- What
- Venture capital for emerging tech companies, with a GCC and Saudi focus.
- Who
- Tech startups worldwide, including those expanding into Saudi Arabia.
- From abroad
- Open to companies from outside Saudi Arabia All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Checked · October 2026 · daal.ventures · How we check ↗
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DAAL Ventures is a venture capital firm (technology) in Saudi Arabia. Venture capital firm based in Al Khobar that invests in innovative technology opportunities around the world, with a focus on emerging markets; its stated aim is to pioneer investment in emerging technology within the GCC region and beyond, and to become the leading technology-focused VC in Saudi Arabia. It supports its companies through partnerships with sister companies in Saudi Arabia and introductions to investors, and takes applications through an online investment form.
- Amount
- Ticket and fund size not published
- Terms
- Yes — venture capital
- Eligibility
- Emerging technology companies, including those expanding into the Middle East and the Saudi market
- Sectors
- Marketplace
- Fintech
- SaaS
- IoT
- Big Data
- Products
- AI
- Benefits
- Strategic partnerships with sister companies in Saudi Arabia · connections to investors
- Status
- Active — takes investment applications through its site; no dated deals or news published (checked September 2026)
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What the source says
“DAAL Ventures invests in the most promising Tech Innovative opportunities around the world with focus on Emerging Markets.”
“Daal is a venture capital that aims to connect the most promising IT opportunities around the world with the talent and leadership of world-class investors”
“At Daal, our aim is simple: to pioneer investment opportunities in the emerging technology sector within the GCC region and beyond.”
“Our vision is to become the leading technology-focused venture capital firm in Saudi Arabia through domestic and international investment in emerging companies.”
“Prince Turkey St, Al Yarmouk,Al Khobar 34423, Saudi Arabia”
“We are the right partner for emerging companies looking to expand into the Middle East and penetrate the Saudi market as our team has the experience to guide and nurture the growth of these companies on the international stage.”
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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).
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Questions founders ask
What does DAAL Ventures offer?
Venture capital for emerging tech companies, with a GCC and Saudi focus.
Does DAAL Ventures take equity?
Equity — venture capital.
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 · daal.ventures · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/daalcapital · Checked October 2026