OUR VISION
We believe in the untapped potential of the Saudi entrepreneur. With the right support, network, and funding, we can scale up opportunities to become globally competitive. Rua Growth Fund’s core thesis is to bridge the funding gap of promising startups, and yield meaningful returns to the entrepreneurs, and investors, while accelerating growth of the tech revolution in the Kingdom.
OUR VISION
We believe in the untapped potential of the Saudi entrepreneur. With the right support, network, and funding, we can scale up opportunities to become globally competitive. Rua Growth Fund’s core thesis is to bridge the funding gap of promising startups, and yield meaningful returns to the entrepreneurs, and investors, while accelerating growth of the tech revolution in the Kingdom.
Rua Growth Fund
Born out of a Unique Strategic Partnership
Pioneers in What We Do
- First CMA licensed Assets Management Company
- First independent Saudi brokerage firm
Seasoned Investment Team
- 100+ years combined experience in local and regional Investments
- Specialized in dealing as principle and agent, asset manager since 1994, and custody since 2006
Unpparelled Professional Network
- Diverse Board of Directors with extensive experience and networks in various sectors and professions
- Extensive network and relationships with investors, corporates, and ecosystem stakeholders in Saudi Arabia
Pioneers in What We Do
- Founders of first venture backed online business arabia.com
- Founders of MENA’s first VC fund, Ideavelopers
Seasoned Investment Team
- 50+ years combined entrepreneurial, investments and advisory experience
- 70+ regional and global tech assignments in investments, strategic & financial advisory, incubation & venture, and Enterprise & SME services
Unpparelled Professional Network
- Extensive regional, and global network of founders, investors, corporates, and stakeholders
- Proprietary global networks such as YGL, YPO, and Kaufmann Fellows
Investment Focus
Focus Verticals
Online Marketplaces
FinTech
Enterprise Solutions & SaaS
Approach to Success
Proactive Deal Sourcing
Access to Funding
Access to Markets
Operational Excellence
Path to Exit
Leveraging an Unparalleled Network for Better Deal Sourcing
We enjoy one of the largest proprietary deal sourcing network in the MENA region.
Drive Efficient Growth Through Value Creation
Network of strategic acquirers based on industry / sector
Financial Exits
Facilitate public listing – Nomu - Saudi Main Market
Provide funding that cover the early-stage & the growth-stage funding gap
Follow-on capital
Network of regional & global investors for co-investments and/or follow-on investments
Take lead positions, board seats, and bring substantial resources to bear on a concentrated portfolio of investments
Access to world-class service providers
Accelerate the path to market by pairing emerging technology leaders with the largest corporates in Saudi Arabia
Network of strategic acquirers based on industry / sector
Financial Exits
Facilitate public listing – Nomu - Saudi Main Market
Take lead positions, board seats, and bring substantial resources to bear on a concentrated portfolio of investments
Access to world-class service providers
Provide funding that cover the early-stage & the growth-stage funding gap
Follow-on capital
Network of regional & global investors for co-investments and/or follow-on investments
Accelerate the path to market by pairing emerging technology leaders with the largest corporates in Saudi Arabia
Network of strategic acquirers based on industry / sector
Financial Exits
Facilitate public listing – Nomu - Saudi Main Market
Provide funding that cover the early-stage & the growth-stage funding gap
Follow-on capital
Network of regional & global investors for co-investments and/or follow-on investments
Take lead positions, board seats, and bring substantial resources to bear on a concentrated portfolio of investments
Access to world-class service providers
Accelerate the path to market by pairing emerging technology leaders with the largest corporates in Saudi Arabia