Venture Capitalists

Venture Capital funds are investing in promising tech startups from pre-seed to series B and beyond. Make sure your startup meets their investment criteria, and be prepared with a well organized data room to improve your chances for investment. International VC funds and family offices have started to invest in local startups

Raed Ventures

Active VC fund focuses on MENA Seed to Series A. Headed by Omar Almajdouie, Talal Alasmari, Saed Nashef, Wael Nafee

Tech Invest Com

One of the first institutional investment firms in technology with 1Bn SAR. Focuses on Series A to Series B. Headed by Hussein Attar

STV

Largest VC fund $500m anchored by STC. Focuses on MENA Seed to Series B. Founded by Abdulrahman Tarabzouni

Vision Ventures

Active VC fund focuses on MENA seed startups. Headed by Kais Al-Essa, Haitham Bu-Aisha, Mohamed Al-Amad

Impact46

Most active Saudi CMA VC fund. Invests in seed to series A. Headed by Abdulaziz AlOmran & Basmah Alsinaidi

Khwarizmi Ventures

Active VC fund anchored by Alkadi & Almojel groups, focuses on MENA Seed to Series A. Headed by Abdulaziz Al-Turki

Sadu Capital

A new CMA Saudi VC fund. Focuses on MENA pre-seed to pre-series A, headed by Qusai AlSaif & Salem Washeely

Sukna Ventures

A VC fund that invests in MENA early stage startups. Headed by Fares Bardeesi, Waleed Alballa, & Asher Siddiqui

Seedra Ventures

Active VC fund anchored by Almuhaidib group, focuses on MENA pre-Seed to Series A. Headed by Haitham Alforaih & Abdullah Almunif

Hambro Perks - Oryx Fund

A VC fund from UK that has a dedicated MENA fund. Focuses on MENA seed to series A. Headed by Ivo Detelinov, Ali Qaiser, Dominic Perks

Core Vision Investments

A Saudi Investment firm focused on pre-seed to Pre-series A. Headed by Faisal Al Abdulsalam

Nama Ventures

A small VC fund. Focuses on pre-seed to seed investments in MENA and international. Headed by Mohammed Alzubi

Elm Venture Capital

The corporate VC arm of Elm. Focuses on strategic investments in different stages locally & internationally

Sanabil Investment

PIF’s VC investment arm. Focuses on MENA Series B and above tech startups. VC arm Headed by Hani Enaya

Wa'ed Ventures

Aramco VC fund. Focuses on Seed to Series A startups. Focuses on deep tech, impact driven, Saudi startups

Pinnacle Capital

A new CMA VC fund focused on Seed to Series B Saudi Startups. Headed by Abdulrahman Almodaimigh

Merak Capital

A new CMA Saudi VC fund. Focuses on MENA seed to series A. Headed by Abdulrahman Bin Mutrib, Abdullah Altamami, Othman Alhokail, Ahmed Aljibreen

STC CVC

The corporate venture arm of STC. Focused on strategic regional investments on all stages

Derayah VC

Active VC fund part of Derayah Financial. Focuses on MENA seed to Series A. Headed by Faris AlRashed

Outliers VC

An Active VC fund. Focuses on MENA & International Seed to Pre-Series A. Headed by Mohammed Almeshekah & Sarah AlSaleh

Rua Growth Fund

Joint VC fund between iMENA group & Osool & Bakheet Investment co. Focuses on Seed to Series A. Headed by Turk Aljoaib

Shotooq Partners

Active VC Fund from UAE, they invest in MENA early stage. Headed by Mahmoud Adi & Shane Shin

Nuwa Capital

Active VC fund anchored by Al-Faisaliah Group. Invests from seed to Series A. Headed by Khaled Talhouni

Access Bridge Ventures

A VC fund that invests in early stage tech starups in MENA, Pakistan & globally. Headed by Issa Aghabi & Rakan Alrashed

500 MENA

Most active International VC fund with a dedicated MENA fund. Focuses on pre-seed to series A. Headed by Amal Dokhan

