Saudi Arabia’s venture capital (VC) landscape has witnessed significant growth, driven by initiatives under Vision 2030 to diversify the economy and foster innovation. Below is a detailed list of 20 prominent VC firms operating in the Kingdom:
- Raed Ventures
• Headquarters: Khobar, Saudi Arabia
• Focus: Early-stage startups in MENA
• Key Investments: B2B SaaS, fintech, and marketplace startups.
• Specialization: Partnerships with founders to scale regional solutions globally. - Impact46
• Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Focus: Growth-stage startups in tech, e-commerce, and fintech.
• Unique Edge: Works with institutional investors and entrepreneurs. - Hala Ventures
• Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Focus: Early-stage tech startups across MENA.
• Notable Investments: AI-driven platforms, healthtech, and cloud solutions. - DAAL Ventures
• Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Focus: Innovative startups across multiple sectors.
• Key Services: Strategic guidance and seed funding. - 500 Startups MENA (Sanabil 500 Accelerator)
• Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Focus: Early-stage technology startups.
• Global Network: Part of the 500 Global network, mentoring startups to scale globally. - Vision Ventures
• Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Focus: Early-stage technology startups.
• Key Investments: Digital services, cloud-based solutions, and edtech. - Nama Ventures
• Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Focus: Seed-stage startups in MENA.
• Mission: Bridging gaps in startup financing with hands-on mentorship. - Khwarizmi Ventures
• Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Focus: Early-stage tech companies.
• Sector Focus: E-commerce, logistics, and healthcare technology. - Riyad TAQNIA Fund (RTF)
• Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Focus: Technology and innovation startups.
• Specialization: Strategic investments in national priority industries. - Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC)
• Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Focus: Supporting VC funds and angel investors in Saudi Arabia.
• Mandate: Stimulating venture investments in underserved sectors. - Wa’ed Ventures (Aramco Ventures)
• Headquarters: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
• Focus: Industrial innovation, cleantech, and energy-focused startups.
• Parent Entity: Owned by Saudi Aramco. - King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Innovation Fund
• Headquarters: Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
• Focus: Deep tech, AI, biotech, and energy startups.
• Notable Programs: Funding academic spin-offs and student-led startups. - STV (Saudi Technology Ventures)
• Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Focus: Technology-driven startups in MENA.
• Fund Size: Over $500 million in assets under management. - AlKhwarizmi Holding
• Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Focus: Proptech, agtech, and logistics innovation.
• Vision: Supporting scalable, tech-driven solutions for Saudi Arabia’s challenges. - Flat6Labs Jeddah
• Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Focus: Accelerator and seed-stage investments.
• Key Programs: Mentorship, office space, and early-stage funding. - Sedco Capital
• Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Focus: Technology, healthcare, and education.
• Mission: Supporting startups aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 goals. - Oasis500 (Saudi Chapter)
• Focus: Tech, media, and mobile startups.
• Programs: Provides mentorship and seed funding for early-stage companies. - Monsha’at VC Fund
• Parent Organization: Saudi Small and Medium Enterprises Authority (Monsha’at)
• Focus: Supporting SMEs and startups through equity funding. - Tamkeen Technologies Fund
• Focus: Social impact, financial inclusion, and education startups.
• Specialization: Government-aligned innovation initiatives. - Alkhabeer Capital
• Focus: Private equity and venture capital.
• Sector Focus: Consumer goods, technology, and real estate innovation.
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