A club of active C-Suite angels and institutional investors, investing (via SPVs) in highly curated early-stage MENAP tech startups and supporting their Saudi and GCC expansion.
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Tawaref Acquires Amaana.ai to Strengthen AI-Driven Solutions for MENA Startups and Investors
Tawaref, a Saudi-based investment community providing startup services across the MENA, is proud to announce the acquisition of Amaana.ai, a cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions provider.
September 05, 2024
Tawaref and SimpliFi Partner to Streamline Financial Solutions and Multi-Currency Wallets for Startups in Saudi Arabia
Tawaref, a Saudi-based investment community providing startup services across the MENA region is proud to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SimpliFi, a leading Cards-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform...
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Tawaref - October 21, 2024
Tawaref series: A step-by-step guide to Saudi Iqama process
Throughout this article series, we have discussed several key processes a foreign investor who dreams of opening a business in Saudi Arabia must undergo. After financial planning, securing an investment licence,
Tawaref - September 30, 2024
Tawaref series: What you need to know about Saudi specialised licences
We have already discussed the types of business Licences offered to foreign investors who wish to expand operations in Saudi Arabia. However, businesses may be required to obtain special Licences beyond standard permits, depending on business activities and industry sector.
Tawaref - September 16, 2024
Tawaref series: Company formation in Saudi from A to Z
After understanding the types of licences, and attestation processes, it's time to move on to the actual company formation. Starting a business in Saudi Arabia involves a few key steps:
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Access highly-curated, VC-backed, tech startups in the region.
Exclusive only-by-invitation membership in a network of hundreds of top-tier executive investors
Co-invest with Unicorn founders
Get advisory roles in leading startups
For Startups
Leverage "strategic" and engaged Saudi investors to open doors in GCC (Smart Money)
Speedy fundraising to help you focus on your business
Find support for successful fundraising for your next financing round.
Clean your CAP table by combining angels in an SPV
Report your quarterly updates in one click to all your investors on interactive digital platform
Get heavy discounts on all Tawaref Value-Add services (e.g: Saudi Landing)
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Tawaref is a tech investment community financing top regional startups & offering entrepreneurial services.
Our mission is to diligently invest in groundbreaking regional tech startups, tying together the interests of Strategic Angel Investors and Institutional Investors alike, all while providing a myriad of complementary services that support the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.
Tawaref provides a comprehensive range of services essential for investing in the tech asset class, catering to startups, angel or institutional investors, and accelerators, and supporting all aspects of the investment and entrepreneurial landscape.
All qualified investors can invest with Tawaref.
Getting started is easy! To sign up for fundraising opportunities, simply visit and fill out our Startup Registration. If you're interested in exploring investment opportunities, navigate to our Investor Pre-Registration.
We look forward to having you on board and guiding you through your financial journey!