Hala Ventures

A small VC fund. Focuses on MENA seed to series A. Headed by Hussain Almarhoon & Ali Abussaud

Plus VC

New VC fund. Focused on MENA seed to series A. Headed by Hasan Haider & Ibrahim Alhejailan

Joa Capital

A VC fund that invests in early stage tech startups in MENA. Headed by Yousef AlYousefi, Ahmed Demyati & Abdulrahman AlMousa

SRMG Ventures

The corporate VC arm of SRMG. They invest in different stages focused on strategic investments in Media

Beta Labs

A VC fund that invests in early Deeptech startups in MENA. Headed by Abdulrahman Alolayan

Jahez Group

The corporate VC arm of Jahez. They invest in different stages focused on strategic investments

Almajdiah Investment

The corporate VC arm of Almajdiah. They invest in different stages focused on strategic investments in Proptech

AlHilal Club Investment

The corporate VC arm of Al Hilal Club. They invest in different stages focused on strategic investments usually though media equity

Areen Invest

Saudi Investment firm focused on seed to growth in MENA. Headed by Ahmed AlRashed

Share Investments

Saudi Investment firm focused on Seed to Series A. Headed by Dr. Abdulaziz Alobaid

Rawasy Investment

Saudi Investment firm focused on growth in MENA. Headed by Abdullah Altobaishi and Tarad Alhasan

Investcorp

Saudi Investment firm focused growth & Pre-IPO. Headed by Yasser Bajsair

Alrajhi Partners

Saudi Investment firm focused on growth in MENA. Headed by Saad AlGheriri and Abdulsalam AlRajhi

Artal Capital

Saudi Investment firm focused on growth in MENA. Headed by Rayan Alrasheed

ILIAD Partners

VC fund focused on seed to Series B. Saudi headed by Dalal AlMutlaq

MEVP

Active VC fund focuses on Series A & above. Saudi headed by Sarrah Aljuaid

JIMCO

The VC investment arm of Abdul Latif Jameel Family. They invest into funds and directly into startups of different stages locally and internationally

8020 Capital

A new Saudi VC fund focused on pre-seed to seed investments and startup acceleration. Headed by Osama AlSalloum

Watheeq Proptech Venture

VC Proptech focused fund from Pre-seed to Series A. Headed by Khaled Zaidan

Rzm Investment

Saudi Investment firm focused on seed to Series A. Headed by Abdullah Alkasabi

Uni Ventures

VC arm of ORSCOM Investments Group focused on all stages in MENA, US, and Europe. Headed by Nayef Aljebreen

Oasis Capital

A US focused VC that invests in early stage deeptech. Headed by Ammar AlAli & Homam Meaddawi

Merced

A new Saudi VC fund focused on Seed to Series A & Pre-IPO. Headed by Abdullah Binnooh & Michael Slage

Bunat Ventures

A VC fund focused on pre-seed to Series A and does venture building

Mjalis

A Saudi investment firm focused on in pre-seed to pre-Series A

Ray Investment

A Saudi investment firm focused on in pre-seed to Series A

Emkan Capital

A VC fund. Focuses on Seed to Series A. Headed by Ghassan Aloshban

Venture Souq

They invest into seed/series A investments by creating SVPs of many angel investors for a case-by-case investment

KAUST Innovation Fund

A VC fund backed by KAUST. Focuses on early stage deep tech MENA-based tech startups

Turki Ventures

The corporate VC arm of Alturki Holding, invests in different stages in MENA & internationally

Mad'a Investment Company

An investment firm that focuses on VC & PE investments in growth stage. Headed by Abdullah Al Othaim

KBW Ventures

It is a venture founded by prince Khaled Bin Waleed, they do more international investments in startups

NEOM Fund

NEOM has dedicated a fund to invest into tech startups of all stages locally & internationally

