The Evolution of the KSA Startup Ecosystem | A Wa'ed Ventures Report: Page 2
Meet the Most Active Investors In Saudi Arabia
This list has been compiled for (Saudi) startup founders to get familiar with- in case you might approach them in the future, to assess their impact on your cap table.
Hala Ventures's Ali Abussaud Wants To Support Global-Minded Startups From Saudi Arabia
37% of Hala Ventures' portfolio companies are Saudi-based, with 10 deals inked in the Kingdom so far.
On An Upward Trajectory: Women in Saudi Arabia's Venture Capital Ecosystem
For a startup ecosystem still in its infancy, and for a country that traditionally had very few women in the general workforce to begin with, it's remarkable how far KSA has come in such a short period of time.
Infographic: Tracking How Saudi Arabia's Startup Funding Skyrocketed In 2022
Saudi Arabia may be relatively new on its entrepreneurial and digital economy journey, but the Kingdom's laser focus on developing a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem has helped startup activity grow, and quickly.
Hazen.ai: A KSA Startup Using Deep Learning To Drive Road Safety
Hazen.ai is a company that uses computer vision and deep learning to design intelligent traffic analytic software to help reduce road accidents.
Saudi Arabia's Vision Ventures Is Envisioning the Future of MENA Startups With Its Investment Approach
Since its establishment in 2016 in Dammam, Vision Ventures has invested in 47 companies, 20 of which are Saudi-based.
KAUST Entrepreneurship Centre's Hattan Ahmed On Closing The Gap In Deep Tech Startup Investments In Saudi Arabia
"The good news is that we are seeing a gradual evolution and shift, and we hope the next wave of VCs will fill these white spaces."
A Guide To The Most Notable (And Active) Accelerator Programs For Startups In Saudi Arabia
Accelerators typically run for a set period of time, ranging from a few weeks to a few months, and they often include a structured curriculum or program of events designed to assist startups in learning and growing.
In Conversation With 500 Global's Amal Dokhan On Nurturing Early-Stage MENA Startups
500 Global is a global venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, United States, that invests across stages with a focus on technology and innovation.
Nuqtah: At The Cross-Section Of Saudi Arabia's Creative And Digital Economies
The beta version of itsnuqtah.com was launched in September 2022, hosting hundreds of live non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and with 3000+ users on a waitlist.
How the Saudi Government Has Streamlined The Kingdom for Fintech
Saudi Arabia is geared to reach its goal of 70% cashless transactions before 2025.
Infographic: Saudi Arabia's Startup Investment Ecosystem Development Timeline
Since 2017, the number of local venture capitalists have ballooned, predominantly investing in seed-stage and early-stage startups.
Three Current Trends To Watch In Saudi Arabia's Startup Ecosystem
Many international VCs that have started to keep an eye on the Saudi market are also assessing it as a potential market for their international portfolio companies.
Wa'ed Ventures And Entrepreneur Middle East Release A Report Examining The KSA Startup Ecosystem From 2021-2022
The new report is packed full of insights and data, as well as opinions from thought leaders in Saudi Arabia.