- What
- Series A and B funding for fintech startups from a SAR 1B fund backed by Riyad Bank.
- Who
- Fintech startups at Series A or B; the form accepts HQs in Saudi Arabia, the GCC or elsewhere.
- From abroad
- Open to companies from outside Saudi Arabia All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Checked · October 2026 · 1957ventures.com · How we check ↗
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1957 Ventures is a corporate venture capital arm (bank) in Saudi Arabia. Fintech investor backed by Riyad Bank, based in Riyadh, with a SAR 1B fund to invest in, partner with and scale fintech companies reshaping financial services across the region. It backs founders transforming the financial services sector in Saudi Arabia with Series A and B funding.
- Amount
- SAR 1B fund
- Series A and B rounds
- ticket size not published
- Terms
- Not published
- Eligibility
- Fintech startups raising Series A or B; the application form asks for the HQ (Saudi Arabia, other GCC or elsewhere) and the Saudi presence (current, planned or none)
- Sectors
- Fintech · Financial services
- Status
- Active — applications through the Apply for Funding form on its site, which says it typically responds within 5 business days (checked September 2026)
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What the source says
“HQ Location * Select location Saudi Arabia GCC (Other) Other”
“1957 Ventures is MENA's largest fintech investor, backed by Riyad Bank with a SAR 1B fund to invest in, partner with, and scale breakthrough fintech companies reshaping financial services across the region.”
“Empowering the next generation of founders transforming the financial services sector in KSA.”
“© 2026 1957 Ventures · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia”
“Join MENA's largest fintech investor. Get Series A and B funding for your innovative fintech startup.”
“HQ Location * Select location Saudi Arabia GCC (Other) Other Saudi Arabia Presence * Select status Currently in Saudi Arabia Planned expansion to Saudi Arabia No Saudi expansion planned”
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Highest amount in each programme’s own “What” line. Other currencies converted for sorting only (Gulf pegs; KWD, EUR, GBP approximate).
Questions founders ask
What does 1957 Ventures offer?
Series A and B funding for fintech startups from a SAR 1B fund backed by Riyad Bank.
Does 1957 Ventures take equity?
Equity.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Open to companies from outside Saudi Arabia.
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · 1957ventures.com · Checked October 2026