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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals in Saudi Arabia
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Companies
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Aramco Ventures
Aramco Ventures is the corporate venturing arm of Aramco, the world’s leading integrated energy company. Headquartered in Dhahran with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Aramco Ventures’ mission is to invest globally in start-ups and technologies that have strategic relevance globally and to Aramco's business, with the ability to scale and disrupt.
51 to 200 staff
Nesma
Nesma Holding is a privately owned Saudi Arabian company, with corporate headquarters in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah and branch offices in all major cities around the Kingdom. In addition to its local operations, Nesma maintains an active international presence through several joint ventures and partnerships both regionally and globally. Nesma Holding and its subsidiaries enjoy a long-standing reputation of financial strength and stability honed over many years of sound management and prudent financial practices at all levels. Nesma’s well-known business integrity and distinguished standards for quality translate into exceptional services and products offered to businesses and individual consumers alike. Since Nesma Holding was established in 1979, its creation of joint ventures and partnerships with outside companies as well as its acquisition and development of subsidiary companies has bolstered its reputation as a serious player in the diversifying economy of Saudi Arabia. Its reach also extends internationally with significant holdings in Egypt and Turkey and joint ventures with companies from Europe, Africa and Asia.
10001+ staff
Wa'ed Ventures
Backed by Aramco, Wa’ed Ventures is a $500 million venture capital fund with the aim to accelerate the development of an integrated startup ecosystem by investing in local tech-based startups and incentivizing global entrepreneurs to localize their tech innovations in the Kingdom. صندوق واعد فنتشرز هو ذراع استثمار رأس المال الجريء في الشركات الناشئة البالغ قيمته 500 مليون دولار والمملوك بالكامل من قبل شركة أرامكو السعودية لدعم الشركات التقنية الناشئة متسارعة النمو
51 to 200 staff
Seedra Ventures
SEEDRA is a CMA-licensed alternative asset management firm based in Riyadh, focused on early-stage venture capital. We back bold founders from Saudi Arabia and across the region who are using technology to redefine industries. Our portfolio features high-impact companies such as Tamara, Lendo, Zid, Lucidya, and Noon Academy—each playing a transformative role in its sector. As more than just investors, we are long-term partners, providing strategic support, operational insight, and unrivaled access to regional markets to help build enduring, market-leading businesses.
11 to 50 staff
Capifly
The premiere alternative financing provider for high-growth technology startups in MENA and SEA, our mission is to systematically unlock fast, shariah compliant non-dilutive capital.
1 to 10 staff
Riyadh Valley Company Rvc
Envisioned to help transforming Saudi Arabia's oil-based economy into a revolutionary knowledge-based economy, Riyadh Valley Company is one of Saudi Arabia's mega initiatives to support the adoption of innovation culture, foster entrepreneurship, leverage the kingdom's research capabilities and mobilize, engage and oversight investments in knowledge-based sectors.
11 to 50 staff
Founder Institute Gcc
Join Founder Institute, the world's most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses with our Core Accelerator Programs in United Arab Emirates & GCC Region. Our UAE Fall Virtual 2021 commences on Oct 26, 2021. With companies launched, and a survival rate of 87.5%, aspiring entrepreneurs have used the program to form and improve their business ideas, develop their marketing strategy, create an advisory board, recruit co-founders, improve their pitch, launch a product, prepare to raise capital, bootstrap to profitability, generate revenue, and more. Based in Silicon Valley with chapters across six continents and 200+ cities,$975M funding secured by it's portfolio companies with $35B combined valuation, their mission is to "Globalize Silicon Valley" and help promising entrepreneurs launch companies rapidly that create over a million new startup jobs. The Founder Institute UAE & GCC Chapter has launched it's 4th Cohort with a team of seasoned and dedicated Directors from the local UAE/Regional/Global ecosystem, Program Managers and committed local and global mentors. During our last 2 Cohorts, we have graduated 12 companies who have created 30 jobs and are growing. For more information on applications, partnerships or to be involved as a mentor, get in touch!
