KAUST Innovation Ventures
Overview
KAUST Innovation Ventures is the venture capital arm of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), which funds early-stage deep tech startups. It focuses on sectors including energy and environment, food and water, advanced materials, robotics, ICT, and health. The fund makes seed investments of less than $200,000 and early-stage investments up to $2 million.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sav Technologies | Sep 2026 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Sinai.ai | Apr 2026 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| Terraxy | Jan 2026 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Oumla | Dec 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| SatsX | May 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Haitham Al Humsi
Director of Innovation Ecosystem Development
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is KAUST Innovation Ventures based?
KAUST Innovation Ventures is headquartered in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
When was KAUST Innovation Ventures founded?
KAUST Innovation Ventures was founded in 2009.
How many portfolio companies does KAUST Innovation Ventures have?
KAUST Innovation Ventures has 22 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in KAUST Innovation Ventures's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Sav Technologies, Sinai.ai, Terraxy, Oumla, SatsX.
What was KAUST Innovation Ventures's most recent investment?
KAUST Innovation Ventures's most recent investment on Caplight was in Sav Technologies in 2026.
What sectors does KAUST Innovation Ventures focus on?
KAUST Innovation Ventures focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Crypto & Web3, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Crypto & Web3, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does KAUST Innovation Ventures focus on?
KAUST Innovation Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is KAUST Innovation Ventures's AUM?
KAUST Innovation Ventures's assets under management are estimated at over $200.0M.