An Aramco-backed VC investing in bold founders driving Saudi innovation.
As the Kingdom-focused venture capital fund under Aramco, Wa'ed Ventures fuels the growth of high-potential startups across emerging industries. Guided by purpose and performance, we invest in technologies that drive competitiveness, sustainability, and long-term value for Saudi Arabia and the world.”
Established in 2013 to accelerate the growth of high-potential startups, Wa'ed Ventures backs visionary entrepreneurs building solutions that drive economic diversification, technological leadership, and sustainable impact. Through strategic capital, deep industry expertise, and access to the Aramco ecosystem, Wa'ed Ventures empowers innovators to scale globally while advancing the ambitions of Vision 2030.
We invest in founders who are redefining what's possible — from deep tech and artificial intelligence to space tech and fintech. Our purpose is to unlock the potential of Saudi Arabia's entrepreneurial vision and accelerate the growth of a dynamic, globally competitive innovation ecosystem.
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We bridge financing gaps for founders from Seed to Series C, unlocking growth opportunities at every stage of their journey.
We strengthen the startup ecosystem by funding emerging technologies and empowering the next generation of founders to drive innovation.
We partner with global founders to connect local and international markets, fostering a thriving and locally rooted tech ecosystem.
We have a dedicated team focused on supporting our portfolio as they grow and scale, through a select set of initiatives.
We help founders expand into local and global markets through dedicated strategic partnerships and connections enabling more than +500 engagements with key market players.
We enable founders to secure high-caliber talent through an extensive network and tailored hiring solutions.
We support founders throughout their fundraising journey by identifying suitable financing solutions, leveraging government funding programs, and facilitating introductions to both local and international investors.
We help founders access a worldwide network of experts and advisors for targeted, high-impact guidance.
Wa'ed Ventures is the partner of choice for ambitious companies we invest in combining active portfolio management, deep operational support, and ecosystem access to unlock growth, accelerate localization in Saudi Arabia, and deliver measurable long-term value.
We help founders scale by unlocking access to a global network of partners, experts, and ecosystem enablers that drive execution, growth, and market expansion.
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