Vest Investment

A new small VC firm that has done seed and pre-seed investments in startups

Jawlah Investment

Saudi Investment firm focused on pre-seed to pre-series A

Estidama

A small VC fund. Focuses on pre-seed to seed startups. Invests in MENA & Internationally

Nour Nouf

NNFK is an organization that funds social early stage startups

Nawa

A small saudi fund that invests in pre-seed & seed social entrepreneurship

Savola

The corporate VC arm of Savola. Focused on different stages and invests strategically in sectors like logistics and FMCG

Bupa Arabian Ventures

The corporate VC arm of Bupa Insurance. They invest in different stages focused on strategic sectors like medical and insurance

Bin Dawood Holding

Bin Dawood Holding has created a small corporate VC arm with 5m SAR capital

MSA Capital

A Chinese VC fund. Focuses on seed to series A. Invests in MENA specially in startups with business models similar to their Chinese portfolio companies.

Batic Investments

A Saudi listed company that invests in different stages with focus on logistics

Tasaru Holding

An investment firm that invests in traditional and technology businesses

Prosperity7

Another Aramco VC fund, focused on global inves

EWTP

A new $400m VC fund anchored by Alibaba Group & PIF. Focuses on series B & above. Headed by Faisal Al-Khamisi

Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures

Another Aramco VC fund, focused on Energy sector mostly internationally

Sabb HSBC

VC arm of Sabb bank focused on Fintech

Aljazira Capital

VC arm of Aljazira Bank focused on Pre-IPO , deeptech , and climatetech

ANB Capital

VC arm of ANB focused on strategic fintech startups

SNB Capital

VC arm of SNB invets into VC funds

Saudi Fransi Capital

VC arm of Fransi Bank in collaboration with AlMoammar focused on tech startups

Riyad Bank

VC Arm of Riyad Bank focused on Fintech

Regional & International

Faith Capital

A recent and active VC from Kuwait headed by Ex-Talabat founder Mohammad Jaffar. They do seed investments& above

Wamda Capital

UAE VC established by Fadi Ghandour Aramex founder. Amazing team they do Seed/Series A investments

Arzan Venture Capital

Active VC out of Kuwait, they do Seed/Series A investments all around MENA region

Dubai Future District Fund

Based in Dubai, A new 1Bn AED VC fund to invest directly and through funds. Headed by Sharif El-Badawi

BECO Capital

An active & successful VC from UAE, that does seed & Series A investment. Headed by Dany & Amir Farha and Yousef Hammad

Global Ventures

An active VC from Dubai that invests in B2B growth stage tech startups, and run by Noor Sweid & Basil Moftah

Jabbar

One of the earliest VCs in the region, led by Samih Toukan & Hussam Khoury, they have done some successful exits . Based in UAE

B&Y Venture Partners

Kuwaiti VC that invests globally at both seed and growth stage

EQ2 Ventures

Based in UAE, it is the investment arm of Choueiri group. Does Seed to Series B tech startups

Cotu Ventures

Based in Dubai, a new VC fund that invests Pre-seed through to Series A. Headed by Amir Farha

Global Founders Capital

Based in USA, a global fund that has invested in some of the top MENA based startups in growth & seed stages

HB Investments

Based in Dubai, the investment arm of Huda Beauty, focused on different stages in Middle East, Europe, North America

Swicorp

Based in Dubai. An investment firm that has invested in growth stage tech startups

Leyden Ventures

Based in UAE, does Seed and Series A investments

Sahra Growth Capital

Based in Dubai, A VC fund. Focused on MENA seed to pre-series A with focus on SaaS

HOF Capital

Based in US, large investors that have started to look into the MENA region early stage startups

Class 5 Global

Based in US, focuses on early stage startups in MENA & US

Ace & Company

Based in Egypt. invests in different stages locally and internationally

Sawari Ventures

Based in Egypt, invests in growth stage startups across MENA & into funds, headed by Ahmed El-Alfi & Hany Al-Sonbaty

Algebra Ventures

Most active VC from Egypt, they haven't done any investments in Saudi Startups.