1 to 10 staff
Khwarizmi Ventures
Khwarizmi Ventures is a Saudi-based Venture Capital fund investing in early-stage startups in the MENA region. Ever since its launch in 2018, Khwarizmi has seed-funded notable startups, assisted various founders, and scaled multiple regional companies. By “Enabling Algorithms That Will Change the Future” and aiding foremost companies of tomorrow in accelerating the reach to their full potential, we aim to be the preferred partner of exceptional entrepreneurs building disruptive startups in the MENA region. We have established vast networks and rich experiences in the MENA region and are pursuing scalable opportunities and novel ideas to solve the problems of today’s ever-changing world.
1 to 10 staff
Nuwa Capital
A radical new investment platform redefining the relationship between founders and capital.
1 to 10 staff
Veda Holding
Veda holding is an incubator in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia that supports startups and mature companies by providing value and growth capital. By investing in these high potential companies were helping them fund expansions, acquisitions or other major investments. We believe that together we contribute to global growth, development and innovation. Veda Holding is led by Founder Fahad Alhokair, alongside Co-Founder Abdulrahman Alhokair board of trusted directors and his team of well-qualified experts.
11 to 50 staff
Anan Holding Company
Founded on the promise of a more prosperous and diverse Saudi economy, Anan Holding is a leading Investment Company firm dedicated to supporting progressive, innovative ventures in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and around the GCC region. Led by an experienced management team with a proven track record, Anan Holding measures all of its ventures not only for their projected returns to investors but also to their returns to the Kingdom and does so according to the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, and ethics. Headquartered in Riyadh with an office in Jeddah and relationships throughout the world, Anan Holding operates across a wide range of sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, technology, and others that capitalize on Saudi Arabia's human resources, knowledge base, and competitive advantages in the global economy. Anan Holding recognizes the strategies and ambitions that the Saudi Arabia is pursuing through both public and private levers and is dedicated to investments that fulfill the Kingdom's goals. In every instance, Anan strives to create long-term value and lasting relationships in order to outperform sector averages and maximize financial and social values.
11 to 50 staff
Impact46
منذ عام 2019، نمت Impact46 لتصبح شركة سعودية رائدة مرخّصة من هيئة السوق المالية، تركّز على تمكين النمو في مجالات رأس المال الجريء، الائتمان الخاص، وهيكلة الأدوات المالية، وتدير أصولًا تتجاوز ٢.٨ مليار ريال سعودي. Since 2019, Impact46 has grown into an innovation-driven, CMA-licensed asset management firm managing SAR 2.8B+ in alternative investments. Fueling growth across venture capital, private credit, and capital market structuring.
11 to 50 staff
Vision Ventures Vv
Vision Ventures is a sector-agnostic VC firm “By Entrepreneurs, for Entrepreneurs”. We invest in early-stage tech startups in MENA since 2016 offering hands-on experience to assist founders in their journey and empower them to accelerate their companies’ growth and realize their dreams.
1 to 10 staff
Wjco - Walid Ahmad Al Juffali Co. Ltd
INTRODUCTION Since the late 1940’s Juffali has played a major role in the development of Saudi Arabia. It has introduced many new quality products, as well as innovative services, solutions and advanced technologies to the country. In keeping with the tradition of serving the country and to provide its citizens the best in class service, Walid Ahmad Juffali Company Limited (WJCO) was formed as a 100% Saudi owned company based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The company focused on providing best in class products, services, solutions and advanced technologies. WJCO works in collaboration with customers to determine their requirements and business goals. Thereafter a tailor‐made solution in line with customers' business objectives is delivered.
11 to 50 staff
Beta Lab
VC focused on the intersection between deep tech and the traditional sectors where there is a high potential to disturb the status que.
11 to 50 staff
Nama Ventures
WE ARE TECH FOUNDERS FUNDING TECH STARTUPS "Lets give you your first investment cheque" We are the champions of first money in (lets call it pre-seed) in MENA tech startups. Said differently, we want to give you your first investment cheque. If you are a MENA based startup, with a founding team that has complementary skill sets, then we sure want to talk to you, please apply for funding.
1 to 10 staff
Outliers Venture Capital
Outliers is an early-stage venture capital fund backing outlier founders building compounding businesses in the MENA. Built by operators, Outliers partners with teams who are leveraging unique insights to address current or emerging market needs with technology solutions.
1 to 10 staff
Sanabil Studio
Sanabil Studio is the venture building arm of Sanabil Investments. We pair exceptional founders with high-potential ideas and power them with capital, networks, and expertise. Together, we co-build transformative ventures that shape the industries of tomorrow.
