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KAUST Innovation Fund

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2009

AUM

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Location

Thuwal, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

Middle East
Investor profile last updated: 29 August, 2026

Profile

KAUST Innovation Fund is a venture capital firm based in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, specializing in providing capital, support, and connections to innovative technology startups. Part of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), the fund draws from the university's deep research expertise across various scientific fields. Its team consists of experienced professionals in technology commercialization, investment management, and innovation leadership, distinguishing itself by leveraging robust academic resources and technical insights to support promising ventures in the region and beyond.

The fund primarily invests in technology-focused sectors, including HealthTech, Internet of Things (IoT), Cleantech, and Environmental Technologies. It supports startups at the Seed and Series A stages, primarily operating within Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East region. The innovation fund is part of KAUST's broader strategic vision to enable and facilitate economic transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, acting as a key player in its innovation ecosystem.

Notable portfolio companies include NOMADD - solar panel cleaning solutions, Sadeem - urban mobility intelligence, FalconViz - 3D aerial mapping, UnitX - AI computing solutions, and Red Sea Farms - sustainable agriculture technology.

Industry

Internet of Things (IoT) HealthTech VR/AR CleanTech Infrastructure Life Sciences Technology MedTech AI Software SaaS Robotics Pharmaceuticals Other Mobile/Apps IT Services Healthcare Services Hardware Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services E-commerce/Marketplace Edtech Education

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Kevin Cullen Vice President of Innovation & Economic Development
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Tony Chan President
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FAQs about KAUST Innovation Fund

KAUST Innovation Fund is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
KAUST Innovation Fund is located in Thuwal, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
KAUST Innovation Fund was founded in 2009.
KAUST Innovation Fund invests in companies and startups in Internet of Things (IoT), HealthTech, VR/AR, CleanTech, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Technology, MedTech, AI, Software, SaaS, Robotics, Pharmaceuticals, Other, Mobile/Apps, IT Services, Healthcare Services, Hardware, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, E-commerce/Marketplace, Edtech, Education.
KAUST Innovation Fund invests in companies and startups in Middle East.
KAUST Innovation Fund invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
KAUST Innovation Fund usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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