Sadu Capital
Venture capitalRiyadh · Pre-Seed–Series A · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Sadu invests at the intersection of evolving technologies and markets, aiming to be a founder's first institutional investor. The firm focuses on empowering founders from the MENA region and beyond, backing visionary teams from pre-seed through Series A and helping them scale to the point where they can access growth capital. Beyond providing capital, the team stays actively engaged, applying decades of entrepreneurial, advisory, and investing experience along with their network and insights to help founders structure and grow their businesses and attract follow-on investment.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 5 of 12 portfolio companiesSaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2B2B Marketplaces ×2Biotech ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Deep Tech ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1
HQs:Saudi Arabia×4Egypt×1
Investments · 12 tracked
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DataLexing is an AI-native Work OS that unifies tables, boards, forms, and real-time reports into a single workspace, with built-in AI tools for building reports and workflows.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaS
Co-investorsImpact46
AI-powered platform automating accounts receivable workflows and accelerating cash collection for finance teams.
Proteinea uses proprietary AI models and computational tools to engineer antibodies, focusing on rational design of antibody Fc domains for improved efficacy, half-life, and targeted biodistribution.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtech
Abdulaziz ElgammalMahmoud Eljendy
Co-investors500 GlobalSawari VenturesShorooq PartnersVentureSouq
Reachware is an integration platform as a service (iPaaS) and automation tool that connects separate SaaS applications and systems so they operate as a unified ecosystem for businesses.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Aiman AlqhtaniHamza AbusittaRaghad AltobasiTasneem Alasadi
Co-investors500 GlobalElm
Omnichannel inventory and point-of-sale platform integrating with marketplaces and retail services.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Sadu Capital made?
- Sadu Capital has 12 tracked investments.
- What stage does Sadu Capital invest at?
- Sadu Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Sadu Capital's typical check size?
- Sadu Capital typically writes checks of $1.9M – $27M.
- What sectors does Sadu Capital focus on?
- Sadu Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Sadu Capital located?
- Sadu Capital is headquartered in Riyadh, SA.
- Who does Sadu Capital co-invest with?
- Sadu Capital most often shares deals with 500 Global, Sawari Ventures, Shorooq Partners, among 6 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelBuild in Public: Founders Exposing the Startup Build Process. Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026
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LP Webinar 1: 2025 Venture Market Trends & Outlook, By Sadu Capital In Collaboration With PitchBook
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