Middle East

The firm started raising the strategy in Q2 and aims to reach final close by Q1 next year as more funds emerge in this space, Private Equity International has learned.

Our H1 Fundraising Report shows fundraising totals stabilizing, but the number of funds continuing to decline.

The Saudi Industrial Development Fund Investment Co committed to the sophomore fund from Khwarizmi Ventures, which recently held a first close on about $72m.

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With an LP base comprised mostly of single and multifamily offices and some sovereign wealth funds in the United Arab Emirates, the firm plans to invest in up to 20 start-ups in the US and Latin America.

With Riyadh Valley Company as an anchor investor, the new fund aims to help attract global innovation, foster Saudi talent and contribute to the country’s economic development.

Fundraising for women-led venture firms dipped again in 2025, but our analysis of four years of research shows that women-led firms' share of total industry fundraising is still growing.

We have updated our exclusive directory of more than 400 women-led venture capital firms from around the world.

The appointment reflects expanding demand for entrepreneurial ecosystem development and AI readiness across emerging markets.