SparkLabs KSU Fund
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Countries of investment
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Egypt
- Jordan
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- E-commerce
- Fintech
- SaaS
- Marketplaces
About
SparkLabs KSU Fund is a seed-stage venture capital fund established as a joint venture between the global VC firm SparkLabs Group and King Saud University. The fund focuses on investing in and supporting high-potential technology companies within the MENA region.
SparkLabs KSU Fund is a seed-stage venture capital fund established as a joint venture between the global VC firm SparkLabs Group and King Saud University. The fund focuses on investing in and supporting high-potential technology companies within the MENA region.
Investment Thesis
SparkLabs KSU Fund is a seed-stage venture capital fund investing in rapidly growing technology companies across the MENA region. A joint venture between SparkLabs Group and King Saud University, the fund targets companies with the potential to become global industry leaders. They provide portfolio companies with strategic access to a global network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners to accelerate growth.
Manager's Experience
The managing partners bring a blend of institutional investment and entrepreneurial experience to the fund. Brian Kang has over 20 years in finance, with roles in private equity and venture capital at firms like Mirae Asset and SparkLabs Group. Mazen Al-Darrab is a successful entrepreneur, having founded and led the SaaS company Qoyod, and is an active angel investor with deep expertise in FinTech.
Team
Jimmy Kim - Co-founder & Partner
HanJoo Lee - Co-founder & Partner
Bernard Moon - Co-founder & Partner
Dr. Naif Al-Ajlan - Partner
Dr. Abdulaziz Alomair - Partner
Dr. Moudhi Aljamea - Partner
Portfolio
Sabbar
Speero
Elva
Rewaa
Lendo
Gathern
Salla
Qawafel
Salasa
Zid
Classera
Foodics
Tamara
Nana