Endure Capital

Based in Egypt & USA, does seed stage MENA & US investment & has a successful investment track record. Headed by Tarek Fahim

SkaleUp Ventures

Based in Egypt. A conscious focused VC fund. Focused on pre-seed to seed egyptian startups. Headed by Salma El-Hariry

Sequence Ventures

Based in Egypt. A VC fund. Focused in seed to pre-series A in Egypt & Europe

Pride Capital

Based in Egypt. A VC fund that focuses on fintech seed startups

Disruptech

Based in Egypt, invests in early stage fintech startups

Foundation Ventures

Based in Egypt, a VC fund that invests in early stage tech startups in MENA

Innoventures

Based in Egypt, does seed investment in tech startups

Averroes Ventures

Based in Egypt, VC fund that invest in early stage tech startups

Ideavelopers

Based in Egypt, a VC fund that invests in early stage tech startups

EdVentures

Based in Egypt, corporate VC that invests in seed startups focused on edutech

Leap Ventures

Based in Lebanon, does series A/B growth stage investments

A15

Based in Egypt, does early stage investments & provides more than just finance

AB Ventures

Based in Jordon, the corporate VC arm of Arab Bank, they invest seed to series A in Fintech Startups in MENA & Globally

Amam Ventures

Based in Jordan. An Impact VC fund focused on seed stage startups

Hope Fund

Based in Bahrain. A small VC fund that invests in early stage Bahraini startups

ARC Capital

Based in US. A VC fund focused in early stage MENA startups

AdamTech Ventures

Small VC based in Jordan, does seed investments

Beyond Capital

Investment enabler based in Jordan, they investment in early stage startups & connect with other investors

Dash Ventures

Jordan based VC that invests in regional & international late seed & series A/B stage startups

IDO Investment

Based in Oman, focuses on growth stage startups and on cross-border investments

otf Jasoor Ventures

Oman technology fund that invests in growth startups between 500K-$3M

Phaze Ventures

Based in Oman, focuses on pre-seed to series A tech startups

Dtec Ventures

Backed by government support to invest in seed investment startups

Delta Partners

They invest a small amount and assist in raising the rest through their network of investors

Dubai Cultiv8

Based in UAE, $100m funded by Mohamed bin Rashid Fund for SME. They focus on Series A & above

DIFC

Based in UAE, a fund created by the DIFC to invest in early stage fintech companies.

Plug and Play

Based in UAE, besides their popular accelerator program they actively invests in early stage tech startups in MENA

Seedstars

Based in USA, they have a MENA fund in UAE which they invest in early stage tech startups

Chalhoub Group

Corporate VC arm of Chalhoub Group, investments focused on startups related to their core work

Knuru Capital

Based in Dubai, a VC that invests in GCC, Africa and Southern Europe with focus on fintech and marketplace verticals.

Majid Al Futtaim

Corporate VC arm of Majid Al Futtaim, investments focused on startups related to their core work

Silicon Badia

A large VC firm from Jordan that invests in the US and MENA, with great success

Modus VC

Based in US, does MENA investments in early stage startups

Lumia Capital

Based in US, does international & MENA investments in later stage

IM Capital

VC based in Lebanon, does mostly seed investments

Cedar Mundi Ventures

Based in Lebanon, focuses on seed to series B tech startups

Berytech Fund

Based in Lebanon, focuses on seed to series A tech startups

Agility VC

Based in Kuwait, corporate VC arm of Agility, invests in related startups to their core focus like logistics

Seeds Partners

Based in Kuwait, focuses on seed investments in the region

KISP Ventures

A $30M VC based in Kuwait, they are active in seed and series A investments

Savour VC

Based in Kuwait. A small VC fund focused on pre-seed to seed in FMCG & FoodTech

Relish Venture Partners

Based in Kuwait, A small VC fund focused in early stage startups in FMCG

Sharq Ventures

Based in Kuwait. A VC fund focused on early stage startups in MENA

Enabling Future

Based in UAE, family backed VC, invests early stage in MENA, Europe, & US

Mindshift Capital

Based in UAE, women-run VC investing in women-led startups

Precinct Partners

Investment firm based in Dubai, they did some large ticket investments in startups

