Sadu Capital
Venture capitalRiyadh · Pre-Seed–Seed · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Sadu Capital invests in early-stage technology startups through equity ownership, with a geographic focus on MENA and beyond. The firm emphasizes long-term partnerships with founders, angels, and institutional investors, operating as a licensed investment management entity under the Capital Market Authority.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's websiteVenture capitalist and board executive with over 16 years of experience in venture investing and corporate governance across the MENA region. Co-founder and CEO of Sadu Capital, as well as CEO of the Saudi Venture Capital and Private Equity Association. Holds an MBA from Queen's University and finance degree from King Saud University, with executive education from Harvard, Wharton, London Business School, and UC Berkeley.
Technical founder and venture capitalist with over 15 years of experience in both venture capital and startup operations. Combines expertise in data science and AI/ML with startup and investment experience across Silicon Valley and the MENA region. Kauffman Fellow and author of multiple books on venture capital.
Finance professional with over 14 years of experience in asset-based lending, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital. Helped establish the corporate venture capital arm at Elm, a leading Saudi technology company, and worked on fund management for Derayah Venture Capital. Holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from KFUPM.
Finance professional with a background in audit and venture capital. Worked at a Big Four firm before joining a capital firm managing over $2.5 billion in assets, where he handled fund operations and portfolio finance. Licensed by SOCPA.
Investment analyst at Sadu Capital contributing across the full investment lifecycle, including deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring. Brings prior experience in private equity and venture capital with exposure to financial modeling and market analysis across healthcare, AI, and emerging technologies.
Investment professional with experience in venture capital, investment analysis, and portfolio management. Led deal sourcing, due diligence, valuation, and exit execution across multiple sectors. Previously worked at Saudi Technology Fund managing multi-sector investments. Holds an MBA in Finance from Prince Sultan University.
Operations-focused professional supporting senior management and contributing to venture capital operations efficiency. Handles organizational responsibilities across the firm. Holds a bachelor's degree in commerce and is working towards ACCA certification.
What they invest in
from 1 of 12 portfolio companiesB2B Marketplaces ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1
HQs:Saudi Arabia×1
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAn automotive aftermarket B2B platform that connects retailers and workshops with suppliers, dealers, and wholesalers in the Middle East. It provides real-time pricing and streamlines supply chain operations for automotive parts and services.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainDhahran, SA
AI-powered platform automating accounts receivable workflows and accelerating cash collection for finance teams.
AI-driven platform accelerating drug and protein development using machine learning and large-scale data analysis.
Omnichannel inventory and point-of-sale platform integrating with marketplaces and retail services.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Sadu Capital invest at?
- Sadu Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- 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.
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