11 to 50 staff
Tech Horizons Venture
Tech Horizons Ventures specializes in efficiently building and scaling startups by matching talent with proven processes. Our success is driven by the intentional design of our startup-building process, which reduces the risk of common startup killers.
11 to 50 staff
Vibes Holding
Vibes Holding) – "Parallel Holding) is a Saudi held & registered entity, founded by Salem Almasrahi, who put years of diversified experiences in his latest and last business experience in his life on this planet.(Vibes Holding), represent mixture of many services & products thru its sister companies,(Vibes Holding) vision built to last wither founders are there or absent As a private sector company,(Vibes Holding) can maneuver and reach places other official & non-official entities, like banks, investment companies, family offices, governmental & non-governmental can't! With its rising star (Investors Club) a "virtual targeted balance" of 5 billion Saudi Riyals is growing daily with more filtered & Absher verified members joining the Club, With the continues "Financial Gap" phenomena, our (Success Partners) program showered with handers of magnificent stumbled projects, which allow us to pick only the ones that matches our strict standard & specs, in order to be adopted by Vibes Holding and lined up in the que to have the chance to launch and prosper (Vibes Holding) designed with start-up concept and it will be always within this concept … This means the current evaluation is 50M SAR with its 13 sisters' companies, once we hit the 30'th company sure the evaluation will go up and another round for new investors will be available with double the price and etc.(Vibes Holding) expected, to own hundreds of shares in hundreds of companies within the next 10 years Feel free to reach out and join the fun Salem Almasrahi
1 to 10 staff
Camel Lab
a start-ups ecosystem catalyst… Camel Lab is founded by an exceptional team of serial entrepreneurs who have a track record of multiple successful exits. Camel Lab is uniquely positioned to accelerate the growth of startups and help them reach their full potential. What We Do-Venture build -Accelerate -Softland
11 to 50 staff
Future Values
Future Values, founded in 2013, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Future Values is a marketing, distribution and service provider. We assist our clients in the maintenance industry to improve quality, efficiency and profitability. We do this by supplying the most futuristic yet environment friendly cleaning chemicals, materials and services that effectively reduce your efforts and guarantees the “new” look while keeping your facility green, clean and sheen. We are the authorized distributor for the renowned environment friendly facility care products manufacturer, CeNano Gmbh, Germany. For any other inquiry/feedback: info@futurevalues.co For Sales inquiries: sales@futurevalues.co We will be very glad to hear from you!
11 to 50 staff
Softbank Investment Advisers
At SoftBank Investment Advisers, we believe the AI Revolution is underway. Through the SoftBank Vision Funds, we are investing more than $140 billion in the businesses and technologies that will help make it possible. We offer the operational expertise, global network, and patient capital required to help exceptional founders build market-leading companies.
201 to 500 staff
Tarqeem
At Tarqeem, we specialize in creating high-performing startups within the real estate sector. Our talented team collaborates to bring disruptive ideas to life, developing them into remarkable products and startups from the ground up. One of our key successes is Osool, a testament to our innovative approach and dedication to excellence.
11 to 50 staff
3ventures Group
3Ventures is a Saudi-headquartered Venture & Innovation firm focused on building, funding and scaling technology ventures across the Kingdom. The Group partners with corporates, government entities, and global technology companies to design and implement innovation strategies, build ventures from scratch, and nurture founder ecosystems.
1 to 10 staff
Buhur For Investment Co
Buhur for Investment Company is a newly established entity incorporated in 2020 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Buhur for Investment Company has the aim and plan of structuring strategical alliances for developing innovation, values and accountability within its investment plan. Buhur for Investment Company, affiliate of Mutlaq Al-Ghowairi Contracting Company (MGC), is committed to the excellence in investing, operating and developing projects in Water, Energy, Transportation, Infrastructure and Health sectors.
11 to 50 staff
Palm Ventures
Palm Ventures was established in 2014 with a vision to become one of the top investors and backers in startups in MENA. The company has already supported more than 40 startups including assisting various government institutions in achieving their innovation-related requirements.
1 to 10 staff
Startupbootcamp Mena
We are a corporate innovation and venture development firm. We create, accelerate and scale new business with the world’s leading corporations and entrepreneurs. Our multidisciplinary team consists of some of the most experienced venture builders, engineers, designers, data scientists and growth experts. Over the last 16 years we have grown. Now, we run 10 Rainmaking Innovation Studios around the world, in addition to Startupbootcamp, one of the world's most successful accelerators - founded by Rainmaking.
