Derayah VC

Derayah VC is a Saudi-based venture capital firm established in 2019, focusing on early-stage technology startups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The firm primarily invests in sectors such as Software as a Service (SaaS), FinTech, eCommerce, marketplace platforms, artificial intelligence, productivity applications, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Derayah VC seeks to support innovative startups that are disrupting or organizing industries, aiming to bring scalable business models and exceptional teams to the forefront of the market.

The firm's investment strategy targets startups at various stages, including Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, and Pre-IPO. With a fund size of $30 million USD, Derayah VC typically invests between $1 million and $5 million USD per startup. The firm's geographical focus spans across the MENA region, encompassing countries such as Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, and Mauritania.

Derayah VC is managed and governed by seasoned directors who have been angel investors and have backed startups in the region. The management team includes Faris Ibrahim AlRashed as Chairman, Mohammed AlShammasi as Board Member, Mohammed Ghonaim as Board Member, and Bassam Abdulaziz Noor as Board Member. The firm is committed to investing in startups with scalable business models, solid financial potential, and exceptional teams, aiming to create the solutions of tomorrow.