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VMS

Venture studio in Saudi Arabia for MENA and international founders entering the Saudi market.

What
Seed funding and grants plus investor access.
Who
MENA and international founders entering the Saudi market.
Cost
Equity
Status
Active

Checked · September 2026 · vms.sa · How we check ↗

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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
Soft landing into the Saudi market - masterclasses - mentor network - 11 portfolio companies at $160M combined valuation per its own site
Status
Active - Apply route on its own site, target form not published

What the source says

“VMS is a venture studio dedicated to empowering MENA entrepreneurs and international startups to thrive in the Saudi market”

vms.sa · seen September 2026

“Our financial backing includes seed funding, grants, and access to investors”

vms.sa · seen September 2026

“11 NUMBER OF PORTFOLIO COMPANIES - $160M TOTAL COMPANIES' VALUATION”

vms.sa · seen September 2026

Closing soon on the map

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Sources

Primary source · vms.sa · Checked September 2026