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
A few details.
Then let’s meet.
Tell us what you do and who you’d like to meet. Our team reviews every application and gets in touch personally.
Your details stay with the review team.
Your profile is never a public listing.
Who can join?
Founders, startup teams, angel investors, venture capital and family office professionals, and people who help startups grow. We’re starting in Abu Dhabi and welcome people with a clear connection to the UAE.
Is Founder House a physical venue?
Founder House is a community by TRUVIS. We’re starting with gatherings at selected venues around Abu Dhabi. We don’t have a permanent clubhouse or offer accommodation at this stage.
How do I attend an event?
Apply to join the community first. Once approved, you’ll receive private member access, where you can reserve a place at upcoming events. Each event has its own capacity; membership alone doesn’t reserve a place.
Does it cost anything?
Applying is free. We’ll share any membership terms or event costs, such as food or court fees, before you commit. There is no paid membership plan at this stage.
Can I meet investors?
Investor conversations are part of the community we’re building. Introductions depend on relevance and both people agreeing. Membership doesn’t guarantee an introduction or funding.
Can I join before moving to Abu Dhabi?
Yes. If you’re building a startup or working in the startup community and planning to come to the UAE, tell us your plans in your application.