I am enrolled in the Venture Institute by VC Labs.
For networking purposes, I researched post-Eid events in Riyadh that I could attend as an impact-focused investor/founder. This post shares my findings and includes valuable contributions from my network. You will learn about upcoming events to attend and who to network with.
Where to go?
For a founder/investor focused on impact, these are the events after Eid, where I would focus my attention with the intention of networking:
15/4/25 – VC World Summit – Paid event, in person – no attendant list.
21-22/4/25 Riyadh Rising
23-24/5/25 – Saudi Startup Expo – paid event, in person – no attendant list.
22-23/4/25 – VNTR Investor Roadshow
23/4/25 – CFO Leadership Summit
Other events not necessarily related to impact investing:
7-9/4/25 – Sports investment forum –
13-14/4/25 – Human Capability Initiative (HCI) 2025
In May 2025:
12-14/5/25 – Saudi Giga Projects Forum – paid event, in person, no attendants list
13-15/5/25 Saudi International and Digital Marketing & E-com Expo – paid?
Who to meet?
As thought leaders in the KSA/startup ecosystem, I have received these names:
1.Musaab Hakami: CEO Mala ($7m pre seed round), angel investor focusing on Financial Services, FinTech, and Software.
2. Abdulaziz Al-Turki: Co-founder and managing partner of Khwarizmi Ventures.
3. Amal Dokhan – Managing Partner, 500 Global & Abdulrahman Aljiffry – Partner, 500 Global
4. Faisal Al-Hamdan– Founder, Pacific Energy Consultancy
5. Mohammed Almeshekah: Founder of Outliers Venture Capital.
6. Khaled Talhouni: Managing Partner at Nuwa Capital.
7. Nabeel Koshak: CEO of Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC)
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Some VCs and accelerators. It would help if you advertised your events further in advance!
Now its Your turn
- Are you aware of any other event worth attending for a founder/impact investor?
- Mention key startup/VC ecosystem thought leaders (e.g., founders, investors, accelerator directors) for KSA. Who do you consider the top five people?
- If you are attending any of these events, please leave a comment!
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