201 to 500 staff
Digital Mobility Solutions
DMS was established by SAPTCO in line with KSA Vision to be the National and Regional Digital Mobility champion backed by top Entrepreneurial talents and high-profile investors.
11 to 50 staff
Inpro Studio
InPro Studio, a venture studio in Saudi Arabia, aims to bridge the gap between traditional startup creation and long-term success. We focus on building innovative, impactful, and sustainable startups through a unique collaborative approach. By partnering with leading players across the entrepreneurial ecosystem, including incubators, accelerators, and VCs, we offer startups a comprehensive support network designed to foster success beyond launch.
11 to 50 staff
Rua Growth Fund
Based in Riyadh, Rua is a VC fund dedicated to investing in visionary founders driving technological innovation in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. Leveraging our strategic partnerships with OBIC and iMENA, we provide not only capital but also strategic guidance and industry expertise to help startups scale and succeed. With a deep understanding of the local market and a commitment to fostering innovation, Rua is at the forefront of the tech revolution in the MENA region. We are dedicated to building a vibrant ecosystem where founders can thrive and create a lasting impact.
1 to 10 staff
Saudi Venture Capital And Private Equity Association
The newly formed Saudi Arabia Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCPEA), an industry body representing the Kingdom’s private equity and venture capital sector, plans on stimulating investment in Saudi by raising awareness and promoting more meaningful and significant partnerships between industry professionals. The SAVCPEA, created through a resolution made by the Saudi Council of Ministers, has been mandated to develop Saudi Arabia’s private equity and venture capital sector, ensuring the highest professional and ethical standards are adhered to. The organization will promote the industry’s contribution to the growing Saudi economy, as well as its role in determining, and improving best-in-class regulatory policies. The new association aims to foster closer collaboration between innovative, high growth businesses and venture capital and private equity companies. The industry body and public policy advocate will play a major role in promoting interest and investment in the Saudi private equity and venture capital sector, while also providing key industry data, research and periodic publications. In addition to organizing industry-related conferences, workshops and trainings, seminars and consultancy services will also be offered.
1 to 10 staff
Sigma Innovation Engine
we have the gravitational power to create HUMAN centered, Ai enabled, IMPACTFUL Startups.
11 to 50 staff
Sukna Ventures
Sukna Ventures is a Riyadh-based early stage VC fund. We focus on backing digital transformation businesses whilst empowering entrepreneurs with value creation at all stages of building and growing their startups.
11 to 50 staff
Uni-Ventures
Uni-Ventures, a subsidiary of ORSCOM Investments Group is a Venture Capital Investment Company and it is investing in emerging companies that are capable of rapid and sizeable growth. Furthermore, the company invests in businesses across different stages of growth and in promising sectors. The company has specialized in bold investments US, Europe, and MENA.
1 to 10 staff
E3.Ventures
E3. Ventures empowers the next generation of innovators. We're a pioneering venture studio providing startups with funding, mentorship, and the resources they need to thrive. Join us in building a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
11 to 50 staff
Embark Saudi
Embark is a venture builder (Startup studio) in Saudi Arabia that is committed to transforming the traditional approach to business development by launching startups in a distinct way. Our focus is on building strong and sustainable enterprises from scratch, leveraging our expertise, resources, and network. We carefully choose and validate innovative ideas, which are then transformed into fully-fledged businesses that are spun off into the market. At Embark, we're passionate about helping entrepreneurs turn their boldest ideas into reality. If you're looking for a partner who can help you launch a successful and sustainable startup, look no further than Embark. Let's connect and explore the possibilities together!
1 to 10 staff
Makhzani Holding Company
An organization of experienced professionals and imaginative, talented staff managed by forward thinking executives, with an internal network coordinated through a flexible structure to meet the changing needs of growth within the company. The company develops customers' businesses by expanding and enhancing with know-how, determination and dedication to deliver total customer satisfaction.
51 to 200 staff
Middle East Venture Partners Mevp
MEVP is a Middle East-focused venture capital firm that invests in the early and growth stages of innovative technology companies run by talented entrepreneurs in the Middle East Region with a focus on the GCC and Levant countries. With offices in Dubai, Beirut, Cairo, Bahrain, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi and more than USD 300 million in Assets Under Management, MEVP is one of the largest and most established VC firm in this region, with clear cross border investment appetite.
