Organization · Family Office
Al Dhowayan Group
Al Dhowayan Group is a Saudi investment conglomerate based in Al Khobar, focusing on venture capital and private equity across various sectors, including energy and high-tech. Founded in 1998, it has a diversified portfolio with interests in real estate and industrial sectors.
Overview
What Al Dhowayan Group does
What Al Dhowayan Group is
Al Dhowayan Group is a Saudi investment conglomerate based in Al Khobar, focusing on venture capital and private equity across various sectors, including energy and high-tech. Founded in 1998, it has a diversified portfolio with interests in real estate and industrial sectors.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Family Office
- Founded
- Founded in 1998
- Approximate age
- About 28 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 23, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Al Dhowayan Group as a funder
Investment thesis
Al Dhowayan Group focuses on venture capital and private equity investments in early-stage high-tech companies, particularly those with registered patents, across various sectors.
Focus narrative
Al Dhowayan Group specializes in venture capital and private equity investments, particularly in early-stage high-tech companies with registered patents. The organization invests in sectors such as energy, logistics, high-tech, real estate, and industrial incubators, primarily focusing on the Middle East, with additional investments in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia.
Value beyond capital
Al Dhowayan Group adds value to its portfolio companies through strategic guidance, access to a broad network in various sectors, and expertise in management consulting, helping them to develop and execute effective business strategies.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series A+ · Series B · Series B+ · Series C · Series C+ · Series D · Series E · Series F · Growth Equity
- Sectors
- EnergyLogistics & Supply ChainIndustrial & ManufacturingHealthcareFintechBiotech & Life SciencesConsumer
- Regions
- North AmericaEuropeOceania
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 7
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: easyCoffee: A budget coffee chain expanding in the UK and Europe, offering a range of beverages and snacks. ZOME: Provides solutions for Distributed Energy Resource optimization, focusing on energy savings and management. Aequor: Develops eco-friendly small molecules for various applications, including antimicrobial and cleaning agents. HyreCar: A car rental marketplace catering to ride-sharing drivers. ONEm: A high-tech company offering interactive content and applications accessible without data or Wi-Fi. Omne: A mobile wallet that consolidates various cards into one secure platform. Black Bear Minerals Ltd.: Focuses on mining, particularly in gold extraction.
Common questions
What to know about Al Dhowayan Group
Upseed classifies Al Dhowayan Group under the Family Office organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 23, 2026
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