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Riyadh Angel Investors (RAI)

Riyadh angel investing group of 50+ members drawn from executives of Saudi, regional and global corporates, investing at seed stage in MENA startups.

What
Angel investment of $10K–$100K per investor.
Who
Pre-seed and seed MENA startups with an MVP; pitch deck required.
Cost
Equity
From abroad
Within the region: MENA All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Status
Open · taking applications

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In detail

Riyadh Angel Investors (RAI) is an angel network in Saudi Arabia. Riyadh angel investing group of 50+ members drawn from executives of Saudi, regional and global corporates, investing at seed stage in MENA startups.

Amount
$10K-$100K per investor - pre-seed and seed per the application form; round size not published
Eligibility
Seed stage with an MVP per the site, pre-seed and seed per the application form - completed form plus pitch deck required - the valuation is expected to hold for six months after pitching - only startups invited to pitch night are contacted; no answer within 60 days means no
Focus
No sector focus published - member investments span health, fintech and service industries
Portfolio
Spades - Glance - Eyas - Baadmay - Ahad Network - Kleen - SideUp - Glamera - Erad - Ayen
Status
Active - applications through its own Dealum portal

What the source says

“Riyadh Angel Investors (RAI) is an angel investing group that includes veterans from a diverse set of sectors in the Saudi economy whom can provide unique value to startups in MENA through their deep expertise and networks.”

riyadhangels.com/home-default · seen September 2026

“RAI comprises of 50+ members who are top executives from KSA's leading global, regional and local corporate establishments and organizations”

riyadhangels.com/home-default · seen September 2026

“$10k - $100k (per investor)”

riyadhangels.com/home-default · seen September 2026

“Seed (with an MVP)”

riyadhangels.com/home-default · seen September 2026

“Pitch your business idea - Dealum application form linked from the site”

riyadhangels.com/home-default · seen September 2026

“RAI focuses on pre-seed and seed investments.”

app.dealum.com/#/company/application/new/96085/i38ccfjt5b9cw · seen September 2026

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Sources

Primary source · riyadhangels.com/home-default · Checked September 2026

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