KAUST Innovation Ventures

KAUST Innovation Ventures is a venture capital firm in Saudi Arabia. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology's venture fund. It invests in KAUST spinouts, local deep-tech startups and global deep-tech startups moving to Saudi Arabia, from pre-seed to early Series A.

What it offers

• “We back companies from pre-seed to early Series A, with typical ticket sizes ranging from $100K to $700K, often alongside leading co-investors.” — kaust.edu.sa
• “We typically invest up to $500K at seed stage and up to $2M at early stage, often alongside regional and global co-investors.” — kaust.edu.sa
• “Our investments are structured through convertible notes and equity, with a long-term, partnership-driven approach to growth.” — kaust.edu.sa

Who can apply

• “Operating in, incorporated in, or willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia.” — kaust.edu.sa
• “Go-to-market-ready solutions with paying customers and early revenue.” — kaust.edu.sa
• “Applicants should be prepared to submit a pitch deck, business plan, and supporting financials.” — kaust.edu.sa

Stages

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

How to apply

Apply or read the rules on the official site.

About this listing

TrustList compiled this listing from KAUST Innovation Ventures's official pages in September 2026. The quotes above are its own words. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility rules change, so check the official site before you rely on them.