Chimera Capital

Based in UAE, A VC fund focused on early stage startups in MENA

Annex Investments

Based in UAE. An investment firm that invests in early stages startups. Headed by Ahmed Al Nowais

Kingsway Capital

Based in UK. A large investment company with an emerging markets fund. They invested in MENA early stage startups

Alarabi Investments

Based in UAE, does early & late stage tech startup investments

TwoFour54

They invest in early stage startups that are media related

Endeavor Catalyst

Based in USA, part of the Endeavor organization, invests in Endeavor entrepreneurs' startups. They have several funds with successful exits

Ginco Investments

Backed by family office GINCO Group based in UAE, does seed & series A investments

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority

Based in UAE, Abu Dhabi government investment arm, has done several late stage startups

MEC Ventures

Based in Bahrain, $50m fund by Al Salam Bank & MSA Capital, does early stage startups

MBC Ventures

UAE VC, they have done some big ticket investments, nothng recently, they usually do media for equity deals

MENA Moon Shots

Based in UAE, they do seed investments & help in strategy & operations

Orange Ventures

Based in France, corporate VC of orange telecom company focused on MEA

imena Group

Based in Jordan, does late stage investments

Saned Partners

Based in Lebanon, they invest in early stage startups in MENA

CVentures

Based in Egypt, Corporate VC of CIB focuses on early stage fintech startups

Olive Tree Capital

Based in US, they do Seed up to pre-IPO. Headed by Yamen Al-Hajjar and Nichola Eliovits

Graphene VC

Based in silicon valley run by Nabil Borhanu, worth reaching out to if your startup is based in silicon valley

Kuwait Investment Authority

Based in Kuwait, Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund invests in late stage tech startups with large tickets

Phoenician Fund

Based in Lebanon, small active VC fund focused on seed Investments

Propeller

Based in Amman, does early stage investment

Spartech Ventures

Based in UAE, a new fund that invests in early stage tech startups in MENA, US, & UK

Glint Consulting

Based in Egypt, a management & advisory firm that invests in very early stage tech startups

212 Ventures

Based in Qatar, focuses on early stage B2B across Qatar, Istanbul & US

Crescent Enterprises Ventures

Based in UAE, corporate VC of Crescent Enterprises. Focuses on growth stage

Alfalaj Investment

Based in UAE, an investment fund focuses on Seed to Series A tech startups in MENA

V7 Group

Based in UAE, an investment group that invests in early stage tech startups & SMEs in MENA

Arqaam Capital

Based in UAE, an investment bank that invests & facilitates investment from investors into late stage tech startups in MENA & Globally

Audacia Capital

Based in UAE, Advisory firm with VC arm, invests in early stage startups

138 Pyramids

Based in Egypt, invests in early stage

Sharq Capital

Based in Kuwait, invests in early stage

Arbor Ventures

Based in Singapore, a global fund that has invested in some MENA based tech startups in growth stage

4DX Ventures

Based in Egypt & Ghana, invests in African early stage startups

Fuel Ventures

Based in UK, a VC that has created a MENA fund to invest in early stage tech startups in MENA

Daman Investments

Based in UAE, investment firm focuses on fintech startups

Kafalat Sal

Based in Lebanon, government program investing equity into early stage startups

Vostok New Ventures

Based in Sweden, has done several late stage investments in MENA

Xecced Ventures

Based in UK, invests in pre-seed to early stage African tech startups

Panthera Capital Investment

Based in UAE, the investment arm of arm of Fujairah Holding, does late stage investments

Afkar Ventures

Based in UAE, a new fund that investments in MENA focuses on the energy sector

Global Millennial Capital

Based in UAE, they work closely with the startups that they invest in

iris Capital

They were behind STC ventures, and are now starting a new VC, usually later stage

