- What
- Equity cheques up to $20M from a $500M fund, seed to growth stage.
- Who
- Seed to growth-stage startups (lifecycle investor).
- From abroad
- Not stated on the programme’s site (checked October 2026) All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Checked · October 2026 · waed.com · How we check ↗
In detail
Wa'ed Ventures is a corporate VC in Saudi Arabia. Aramco's $500M VC fund + $100M dedicated AI allocation. $320M+ deployed across 100+ portfolio companies; cheques up to $20M, Seed to Series C. Targets startups that can localize in Saudi.
- Amount
- $500M fund (expanded 2022)
- up to $20M per deal
- $100M early-stage AI allocation (2024)
- $320M+ deployed in 100+ portfolio companies
- Terms
- Yes — equity stake
- Eligibility
- Seed to growth-stage lifecycle investor
- Sectors
- AI, DeepTech, Robotics, Cybersecurity, FinTech
- Portfolio
- Iyris (Red Sea Farms)
- Rebellions
- Resemble AI
- Status
- Active — founders apply through the "Apply for Funding" form on Wa'ed's dealflow portal (checked October 2026)
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what Wa'ed Ventures publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“An inside look at the progress of Wa’ed Ventures, Aramco’s $500-million, tech and localization-focused venture capital fund.”
“In October 2024, Wa’ed Ventures earmarked $100 million for early-stage AI investments”
“$320M+ Total Funding Deployed [...] 100+ Portfolio Companies”
“So, in 2021, to plug this late-stage funding gap, Wa'ed increased its ‘ticket size’ from $5 million to $20 million”
“We bridge financing gaps for founders from Seed to Series C, unlocking growth opportunities at every stage of their journey.”
“No. Wa'ed Ventures invests globally. However, companies must demonstrate either a strong localization plan in Saudi Arabia that shows potential for local impact and is directly aligned with national innovation priorities.”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
Compare corporate VCs in Saudi Arabia
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wa'ed VenturesEquity cheques up to $20M from a $500M fund, seed to growth stage. | up to $20M | Equity | Active |
| 1957 VenturesSeries A and B funding for fintech startups from a SAR 1B fund backed by Riyad Bank. | not published | Equity | Active |
| LAB7 (Aramco)Aramco's deeptech venture builder: funding, labs and market access for early startups. | not published | Equity | Open |
| NEOV — NeoVentures (SNB)Pre-Seed to Series A investment in fintech and lifestyle startups from SNB’s venture arm. | not published | Equity | Active |
| SABIC VenturesEarly-stage equity tickets. | not published | Equity | Active |
| SRMG VenturesCorporate VC of the Saudi Research & Media Group: seed to Series B media and content tech. | not published | Equity | Active |
| tali venturesCorporate equity investment via stc Group. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Al Faisaliah Group (AFG)Direct startup investments; also anchors Nuwa Capital. | not published | Equity | Active |
| alinma Digital FundStrategic investments in fintech companies from alinma bank’s digital fund. | not published | Not published | Active |
| Aramco SAiLCorporate innovation collaboration with Aramco. | not published | Not published | Active |
| Aramco VenturesVenture investment from $7.5B in committed capital. | not published | Equity | Active |
| colab by stcInternal venture-building only; no external funding route for founders. | not published | Not published | Active |
| HUMAINNo published startup programme; the company invests via its own deals. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Imad Ventures (Nesma & Partners)Corporate VC of Nesma & Partners; Pre-Seed to Series A construction-tech investments. | not published | Equity | Active |
| NEOM Investment FundNEOM’s investment fund. | not published | Not published | Active |
| Prosperity7 (Aramco)Equity investment from a $3B fund. | not published | Equity | Active |
| Scene HoldingVenture building and proactive investment. | not published | Equity | Active |
| X by UnifonicInvestment, co-building or a three-month accelerator out of a $26.6M fund. | 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).
Questions founders ask
What does Wa'ed Ventures offer?
Equity cheques up to $20M from a $500M fund, seed to growth stage.
Does Wa'ed Ventures take equity?
Equity — direct stake taken.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Not stated on the programme’s site (checked October 2026).
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · waed.com · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/waed-ventures · Checked October 2026