11 to 50 staff
Nmohub
At NmoHub we work on setting solid foundations for cooperation with entrepreneurs for our motto to be partners in their success and progress of their business, which makes us harness the experience of our consultancy team with more than 10 years in the Saudi market from different scientific and practical backgrounds.
11 to 50 staff
Alturki Ventures
Alturki Ventures is the Corporate Venture Capital arm of Alturki Holding, a leading business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Strengthened by the vast resources and extensive network and reach of the holding, Alturki Ventures identifies, invests and actively engages with companies and funds that are working with frontier technologies to drive positive change. Alturki Ventures identifies opportunities that have synergy with the holding’s core businesses and through research into global trends and robust due diligence, builds a pipeline of high potential investment opportunities. Our team of Venture Capital experts then accelerate growth by scaling business to new channels and customer segments. Alturki Ventures’ growing portfolio in the Middle East, Europe and the Americas, is comprised of companies that are changing the way we work and live across sectors such as Health tech, Logistics & Mobility tech, Education Tech, Fintech and Entertainment tech. They are empowering transformation in learning through AI and neuroscience, innovation in deep tech, digital health and synthetic biology, and applying machine learning to transfrom logistics, mobility & ecommerce for exceptional business and customer experiences. We are Empowering Transformation and building great businesses.
1 to 10 staff
Anova Investment
Anova Investment is a holding company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia which holds several leading organizations and digital platforms across the globe.
201 to 500 staff
Bkl Holding
We actively operate in the MENA region and currently, we work on major Capital Investment Projects in KSA
11 to 50 staff
Capital Connection
Anchored in Riyadh, Capital Connection is a regional boutique placement and advisory firm that acts as a platform of connectivity and efficiency for capital formation and business development, serving emerging and exploring fund managers and growth-stage startups in the GCC and across the MENATP region. The firm unlocks access to capital allocators and investors, covering Development Finance, VC & PE, Family Offices, Foundations, and SWFs. Capital Connection’s community of emerging fund managers and growth-stage startups benefit from hands-on fundraising support and actionable cross-border business development advisory services. For its portfolio of capital allocators, Capital Connection functions as a source of insight, network, and opportunity to broaden access to deal origination. Daniel Weihrauch, the founder of Capital Connection, has lived and worked across the Middle East for over two decades. As an advocate for the region with a deep conviction for its development plans, his vision is to contribute towards its growth by converging his strong regional relationships with his global network and facilitating cross-pollination of ideas and investment.
1 to 10 staff
Spaces Company For Business Incubators And Accelerators
We are a coworking space startup, we want to have a creative and family-style ecosystem of entrepreneurs, freelancers, and investors.
1 to 10 staff
C.Star Venture Studio
In C.STAR we believe in enhancing the startup ecosystem to align with the growth and development in the business model that follows the 2030 vision. We’re Risk-takers, Strategists, Designers, Technologists, and Investors who have spent the last decade partnering with companies and individuals to build and productize dreams.
11 to 50 staff
Eatventure
Founded in 2016, Eatventure is a Saudi-based venture capital firm focused on the food services, and food and beverage industries. We empower passionate entrepreneurs and business leaders – who are looking for ways to set their companies apart – to become better, fiercer, smarter, and cooler. At Eatventure, we get fired up when bold, creative ideas have the potential to turn to exceptional, market-leading enterprises that move the food services and F&B industry forward. Our investments focus on enterprises with a sustainable point of differentiation, vision for the future, and the potential to disrupt or compete with leading players in the industry. We believe in connecting extraordinary people to a thriving future. Whether you are just starting out or looking to raise your next round – we have the resources you need to jump-start and grow your operations, address complex market dynamics and daunting regulations, and navigate opportunities and challenges. We take the risks worth taking. Eatventure isn’t just a name… We live our motto “Our money where our mouth is”.
1 to 10 staff
Hala Ventures
Investment Management Company HALA Ventures has a rich history that spans back to 2014 when it first started operating as a Corporate Fund under the umbrella of its affiliated company, Financial Horizon Group. In 2018, HALA Ventures was established as the well-reputed venture capital firm it is known as today.
11 to 50 staff
