Where there's VC there's a way: The future of venture capital in Saudi Arabia

Since SVC raised Saudi Arabia's first VC fund in 2018, the growth of venture capital in the region has been significant. With the broader efforts to diversify the Saudi Arabian economy, the region is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for venture capital investors looking to diversify their portfolios within technology, fintech, healthcare, education and much more. At SuperReturn Saudi Arabia 2025, we spoke to VC's who's been in the region from the beginning of it's VC-boom, about how to establish yourself in the GCC and what challenges are still ahead.

Optimism and expansion: Navigting Saudi Arabia's venture capital market with Outliers

Hear from Mohammed Almeshekah, Founder & General Partner, Outliers, how he when from entrepreneur to investor. We spoke to him about the importance of institutional capital in fostering innovation, the optimism in Saudi Arabia and how talent and governmental support is fostering unprecedented opportunities for impactful growth.

Empowering startups: How can emerging managers get ahead in Saudi Arabia?

How is venture capital thriving across all of MENA? Soumaya Ben Beya Dridje, Partner, Rasmal Ventures, draws on her experience from previous succesful funds in the GCC, to give you expert insights on how to leverage regional opportunities, the nuances between the difference regions and the key to empowering start ups and emerging managers.

Breaking barriers and supporting innovation in Saudi Arabia

Hear from Waleed Al Ballaa, Genereal Partner, Sukna Ventures, how Saudi Arabia is fostering innovation to become a true global competitor. How have government reforms and policies enabled a thriving ecosystem, where can you find the biggest teh opportunities and how to international investors get started?

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