{"id":6721,"date":"2026-02-23T13:59:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rvc.com.sa\/?p=6721"},"modified":"2026-02-23T14:10:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T11:10:25","slug":"riyadh-valley-company-launches-king-saud-university-venture-fund-in-partnership-with-sparklabs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rvc.com.sa\/en\/riyadh-valley-company-launches-king-saud-university-venture-fund-in-partnership-with-sparklabs\/","title":{"rendered":"Riyadh Valley Company Launches King Saud University Venture Fund in Partnership with SparkLabs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riyadh Valley Company Launches King Saud University Venture Fund in Partnership with SparkLabs Riyadh Valley Company\u2014the investment arm of King Saud University\u2014announced its contribution to establishing the King Saud University Venture Fund and Startup Accelerator in collaboration with the global group SparkLabs. This strategic initiative aims to strengthen the university\u2019s innovation ecosystem and transform scientific research outputs and entrepreneurial projects into high-impact, sustainable tech startups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fund targets early-stage startups, with a particular focus on ventures emerging from King Saud University, including projects led by students, researchers, and faculty members. It will also attract promising technology companies seeking to benefit from the university\u2019s advanced research and innovation infrastructure. The fund will be managed by SparkLabs, one of the world\u2019s leading venture capital and startup acceleration platforms. Founded in Silicon Valley in 2013, SparkLabs operates in more than 12 countries and has an extensive investment track record that includes hundreds of technology companies across various sectors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commenting on the initiative, Dr. Khalid bin Saad Al-Saleh, CEO of Riyadh Valley Company, emphasized that this step aligns with the company\u2019s strategic role in supporting King Saud University\u2019s entrepreneurship ecosystem. He noted that the fund and its accompanying accelerator will help build the capabilities of university-based entrepreneurs, enhance the investment readiness of tech projects, and strengthen the university\u2019s position as a national leader in innovation and technology within the knowledge economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tally.so\/r\/3EVRAq\"><b>Applications can be submitted via the following link.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Riyadh Valley Company Launches King Saud University Venture Fund in Partnership with SparkLabs Riyadh Valley Company\u2014the investment arm of King Saud University\u2014announced its contribution to establishing the King Saud University Venture Fund and Startup Accelerator in collaboration with the global group SparkLabs. 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