Numu Capital

Based in UAE, does seed investments

TVM Capital

Based in Singapore, they invest in late stage tech startups globally & in MENA focuses on healthcare

Gritegrity Ventures

Based in US, new venture hasn't done much investments yet

Rise Capital

Based in US, they invest in late stage tech startups in US and MENA

212 Founders

Based in Morocco. A VC fund focuses on seed to series A Moroccan startups

MENA Technology Fund

Based in UK, a VC firm that invests in early stage tech startups in MENA

Sadara Venture

Based in Palestine, a VC fund that invests in early stage tech startups

Family Offices

AlTouq Group

Altouq Family

Raz Group

Riyad AlZamil Family Office

Naseel Holding

AlIbrahim Family

Al Jammaz Group

AlJammaz Family, led by Mohammed Aljammaz

Qudrah

Based in Saudi, headed by Turki AlJeaid, they have done several tech startup investments

Scene Investments

An investment firm that invested in early stage statups in MENA

Olayan Holding

AlOlayan Family, led by Sultan AlOlayan

Zamil Group

Zamil Family, led by Nouf AlZamil

Almutlaq Group

AlMutlaq Family, led by Dalal AlMutlaq

Tasheel

Saudi company, investment sector is headed by Mohammed Siraj, has done several late stage startup investments

Anova Investments

Investment arm of Anova, a Saudi tech company headed by Nouf Aljreiwi, has done several early stage startup investments

Sure Global Tech

Saudi tech company, headed by Basem AlSallom, has done several seed investments

AlSulaiman Investments

AlSulaiman family, has invested in many tech startups in MENA

Ithraa Investment Company

An investment company based in Saudi, focused on VC investments in early stage startups

Sunbulah Group

Saudi company headed by Samir Kurdi, has done many seed investments

Bugshan Investment

Bugshan Family (Fares Bugshan), has done some seed tech startup investments

Veda Holding

Alhokair Family, did some seed tech startup investments

Kingdom Holding

Based in KSA backed by Waleed Bin Talal AlSaud, does large ticket tech investments

Nayyara

Based in Saudi, has done several tech startup investments. Headed by Ziyad Al Twaijri

Majd Investment

Majdouie family (Ibrahim Al Majdouie) invests directly and through funds into startups

Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo

One of the largest family investment companies in the region, they often invest in startups

Awab Holdings

Alotaibi family, headed by Fawaz AlOtaibi, they invest in early stage startups & SMEs

Enmaa

Based in Saudi, Juffali family, they invested into Cura

Nomd Holding

Saudi holding company that has invested in tech & IoT companies, wants to invest in early stage startups

Dallah Albaraka

Kamel Family

Namara Investments

Dr. Sulaiman AlHabib Family Office

Sedco Holding

Bin Mahfouz Family

Khereiji

Khereiji Family

Alkhathlan Holding

AlKhathlan Family

Tareem Enterprises

AlSari Family

Nahdi Family Office

Nahdi Family

Al Gihaz Holding

Al Angari Family

Al Jasser Holdings

Al Jasser Family

Almunif Holding Company

Saudi company headed by Abdullah Almunif, has done many early stage investments

Raaf

AlOthaim Family

Sultan Holding

Sultan Alkabeer Family Office

Abunayyan Holding

Abunayyan Family, very active in early stage tech investment deals in the MENA region

Reza Investment

Ali Reza Family (Mishaal Ali Reza), has done some seed tech startup investments

Tamm Investments

Investment firm by AlRashed family, they invest in Series B & above

Squad Partners

New investment firm, they want to invest & add value by helping in operations

AlRajhi United

AlRajhi Family, has done some tech investments

AlFaisaliah Group

AlFaisal family, they do large ticket tech investments later stages & private equity deals

KAAF Investment

Kanoo Family, headed by Mishal Kanoo. Has done some investments in different stages

