Venture capital for startups: who invests and how

Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC)

Invests in venture capital and private equity funds up to 65% of fund size, and invests directly in companies based in Saudi Arabia or expanding into it, with a minimum of SAR 1 million and no more than 30% of the round ^[1].

Jada

Does not invest in startups directly, but through venture capital, private equity and private debt funds; it is owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) ^[2].

Wa'ed Ventures (Aramco)

Aramco's venture capital arm: up to USD 20 million per deal, from seed to growth stage ^[3].

What do investors usually ask for?

A working product or prototype, growth indicators, a full-time team, and an investor pitch deck and financial model showing how the money will be spent and when the company will reach profitability. Madrous's Comprehensive Feasibility Study prepares the business plan, financial model and investor pitch deck together.

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