SparkLabs | Riyadh Valley Company

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◆ Fund Size

$50M

◆ Location

Saudi Arabia

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

◆ Links

Website ↗

◆ 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]

◆ Sectors

Other

◆ Stages

pre-seedseed

◆ Geography Focus

Saudi Arabia

◆ Team

Name	Title	Role	Links
Andrew Chen	—	partner
Bernard Moon	Co-founder / partner	founding partner	in
Eugene Kim	Partner	partner
Jimmy Kim	Partner	partner
John Hanjoo Lee	Partner	partner
Khalid Al-Saleh	Director	—

◆ Notable Investments

ProkariumGLM CompanyCalltech CoSOLEXELAdvanced Dental TechnologiesAser TechnologiesKnowledge DevelopersApptronikSophia SpaceNeemOpsinOptimHireWideBot AI

◆ Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

◆ 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.