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SVC Investment in Startups (Direct Co-Investment)

SVC Investment in Startups (Direct Co-Investment)

Invests with partners through SVC for co investment in Saudi startups and expanding companies, sharing minority risk positions.

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The Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) Direct Investment programme co-invests equity alongside lead venture capital investors into startups and SMEs that are based in Saudi Arabia or are actively expanding into the Saudi market. Founded in 2018 as a subsidiary of SME Bank under the National Development Fund, SVC operates a dual mandate: a fund-of-funds arm that has committed capital to 65+ privat…

What this grant funds

Equity co-investment into Saudi-based or Saudi-expanding startups and SMEs, with SVC participating alongside lead VCs at a minimum ticket of SAR 1,000,000 and capped at 30% per round.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: svc.com.sa