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Khwarizmi Ventures

Khwarizmi Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, investing in early-stage startups across the MENA region. The firm focuses on seed to Series A investments in a sector-agnostic manner.

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Overview

What Khwarizmi Ventures does

What Khwarizmi Ventures is

Khwarizmi Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, investing in early-stage startups across the MENA region. The firm focuses on seed to Series A investments in a sector-agnostic manner.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Venture Capital
Founded
Founded in 2018
Approximate age
About 8 years
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
March 27, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

Khwarizmi Ventures as a funder

Investment thesis

Khwarizmi Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage startups with proven traction in the GCC region, aiming to support entrepreneurs in scaling disruptive algorithms and fostering innovation.

Focus narrative

Khwarizmi Ventures invests in early-stage startups across various sectors in the GCC region. The firm adopts a sector-agnostic approach, primarily targeting companies at the seed to Series A stages, ensuring a diverse portfolio that spans multiple industries.

Value beyond capital

Khwarizmi Ventures provides strategic support to its portfolio companies, leveraging its extensive network and expertise in the GCC region to help startups scale effectively. The firm is committed to fostering innovation and growth within its investments.

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
29
Recorded notable exits
POSRocket and Fatura

Portfolio context

Khwarizmi Ventures has a portfolio of 29 active companies, including notable investments such as Tamara, a leading BNPL fintech in Saudi Arabia; Eyewa, an eyewear e-commerce platform; Calo, a personalized food subscription service; and Soum, a consumer goods marketplace. The firm has also achieved 4 successful exits, including POSRocket and Fatura.

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What to know about Khwarizmi Ventures

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

March 27, 2026

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