- What
- Backs university-linked startups.
- Who
- Saudi startups nationwide and KAU research spin-offs.
- From abroad
- Not stated on the programme’s site (checked September 2026) All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Checked · October 2026 · wadi-jeddah.com.sa/en · How we check ↗
In detail
Wadi Jeddah is a university investment arm + incubator in Saudi Arabia. Investment arm of King Abdulaziz University (Royal Decree, ~2010), Jeddah. Backs university-linked startups.
- Amount
- Amount not published
- Terms
- Yes — via VC/PE fund
- Eligibility
- Saudi startups kingdom-wide; KAU research commercialisation
- Sectors
- Logistics, Education, FinTech, Tourism, Health, Technology, Industrial localisation
- Benefits
- University resources
- Legal & admin support
- Mentoring
- Status
- Active
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What the source says
“Wadi Jeddah is the investment arm of King Abdulaziz University, dedicated to developing strategic investments”
wadi-jeddah.com.sa/en/about-us · seen October 2026
“Established by Royal Decree No. (M/20) on 15/4/1431 AH”
wadi-jeddah.com.sa/en/about-us · seen October 2026
“Jeddah, Saudi Arabia”
wadi-jeddah.com.sa/en · seen October 2026
“Support innovation, patents, and startups in collaboration with the Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Business Incubator at King Abdulaziz University.”
wadi-jeddah.com.sa/en/entrepreneurship · seen October 2026
“Provide training and guidance to entrepreneurs through the business incubator.”
wadi-jeddah.com.sa/en/entrepreneurship · seen October 2026
“Engage in venture capital investment in promising startups [...] through private equity in companies with notable growth”
wadi-jeddah.com.sa/en/entrepreneurship · seen October 2026
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Compare VC funds & investors in Saudi Arabia
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadi JeddahBacks university-linked startups. | not published | 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 |
| 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 |
| Merak CapitalUp to $150K cash plus $150K in-kind (Exel programme), from a 3B+ AUM manager. | up to $150K | 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).
All VC funds & investors in Saudi Arabia → · Across the Gulf →
Questions founders ask
What does Wadi Jeddah offer?
Backs university-linked startups.
Does Wadi Jeddah take equity?
Equity — via VC/PE fund.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Not stated on the programme’s site (checked September 2026).
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · wadi-jeddah.com.sa/en · Checked October 2026