
Vision Ventures
Description
Vision Ventures (VV) is a prominent Saudi Arabian venture capital firm, established in 2016 and headquartered in Dammam. Operating under the ethos "By Entrepreneurs, for Entrepreneurs," VV positions itself as a founder-friendly investor, leveraging its team's operational experience to support early-stage technology startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The firm is sector-agnostic, demonstrating a broad interest in innovative tech solutions that address regional market needs, from fintech to logistics and e-commerce.
VV primarily targets Seed to Series A stage companies, providing crucial capital and strategic guidance during their formative years. Their typical initial investment ranges from approximately $200,000 to $2,000,000, reflecting their commitment to fueling significant growth for promising ventures. Beyond capital, Vision Ventures actively engages with its portfolio companies, offering mentorship, access to networks, and operational expertise, which is a cornerstone of their "for Entrepreneurs" philosophy. This hands-on approach aims to mitigate common startup challenges and accelerate market penetration.
Since its inception, Vision Ventures has built a diverse portfolio spanning various tech verticals. Notable investments include companies like Sary (B2B e-commerce marketplace), Tamara (Buy Now Pay Later platform), and Rology (AI-powered teleradiology platform). The firm has also demonstrated successful exits, such as their investment in Nana Direct, an online grocery delivery platform, which underscores their ability to identify and nurture high-growth potential startups within the competitive MENA startup ecosystem. Their strategic presence in Saudi Arabia, a rapidly growing market, positions them well to capitalize on the region's digital transformation and entrepreneurial boom.
Investor Profile
Vision Ventures has backed more than 30 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce.
- Typical check size: $200K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (57%)
- Series A (30%)
- Series B (3%)
- Series C (3%)
- Series Unknown (3%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
Country Focus
- Saudi Arabia (30%)
- Egypt (17%)
- United Arab Emirates (17%)
- Bahrain (13%)
- United States (10%)
- Jordan (7%)
- Kuwait (3%)
- Germany (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- E-commerce
- Mobile Apps
- Financial Services
- Digital Entertainment
- Social Media
- Telecommunications
- Predictive Analytics
- Marketplace
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