KAUST Innovation Ventures

KAUST Innovation Ventures is the venture fund of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia. It invests in deep-tech startups, including spinouts from KAUST, local ventures and global companies moving to Saudi Arabia.

Services

• Early-stage investment: backing from pre-seed to early Series A, often alongside other co-investors.
• Deal structure: investments made through convertible notes and equity, with a long-term approach to growth.
• Ecosystem access: strategic guidance, technical expertise and exposure to regional and global markets through the KAUST ecosystem.
• Focus areas: deep-tech work in health, energy, food, water and AI.

Who it serves

Deep-tech founders operating in, incorporated in or willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia, with early paying customers and a strong founding team.

Key facts

• Based in: Saudi Arabia
• Parent: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
• Stages: pre-seed, seed and early Series A
• Applications: open year-round