24SIX9

What 24SIX9 does

24SIX9 is a not-for-profit startup and founder community platform headquartered in Dubai, UAE, founded in 2022. The platform serves entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and business students globally through a social networking mobile application and web portal (member.24six9.com), supplemented by chapter-based meetups and educational programs. The organization's technology infrastructure is provided by Ahoy Technology, a third-party technology partner, rather than being built in-house. This means 24SIX9 functions primarily as a community operator and program curator rather than a technology developer.

The company's offerings center on two pillars: a free community platform for networking and mentorship, and paid experiential programs. The flagship paid program is the Study Visit Armenia, a 5-day immersive founder program conducted in partnership with the Leadership School of Armenia, priced at AED 3,850 per participant including accommodation, F&B, visa support, and curated local ecosystem access. The organization claims 20,000+ chapter members across 9+ countries with 100+ countries of reach, though it operates with fewer than 10 employees.

24SIX9's business model is hybrid: membership contributions and program fees sustain operations, consistent with its not-for-profit positioning. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, no institutional investors, no parent company, and no disclosed revenue. Its go-to-market is community-led, relying on organic social (LinkedIn, Instagram), word-of-mouth referrals, and the pull of its educational programs. The strategic premise is that an inclusive, merit-based global community can deliver outsized networking and learning value to early-stage founders, investors, and students across emerging markets.

Name

24SIX9

Legal name

24Six9

Website

https://24six9.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

24SIX9 is a not-for-profit startup community platform headquartered in Dubai, serving entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and business students globally through chapter-based meetups, a social networking app, and experiential programs like Study Visit Armenia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Community Platform

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Gaming Community, Chat & LFG Platforms (BPAMAKAK)

Keywords

• Startup community platform
• Founder networking network
• Entrepreneur mentorship services
• Investor deal flow
• Educational study programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubayy

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Revenue generated from educational and networking programs such as the Study Visit Armenia, which charges AED 3,850 per participant for a 5-day immersive experience including accommodation, F&B, and travel within Yerevan.
2. Community Membership: As a not-for-profit organization, the community operates on membership contributions and program fees to sustain operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

24SIX9 operates a not-for-profit social networking platform and mobile application that connects entrepreneurs, founders, investors, mentors, and business students within a global startup community. The platform enables users to share content, communicate, and access chapter-based meetups, mentorship, and educational programs. A flagship paid offering is the 5-day Study Visit Armenia program, delivered in partnership with the Leadership School of Armenia at AED 3,850 per participant, combining experiential learning and networking within Armenia's tech ecosystem.

Product overview

24SIX9 is a not-for-profit startup and founder community platform that operates as a single unified product — a social networking application — to connect entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and business students globally. The platform is powered by Ahoy Technology and offers networking opportunities, mentorship, and educational programs. A notable supplementary offering is the Founders Trip Study Visit Armenia program, a 5-day in-person immersive experience providing experiential learning and high-level networking in Armenia's tech ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24SIX9 Community Platform and Mobile App Social networking platform and mobile application that enables entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and business students to connect, share content, communicate, and access chapter-based meetups, mentorship, and global community resources.
• Founders Trip Study Visit Armenia A 5-day immersive experiential program in Yerevan, Armenia, conducted in partnership with the Leadership School of Armenia. The program offers experiential learning, high-level networking, and curated exposure to Armenia's tech ecosystem, including modules on AI, blockchain, cloud computing, sustainable business, and fundraising, with access to local tech leaders such as PicsArt, Siemens Armenia, and NVIDIA. Priced at AED 3,850 per participant, including accommodation, F&B, visa application, travel within Yerevan, and program materials (airfare not included for non-UAE departures).

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Ahoy TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationAhoy Technology is the technology provider powering the 24SIX9 app and platform. They handle the technical infrastructure supporting the social networking platform, mobile application, and related services. The partnership enables 24SIX9 to operate its community platform without building proprietary technology.
• Leadership School of ArmeniaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint program partnership for the Study Visit Armenia - a 5-day experiential learning program for founders and future innovators. Leadership School of Armenia provides local connections to Armenian tech companies and industry leaders including PicsArt, Siemens Armenia, NVIDIA, and others. The program combines 24SIX9's entrepreneur community network with Leadership School's local ecosystem expertise.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Startup Weekend: Techstars-affiliated global community of entrepreneurs running weekend hackathon-style events to build and launch startups. Comparable to 24SIX9 in chapter-based, event-driven community model for aspiring and early-stage founders.
• Founder Institute: Global pre-seed accelerator and founder development program running cohorts across 100+ cities with a strong MENA presence. Comparable to 24SIX9 in structured founder education, mentorship, and community-driven programming.
• Founders Network: Invitation-only community of vetted tech founders offering peer mentorship, mastermind groups, and investor introductions. Comparable to 24SIX9 in serving founders with networking and mentorship focused on traction and fundraising.
• Startup Grind: Global startup community operating chapters in 125+ countries with events, mentorship, and educational programs for founders. Highly comparable to 24SIX9 in chapter-based community-led model and target audience of early-stage founders and investors.

Broad incumbents

• Station F: World's largest startup campus offering a community of entrepreneurs, programming, and corporate partnerships. Comparable to 24SIX9 in providing a curated founder community with educational programming and investor access.
• Endeavor: Global nonprofit supporting high-impact entrepreneurs through mentorship, peer networks, and investor introductions across emerging and developed markets. Highly comparable in mission-driven, network-led model targeting founders and investors.
• Antler: Global early-stage venture generator that runs founder residencies and community programs across multiple continents, including a strong MENA presence. Comparable to 24SIX9 as a global founder community with cohort-based programming and investor connections.
• Y Combinator: Premier global startup accelerator with a vast founder community, investor network, and educational content for early-stage companies. Comparable to 24SIX9 in serving founders, investors, and students with community and educational resources.
• Techstars: Global accelerator and founder community offering mentorship-driven programs and a worldwide network of alumni founders and investors. Comparable to 24SIX9 in connecting founders to investors and mentors.

Regional players

• Seedstars: Community-driven organization focused on emerging-market entrepreneurship through competitions, training programs, and a founder network with strong presence in MENA, Africa, and Asia. Comparable to 24SIX9 in emerging-market focus and community-led GTM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/24six9
• Instagraminstagram.com/24six9

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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