Masna Ventures
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Countries of investment
- Saudi Arabia
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Defense Tech
- Aerospace
- AI
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Robotics
- Autonomous Vehicles
About
Masna Ventures is a Riyadh-based venture capital firm with a unique cross-border mandate focused on defense and deep-tech localization. They act as a strategic partner for global startups looking to enter the Middle Eastern market through the Saudi industrial landscape. The firm is deeply aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goal to localize 50% of military spending and foster domestic innovation.
Masna Ventures is a Riyadh-based venture capital firm with a unique cross-border mandate focused on defense and deep-tech localization. They act as a strategic partner for global startups looking to enter the Middle Eastern market through the Saudi industrial landscape. The firm is deeply aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goal to localize 50% of military spending and foster domestic innovation.
Investment Thesis
Masna Ventures invests in defense technologies including AI, robotics, and autonomous systems that can support Saudi Arabia’s defense localization strategy.
Manager's Experience
Co-founded by Lucien Zeigler and Nehal Farooqui, experts in the US-Saudi defense corridor. The team specializes in "Defense Localization," helping private firms adapt proven U.S. aerospace and AI technologies for Saudi manufacturing.
Team
Lucien Zeigler - Co-Founder
Nehal Farooqui - Co-Founder
Yassin El Hardouz - Investment Director
Portfolio
Shield AI
Anduril (Localization Partner)
Saronic
Red 6
Skydio
Epirus