KBW Ventures

KBW Ventures is a venture capital firm founded by Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, focusing on early-stage technology companies in the Middle East and North Africa region. The firm emphasizes value creation and growth equity, targeting investments in sectors such as BioTech, FinTech, Web3, Gaming, D2C, SaaS, and Human and Planetary Health. KBW Ventures operates under the guidance of Prince Khaled, a member of the Saudi Arabian royal family and a proponent of clean energy, healthy living, and entrepreneurship. The firm has invested in companies like Upside Foods, Zipline, Mythical Games, and BlueNalu, spanning industries from BioTech to Gaming. In 2021, KBW Ventures invested in the French startup Furahaa Group, marking its first investment in the French market. The firm also invested in Black Sheep Foods, a U.S.-based plant-based meat producer, in 2022. Additionally, KBW Ventures participated in the Saudi Arabia Investors Forum in Riyadh in 2024, discussing macroeconomic trends and strategic investments in AI. The firm's portfolio includes companies like Journey Clinical, Rula Health, and SiFi, aligning with its focus on scalable technology addressing evolving market needs.