- What
- Up to $150K cash plus $150K in-kind (Exel programme), from a 3B+ AUM manager.
- Who
- Teams with a working product or playable build, Saudi-based or relocating.
- Backed by
- Jada Fund of FundsSaudi Venture Capital (SVC)
- Latest
- Last deal announced May 2026 — Led Arib's $23.5m investment roundNewest dated item on its own site · checked Oct 2026
Checked · October 2026 · merak.capital · How we check ↗
In detail
Merak Capital is a venture capital firm in Saudi Arabia. Multi-strategy investment institution - 3B+ assets under management, 50+ portfolio companies, 10+ active funds (site, as of 31 Oct 2025). Primary focus the Kingdom, with selective MENA exposure only where it strengthens a Saudi platform. Runs Exel, a 16-week accelerator: Cohort 2 deployed $5.1M across 17 startups (Demo Day Feb 2026); Cohort 3 runs Aug-Nov 2026 (applications closed May 2026).
- Amount
- 3B+ AUM (site) · Exel: up to $150K cash + $150K in-kind
- Eligibility
- Exel: working product or playable build · Saudi CR or willingness to relocate
- Sectors
- Enterprise applications, fintech infrastructure, healthtech, cyber, supply chain, dev tools, gaming
- Focus
- Technology startups — all sectors
- Status
- Active
What the source says
“3B+ | ASSETS | UNDER MANAGEMENT | 50+ | PORTFOLIO | COMPANIES | 10+ | ACTIVE | FUNDS”
merak.capital · seen October 2026
“10+ active FUNDS”
merak.capital · seen September 2026
“01 Sep 2026”
merak.capital · seen September 2026
“All figures as of October 31, 2025, unless otherwise indicated.”
merak.capital · seen October 2026
“Merak Capital is a multi‑strategy investment institution, 100% independent and partner‑owned.”
merak.capital · seen October 2026
“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is our primary market, supported by local sourcing and relationships. We pursue selective exposure across the wider region only where it strengthens a Saudi platform or accelerates commercialization”
merak.capital/venture-capital · seen October 2026
Closing soon on the map
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Compare VC funds & investors in Saudi Arabia
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Merak CapitalUp to $150K cash plus $150K in-kind (Exel programme), from a 3B+ AUM manager. | up to $150K | Equity | Active |
| 100 VenturesSaudi early-stage VC: pre-seed and seed cheques plus an in-house tech/AI team. | not published | Equity | Open |
| 2Pi VenturesEarly-stage Saudi VC from a USD 20M fund, pre-seed to Series A. | not published | Equity | Active |
| BIM VenturesVenture studio co-building startups from idea to scale. | not published | Not published | Active |
| Core Vision InvestmentRiyadh startup investor and angel network; led Series A and Pre-Series A rounds. | not published | Equity | Active |
| DAAL VenturesVenture capital for emerging tech companies, with a GCC and Saudi focus. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Fintactics VenturesFintech VC fund and venture studio; pre-seed to early Series A. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Growth CatalystSAR 360M first close, deploying growth capital to mid-market companies. | not published | Equity | Active |
| HALA CapitalEquity investment at early and growth stages. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Joa CapitalVC ticket not published. | not published | Equity or debt | Active |
| KAUST Innovation VenturesEquity investment of $100K–$700K, up to $500K at seed and up to $2M at early stage. | up to $2M | Convertible notes and equity | Open |
| Khwarizmi VenturesEquity investment, seed to Series A. | not published | Equity | Active |
| MASNA VenturesSaudi defense VC fund (MASNA Ventures Fund I, SAR 375M), CMA-approved June 2026. | SAR 375M | Equity | Active |
| Nama VenturesEquity from pre-seed to seed; tickets $100K–$1M (pre-seed) and $500K–$2M (seed). | $500K–$2M | Equity | Active |
| Nour Nouf VenturesEarly-stage impact investment. | not published | Equity | Open |
| RAED VenturesEquity investment from pre-seed to Series A. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Riyadh Valley Company (RVC)University-backed equity investment. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Rua Growth FundEquity investment. | not published | Equity | Active |
| RZM InvestmentInvestment from a portfolio of 50+ active deals across 10+ sectors. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Sadu CapitalEquity investment from pre-seed to Series A. | not published | Equity | Active |
| SEEDRA VenturesEquity from inception to Series A and beyond. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Sharaka CapitalEquity investment from seed to Series A. | not published | Equity | Active |
| STVEquity from a $100M AI fund, plus NICE non-dilutive funding. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Suhail VenturesEquity investment pre-seed to Series A. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Sukna VenturesEquity investment from Pre-Seed to Series B. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Takamol VenturesEarly-stage technology investor: capital, strategic guidance and execution support. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Taz InvestmentSaudi venture and growth investor, early to growth stage. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Tech Invest ComEquity from Series A to B (seed opportunistically); SAR 1B committed. | not published | Equity | Open |
| Vision VenturesEquity or convertible-note investment, pre-seed to Series A. | not published | Equity or convertible note | Active |
| Wadi JeddahBacks university-linked startups. | not published | Equity | Active |
| anb Seed Fund (anb capital)CMA-regulated fintech venture fund of Arab National Bank, pre-seed to Series A. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Artal CapitalRiyadh investment manager whose growth fund backs Saudi tech companies. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Hevolution FoundationRiyadh foundation investing in early-stage healthy-aging therapeutics companies. | not published | Not published | Active |
| Impact46Equity from a SAR 500M Fund III (plus a SAR 150M gaming fund). | not published | Equity | Active |
| JIMCO (Jameel Investment Management Company)Jameel Family investment arm; its tech fund (initially US$500M) backs funds and start-ups. | not published | Equity | Active |
| King Saud University Venture Fund (SparkLabs KSU Fund I)Accelerator funding up to $300K. | up to $300K | Not published | Closed |
| Mad'a Investment CompanyRiyadh investment firm whose venture arm backs high-growth Gulf startups. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Outliers Venture CapitalEquity investment. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Palm VenturesEarly-stage equity investment. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Pinnacle CapitalVenture capital for tech startups and strategic stakes in listed companies. | not published | Not published | Active |
| PropellerSeed and pre-Series A equity. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Redesign Health (Sanabil Venture Studio)Healthcare venture studio and VC; runs the Sanabil Venture Studio in Riyadh. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Riyad Taqnia Fund (RTF)Venture capital from a SAR 450MM close-ended fund, seed through Series B. | not published | Equity | Dormant |
| s60 VenturesEquity investment from pre-seed to Series A, selective from Series B. | not published | Equity | Active |
| SAB Invest X-Tech FundVenture capital for early- and growth-stage tech start-ups, focused on financial innovation. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Sanabil InvestmentsEquity across venture, growth and small buyouts; accelerator route via 500 Global Saudi. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Ula CapitalRiyadh deeptech VC investing in climate, healthcare and AI startups. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Ventures by Startups HousePre-seed equity for Saudi tech companies from the Attliq accelerator. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Waad InvestmentEquity, Pre-Series A to Series B, from a firm with a $200M targeted value. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Watheeq PropTech Venture Fund (Watheeq Capital)CMA-licensed PropTech venture fund of Riyadh-based Watheeq Capital. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Wyld VCAI venture capital firm investing from early stage to pre-IPO. | not published | Equity | Active |
No programmes match these filters.
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 Merak Capital offer?
Up to $150K cash plus $150K in-kind (Exel programme), from a 3B+ AUM manager.
Does Merak Capital take equity?
Equity.
How do I apply?
No application form is published. Its website is the way in.
Sources
Primary source · merak.capital · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/merakcapital · Checked October 2026