{"id":71246,"date":"2026-07-20T18:47:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T15:47:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/?p=71246"},"modified":"2026-07-20T18:54:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T15:54:32","slug":"svc-invests-in-seedra-ventures-second-fund-to-support-saudi-tech-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/2026\/07\/svc-invests-in-seedra-ventures-second-fund-to-support-saudi-tech-startups\/","title":{"rendered":"SVC Invests in Seedra Ventures\u2019 Second Fund to Support Saudi Tech Startups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SVC Invests in Seedra Ventures&#8217; Second Fund to Back Saudi Tech Startups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The investment targets early-stage startups in fintech, proptech, and artificial intelligence, supporting Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Vision 2030 goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) has announced its investment in Seedra Ventures Fund II, managed by Seedra Ventures, in a move aimed at expanding funding opportunities for early-stage startups and strengthening Saudi Arabia\u2019s venture capital ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">The investment is part of SVC\u2019s strategy to broaden funding sources for startups and technology-driven SMEs, supporting entrepreneurship and increasing private sector participation in achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Focus on High-Growth Technology Sectors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">Seedra Ventures Fund II will invest in technology startups and businesses built around technology-enabled business models, with a particular focus on high-growth sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), fintech, and proptech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">The fund targets early-stage and fast-growing startups by providing both capital and strategic expertise to help founders scale sustainable businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Supporting Early-Stage Innovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">Nora AlSarhan, CEO of Saudi Venture Capital Company, said that early-stage investment represents the starting point in a startup\u2019s growth journey, emphasizing that backing specialized fund managers increases the availability of venture capital for Saudi technology entrepreneurs and strengthens the Kingdom\u2019s entrepreneurial ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Strong Investor Confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">Haitham AlFuraih, Managing Partner at Seedra Ventures, said SVC\u2019s investment, alongside strong demand from institutional investors that pushed the fund\u2019s subscriptions beyond its target size, reflects growing confidence in the Saudi market and in the fund\u2019s ability to identify high-potential startups at an early stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">He added that the fund aims to support founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey by providing capital, strategic guidance, and access to a broad network of investors, industry experts, and strategic partners, while delivering sustainable long-term returns for investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Strengthening Saudi Arabia\u2019s Venture Capital Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">The investment reinforces SVC\u2019s role in developing Saudi Arabia\u2019s venture capital landscape through investments in specialized VC funds and direct investments in startups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">The company provides financing solutions that support businesses across every stage of growth, from pre-seed to pre-IPO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">Established in 2018, Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) is a subsidiary of the SME Bank, one of the development banks under the National Development Fund (NDF). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">The company aims to expand access to capital for startups and SMEs, foster innovation, and strengthen the Kingdom\u2019s investment ecosystem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) has announced its investment in Seedra Ventures Fund II, managed by Seedra Ventures, in a move aimed at expanding funding opportunities for early-stage startups and strengthening Saudi Arabia\u2019s venture capital ecosystem. 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