Al Ghurair

Al Ghurair family, has invested in tech startups in MENA and abroad

Khaled Juffali Holding

Juffali family, has done some investments in MENA

Tamer Group

Tamer family, has invested in several tech startups in MENA

Abudawood

Abudawood family, has invested in tech startups in MENA

Nazer Holdings

Nazer family, has done some investments in MENA

Wakan Capital

Based in Saudi, does seed investments

AlKhaila

Based in Saudi, has done some e-commerce tech startup investments

Ideas Enterprise

Based in Saudi, Does investments into a mix between traditional & innovative companies

Humania Progressing Wellbeing

Batterjee family, an investment firm focused on impact & healthcare

AlMoayed General

Almoayed Family, an investment firm that invested in early stage startups

Alzarooni Emirates Investments

Al Zarooni family, invested in MENA early stage tech startups

KBBO

Based in UAE, investment firm that has done several late stage investments into startups

Dividend Gate Capital

Based in Bahrain, has done some investments in startups

Relam Investment

Based in UAE, has done several tech startup investments

Fund of Funds

Saudi Venture Capital (SVC)

KSA early stage FoF & angel investor co-invest program worth 2.8B SAR. Headed by Dr. Nabeel Koshak, They are very active

Jada

KSA late stage & PE FoF program backed by PIF worth $1B. Headed by Adel Al Ateeq

Al Waha

Bahrain FoF program backed by Mumtalakat worth $100m. Headed by Areije Al Shakar

Mubadala

Abu Dhabi sovereign UAE investor has a $150m FoF program & invests directly into later stage startups. Headed by Khaldoon Al Mubarak

ADQ Holding

ADQ manages Abu Dhabi government (ADIO) fund worth $146m for FoF program & direct investments in later stage startups.

Egypt Ventures

Egypt investment fund backed by Egyptian Ministry of Investment with FoF program & direct early stage investment. Headed by Ahmed Gomaa

IFC

Global backed by World Bank Group. It has a FoF program & does direct investments in startups in certain regions in MENA part of their development fund

Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund

Jordan fund backed by World Bank & Central Bank of Jordan worth $98m. It has a FoF & direct early stage investment program. Headed by Laith Al Qasem

EAEF

Egypt fund backed by the US Aid program. It has a small FoF program & does direct startup investments

Universities Funds

Wadi Makkah Ventures

Backed by Umm AlQura University, usually invests in startups from their accelerator program, or university researchers

Riyadh Valley Co.

Backed by King Saud University, they do more international investments than local ones, & invests in high tech, healthcare, & renewable energies tech startups

Taibah Valley

Backed by Taibah University, focused on blockchain & deeptech

Dammam Valley

Backed by Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, They are focused on biotechnology innovation

Less Active Funds

RTF

A VC fund backed by Riyad Bank. Focuses on seed to series A in MENA & international. Currently focused on fintech

Inspire Ventures

Small Saudi VC headed by Almosafer Founder Farooq Al-Jeraisy. They do mostly seed investments

DAAL

New VC part of Sumou Holding from khobar, does more international investments than local

Saudi Entertainment Ventures

A subsidiary of PIF, investments focused on startups focused on entertainment

King Khalid Foundation

The only investment institute focused on investing in social entrepreneurship startups

Sabic Ventures

Sabic corporate VC focused on manufacturing & energy startups

Dana Venture

An investment firm based in KSA, does local & international startup investments. Headed by Ghayadh Eid

STC Ventures

Not to be confused by STV, they are an investment arm of STC, they invested a bit then stopped. Usually large tickets

Mobily Ventures

Backed by Mobily, They aren't as active as they used to be due to financial constraints on Mobily itself

Asyaf Investments

A Saudi investment firm that has a VC arm

Eat Venture

Investment firm that does mostly FBMG & tech startups related to it

Sandstorm Ventures

Investment firm focused on late stage tech startups

Gobi Partners

A Chinese VC that has recently expanded into the region to invest in MENA early stage startups

8point Capital

Hong Kong fund that is investing in the middle east, headed by Sulaiman Alireza

iNET

An active Saudi investment firm that has done many investments in GCC

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