Key Takeaways
Investment Made → A curated Tablon event connected the growing food company with an investor providing the right kind of funding.
100% Growth Potential → PrepMeal B2C company, grew from 7.5M AED in 2024 to a projected 15M AED in 2025, with Tablon connections playing a key role.
Pitching Advantage → Though experienced in pitching, Sadhad gained new insights and confidence by presenting in front of a high-value Tablon audience.
Network Multiplier → Beyond funding, Tablon expanded Sadhad’s access to entrepreneurs and investors, which he now actively recommends to other founders.
Background
Founded in 2022, PrepMeal Healthy quickly gained traction in the UAE’s growing health and wellness market. Starting with 1.5M AED in revenue in 2022, the company grew to 2.7M AED in 2023, and more than doubled again to reach 7.5M AED in 2024.
Led by Sadhad Hassan, PrepMeal built this momentum by helping people achieve their health goals through convenient, customizable meal plans. Looking to accelerate growth further, secure the right kind of funding, and strengthen his network, Sadhad joined a Tablon gathering on 6th March 2025. The event brought together 80 participants, including 24 investors, creating an ideal setting for high-value conversations.
The Investor & Funding
The key connection made at the Tablon event was with one of Tablon’s most trusted investors, a person who has been with Tablon from the start. This investor, genuinely interested in PrepMeal’s core value and business model, quickly offered support. The company successfully secured the right funding. This strategic funding enabled PrepMeal to move forward with its ambitious growth plans—expanding its customer base, strengthening its supply chain, and laying the groundwork for its next phase of success.
The Tablon Experience
Sadhad had pitched before in the events, but presenting at Tablon was different. It wasn’t just a pitch — it was an opportunity to share his vision in a room carefully curated with investors and entrepreneurs who mattered most.
At the event, he:
- Delivered his 5-minute pitch to an audience of high-value investors and peers.
- Observed and learned from other founders pitching, gaining fresh insights.
- Engaged in meaningful conversations with investors and entrepreneurs that extended well beyond the event.
One of these conversations quickly translated into a follow-up meeting and funding opportunity that helped fuel PrepMeal’s next phase of growth.
One evening at Tablon gave me access to opportunities that would’ve taken months to unlock elsewhere. Pitching in that environment and connecting with the right people made all the difference.
The Impact
The results speak volumes:
100% Year-on-Year Growth → From 7.5M AED in 2024 to a projected 15M AED in 2025.
Funding Secured → Access to capital through Tablon, structured as debt funding to drive growth while preserving equity.
Stronger Network → Built strategic relationships that continue to add long-term value.
Amplified Presence → Post-event, Sadhad’s LinkedIn post about his experience generated significant interest, prompting him to actively recommend Tablon to others.
Why Tablon Matters
Sadhad’s story is proof of Tablon’s mission: it’s not about more networking — it’s about better networking.
By curating spaces where founders and investors meet authentically, Tablon turns introductions into opportunities and opportunities into growth.
Prepared by Mahnoor Khan after a meeting with Sadhad Hassan over Google Meet.