King Saud University – SparkLabs Fund, one of Riyadh valley Company’s investments, concluded its first cohort program by graduating eight startups during the Demo Day event held on September 3, 2026, as part of LEAP26.
The event featured presentations by the participating startups, showcasing their projects and technology solutions to a distinguished group of investors and entrepreneurs. It also included a panel discussion titled “How to Scale in Saudi Arabia,” featuring His Excellency Dr. Khalid bin Saad Al-Saleh, CEO of Riyadh Valley Company, and attended by a distinguished group of stakeholders interested in the entrepreneurship and venture capital ecosystem.
Dr. Khalid bin Saad Al-Saleh highlighted that the graduation of the first cohort marks an important milestone in the Fund’s journey and demonstrates the impact of strategic partnerships in transforming ideas and innovations into promising companies. He also reaffirmed Riyadh valley Company’s continued commitment to supporting technology companies and enabling them to access investment opportunities and markets.
The graduation of the first cohort reflects Riyadh valley Company’s ongoing role in contributing to the entrepreneurship ecosystem, supporting the growth of the knowledge economy and the technology sector in Saudi Arabia.