SparkLabs | Riyadh Valley Company
◆ Fund Size
$50M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
Saudi Arabia
◆ Portfolio
10 companies
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
◆ Links
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◆ Investment Thesis
Invest in research emerging from King Saud University, including spinouts and projects led by students, researchers, and faculty members with access to advanced research labs.
◆ About SparkLabs
Riyadh Valley Company is the investment arm of King Saud University, focused on building a knowledge-based economy through technology and strategic investments. It invests in early-stage companies and also provides incubation services, with emphasis on Saudi founders and regional innovation in sectors such as health, ICT, and renewable energy.[4][5][7]
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◆ Stages
◆ Geography Focus
◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodin Scepanovic | Co-founder & Managing Partner | Senior | |
| Chris Yeh | Venture Partner | Senior | |
| Faisal Alsayed | Venture Partner | Senior | |
| Ivan Grlic | Co-founder & Managing Partner | Senior | |
| Kai Huang | Venture Partner | Senior | |
| Saejong Lee | Venture Partner | Senior | |
| Scott Sorochak | Venture Partner | Senior | |
| William Chu | Partner & IC Member | Senior | |
| Amr Awadallah | Advisor | Advisor | |
| Andrew Chen | — | partner | |
| Bernard Moon | Co-founder / partner | founding partner | in |
| Eugene Kim | Partner | partner | in𝕏 |
| Huda Hashmi | Advisor | Advisor | |
| Jimmy Kim | Partner | partner | in𝕏 |
| John Hanjoo Lee | Partner | partner | |
| Jun Yong Hyun | Advisor | Advisor | |
| Khalid Al-Saleh | Director | — | |
| Sohail Alangari | Principal | Mid | |
| Tamim Bassam Jabr | Advisor | Advisor |
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◆ FAQ
What does Riyadh Valley Company invest in?
Riyadh Valley Company invests in Other at the pre-seed and seed stages.
Which geographies does Riyadh Valley Company focus on?
Riyadh Valley Company focuses on Saudi Arabia, and is headquartered in Saudi Arabia.
What is Riyadh Valley Company's typical check size?
Riyadh Valley Company typically writes checks of $0.2M to $5M.