Organization · Corporate Venture Capital
SRMG Ventures
SRMG Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the Saudi Research and Media Group, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It focuses on investing in early-stage startups within the media ecosystem across MENA and globally.
Overview
What SRMG Ventures does
What SRMG Ventures is
SRMG Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the Saudi Research and Media Group, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It focuses on investing in early-stage startups within the media ecosystem across MENA and globally.
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
- Corporate Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2023
- Approximate age
- About 3 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 9, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
SRMG Ventures as a funder
Investment thesis
SRMG Ventures focuses on investing in high-potential companies and founders within the media ecosystem, leveraging over 50 years of media industry expertise.
Focus narrative
SRMG Ventures invests in various sectors within the media industry, including media creators, digital media platforms, media enablers and tools, and immersive and interactive entertainment. The organization primarily targets early-stage startups, from seed to Series B, while also considering later-stage funding opportunities.
Value beyond capital
SRMG Ventures provides strategic value to its portfolio companies through access to a vast media network, industry expertise, and support in market penetration across the MENA region. The backing of SRMG enhances distribution capabilities and connects startups with talent and technology.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $5,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Series A · Series B
- Sectors
- Media · SaaS · AI · Gaming
- Regions
- Global · Mena
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 3
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: Telfaz11: A Saudi creative media studio specializing in locally relevant entertainment content, boasting over 10 million subscribers and more than 2 billion views on YouTube. 360Vuz: An immersive video platform based in the UAE that allows users to attend live events through 360-degree live streams. Anghami: A leading music and entertainment streaming platform in the region with 120 million registered users and a catalogue of over 100 million songs.
Common questions
What to know about SRMG Ventures
Upseed classifies SRMG Ventures under the Corporate Venture Capital 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 9, 2026
Known limits
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