OUR PARTNERS & SPONSORS

Lebanese American University: LebNet and LAU have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the Industry-Focused Lebanese Education & Academia Partnership (iLEAP), enabling experienced LebNet members to contribute to LAU-accredited courses through industry-driven seminars and lectures.

American University of Beirut, Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture: LebNet’s partnership with AUB’s engineering faculty connects students in Lebanon with industry experts through mentorship, internships, seminars, and collaboration on research and projects, including the recurring Silicon Valley Channel tech talks series led by senior LebNet members.

Endeavor Lebanon: The Memorandum of Agreement between LebNet and Endeavor aims to leverage LebNet’s professional network to mentor Lebanese scale-up founders, exchange best mentoring practices, and track impact. Both organizations will also share information about their events.

SEAL & LIFE: Following the Beirut Port explosion on August 4, 2020, U.S.-based non-profit SEAL, the Lebanese International Finance Executives (LIFE), LebNet, and other partners joined forces to launch the Beirut Emergency Fund — a relief initiative supporting NGOs and entities providing aid in Lebanon.

LIFE: In 2024, LebNet and LIFE partnered on two major initiatives: the Engage and Act Series, spotlighting NGOs addressing urgent community needs, and the Lebanon Education Emergency Fund, supporting students whose education was disrupted by the country’s crisis. In addition, LebNet and LIFE have continued their collaboration on Pitch Night to give early-stage entrepreneurs the opportunity to present their startups, refine their pitches, and connect with investors.

Razor Capital: Razor Capital is a multi-asset venture capital firm focused on frontier markets evolving into high-growth economies. LebNet collaborates with Razor Capital on events that engage entrepreneurs and strengthen the startup ecosystem.

Beirut Digital District: LebNet collaborates with BDD to create jobs in Lebanon, mentor and coach BDD’s resident startups, and co-host ecosystem events. In turn, BDD offers visiting LebNet members access to its facilities.