- What
- Seed funding and grants plus investor access.
- Who
- MENA and international founders entering the Saudi market.
- From abroad
- Open to companies from abroad — startup must operate/expand into the Saudi market as part of the programme All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Checked · October 2026 · vms.sa · How we check ↗
In detail
VMS is a venture studio in Saudi Arabia. Venture studio in Saudi Arabia for MENA and international founders entering the Saudi market. Its own site states 11 portfolio companies at a combined valuation of $160M.
- Amount
- Seed funding and grants plus investor access - amounts not published
- Benefits
- Strategic entry into the Saudi market - masterclasses - mentor network - 11 portfolio companies at $160M combined valuation per its own site
- Status
- Active
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what VMS publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“VMS is a venture studio dedicated to empowering MENA entrepreneurs and international startups to thrive in the Saudi market”
“Our financial backing includes seed funding, grants, and access to investors, ensuring startups have the necessary capital to grow and scale their operations.”
“11 NUMBER OF PORTFOLIO COMPANIES - $160M TOTAL COMPANIES' VALUATION”
“SIGN UP FOR VMS MASTERCLASSES”
“If you’re a mentor, please apply.”
“BE PART OF VMS PROGRAMS If you’re an entrepreneur, please apply.”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
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| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| VMSSeed funding and grants plus investor access. | not published | Not published | Active |
| 500 Global SaudiPossible $100,000+ equity investment; $35,000 Phase 1 fee; 12-week Riyadh programme. | $100,000+ | Equity | Closed |
| Antler MENAP$180,000 via SAFE for 11% equity, plus up to $320,000 uncapped follow-on. | up to $320,000 | Equity | Open |
| CODE — Center of Digital EntrepreneurshipCoworking spaces, business services, incubation and acceleration programmes. | not published | Not published | Active |
| Falak Flagship ProgramDirect funding of up to SAR 375,000 plus soft landing and technical enablement. | up to SAR 375,000 | Equity | Dormant |
| FinspireUp to SAR 100,000 development funding, earmarked rather than paid as cash. | up to SAR 100,000 | Equity via SAFE, capped at 5% | Closed |
| Flat6Labs RiyadhSAR 500K in cash seed funding plus SAR 2.4M in follow-on funding. | SAR 2.4M | Equity | Closed |
| inspireU by stcGeneral track (3 months, grants) or Advanced track (6 months, invitation-only, funding). | not published | Not published | Active |
| NEOM Level Up (Gaming Accelerator)Funding for gaming studios. | not published | Not published | Closed |
| Newlab Riyadh — Mining Innovation StudioTargeted investment. | not published | Targeted investments | Active |
| Orbit Ventures (formerly Orbit Startups)$80,000–$100,000 invested in every startup over a 4-month batch. | not published | Equity | Closed |
| Princess Nourah University – University Startup AcceleratorUniversity accelerator with financial and in-kind grants; PNU invests in top startups. | not published | Not published | Active |
| TAQADAMUp to $140K: $40K base grant plus up to $100K follow-on for top teams. | up to $140K | No equity | Closed |
| The GarageIncubator, accelerator and Bridge programmes with free workspace; no funding figure published. | not published | Not published | Active |
| EWAx Sedrah — Environment AcceleratorSupport programme for environment-sector startups. | not published | Not published | Closed |
| GEA Entertainment Accelerator3-month accelerator with workshops, mentors, co-working and investor access; no direct funding. | not published | Free to participate; no direct funding | Closed |
| impactU by stcImpact incubation programme. | not published | No equity | Dormant |
| KAUST ScaleXLab access, faculty consultation and market-entry support in Saudi Arabia; no direct funding. | not published | Free to apply; no direct funding | Closed |
| KSU Aspiring Entrepreneurs Program (Riyadh Valley Company)KSU founder programme: top 3 projects compete for SAR 500,000 initial funding. | SAR 500,000 | Not published | Active |
| SDAIA GAIA ProgramA 10-week generative-AI accelerator with SAR 150,000 in grants from NTDP. | SAR 150,000 | Not published | Dormant |
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).
All accelerators & incubators in Saudi Arabia → · Across the Gulf →
Questions founders ask
What does VMS offer?
Seed funding and grants plus investor access.
Does VMS take equity?
Terms not published.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Open to companies from abroad — startup must operate/expand into the Saudi market as part of the programme.
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · vms.sa · Checked October 2026