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7startup Saudi Arabia Investment

7startup is a UK-Saudi based Venture Capital as a Service (VCaaS) fund investing in Western Tech.

The 7startup Approach

We seek proven-product, revenue generating companies, ready to scale.

Saudi Arabia’s thriving market offers game-changing opportunities for western tech businesses seeking international expansion.

Local expertise, relationship capital, POC-to-contract, & investment are part of the package with 7startup.

Identifying and growing deep tech, next-gen tech and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to transform the future of Saudi Arabia.

Find out how 7startup can help your company thrive in Saudi Arabia, read our Pitch Deck.
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Our Sectors

AI/ML & Big Data
Deep Tech

We seek cutting-edge technologies aligned with Vision 2030, creating unique solutions in quantum computing, advanced materials, space tech, and more.

SaaS
Net Zero Tech

Clean tech solutions in solar, wind, carbon capture and renewable energy to empower Digital, Energy & Environmental Transformation in Saudi Arabia

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI startups that offer scalable, innovative solutions with strong data-driven insights, a clear path to market, and practical applications are particularly attractive.

7startup identifies and provides local support for growing deep tech, clean tech and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to transform the future of Saudi Arabia.

Our Thesis

VCaaS

Venture Capital as a Service

Access

Our relationship capital includes decision-makers in the private and government sectors, as well as angels, VCs, and family offices in Saudi Arabia

Expertise

Dedicated business development, project management, support & consulting resources to navigate market entry and expansion. Our process optimizes a culture-product market fit.

Investment

Tailored investment structures that meet the unique needs of each startup and marries their requirements with an ideally matched investor.

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Our Perfect Startup

More than £500k in revenue
Established as an SME or is at the Series A or B stage
Defensible technology and growth strategy
Be based in the UK, Europe or US
Vertical-focused solutions
A clear playbook for expansion
An urgency to scale in Saudi Arabia & Middle East
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Our Team

Get to know the 7startup team that’ll be working with you on your journey.

Amit Khanna
Amit Khanna
7startup Founder

Amit is an operator turned investor. Exited founder, started in technology with Capita PLC followed by 8 years across the startup ecosystem in London as a founder of a software business. Significant software-led transformation experience in the enterprise in various verticals (Northrop Grumman and Flight Centre Group). Deep network of Family Offices and the VC ecosystem in the UK and Europe.

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Hans Nilsson
Hans Nilsson
Strategic Advisor

Hans is a business scaling expert with over 30 years of experience in management. An ex-CEO of a FTSE 250 company and PE-back ventures, Hans is also a Seed Coach with the Stanford Graduate programme and helps startups build effective environments to scale up and flourish.

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Mika Tienhaara
Scaleup Consultant

Mika is the Commercial Head in the Nordics for Technip Energies, a French multinational focused on sustainable carbon capture solutions. Former CEO at Rocsole, a scaleup specializing in production optimization and Al/digitalization using proprietary in-process data.

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Moaz Al-Sibaai
Moaz Al-Sibaai
Saudi Advisor

Moaz is a transformation leader with 30 years of experience across global tech and financial firms including HSBC, JP Morgan, SAP, and Alibaba Cloud. He most recently led digital advisory and strategic programs in Saudi Arabia for Alibaba focused on scaling AI and cloud partnerships.

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Our Recent Insights

Finally, keep up to date by reading our recent industry-relevant insights and articles. After that, don’t forget to check us out on Medium and Youtube, too!

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Saudi Arabia Startup Opportunities
Saudi Arabia Startup Opportunities
Saudi Arabia startup opportunities for Series A and B companies are vast as the Kingdom aims to become a key player in the global tech landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for…
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