KAUST Innovation Ventures
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Overview
KAUST Innovation Ventures is the venture capital arm of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), which funds early-stage deep tech startups. It focuses on sectors including energy and environment, food and water, advanced materials, robotics, ICT, and health. The fund makes seed investments of less than $200,000 and early-stage investments up to $2 million.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinai.ai | Apr 2026 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| Terraxy | Jan 2026 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| SatsX | May 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Markopolo.ai | Feb 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| AmplifAI Health | Feb 2025 | Seed | Lead |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
