Breshna triumphed at the Web Summit Qatar’s PITCH event, sponsored by Jusour. Significantly, IMAN from Uzbekistan and Rhazes from the UK secured the runner-up positions. Moreover, Mariam Nusrat, the CEO of Breshna, emphasized the value of such exposure, describing it as “exceptionally cool.”
powered by Jusour, at Web Summit Qatar 2024. Image: Stephen McCarthy/Web Summit via Sportsfile
What is Breshna
Additionally, Breshna’s innovative platform enables users to effortlessly create and monetize video games. This is without requiring any prior coding knowledge. Impressively, it currently supports a vibrant community of 175,000 users. It provides them with a versatile game-maker editor, an advanced AI engine, and access to a pioneering Web3 metaverse.
Furthermore, Mariam expressed her joy in competing alongside other startups, highlighting the competition as a thrilling experience. She advocates for a cooperative spirit over a competitive one, drawing inspiration from the plethora of ideas showcased during the event.
Also, it’s noteworthy that Breshna has successfully raised around US$2.5 million from notable investors, including Paris Hilton and Randi Zuckerberg, in just two years. The competition’s climax involved the three finalists delivering their pitches to a distinguished panel of judges from the investment and startup ecosystem.
Moreover, the PITCH event, a highlight of the Web Summit Qatar and powered by Jusour, featured the world’s leading early-stage startups in a dynamic contest. Out of 1,043 startups participating this year, 40 made it to the final round, with Breshna emerging as the winner.
Lastly, the summit reported an impressive turnout of 15,453 attendees from 118 countries. They engaged in a series of masterclasses, networking sessions, competition rounds, and social events across Doha. In addition, Qatar’s Prime Minister announced a strategic US$1 billion investment by the Qatar Investment Authority. This initiative aims to stimulate innovation and bolster the tech ecosystem, marking a significant move towards fostering future tech advancements.
