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Sandstorm Ventures
Sandstorm Ventures is a Saudi-based Venture Capital and Private Equity firm specializing in investing in disruptive technologies of the future.
Sandstorm Ventures
Sandstorm Ventures is a Saudi-based Venture Capital and Private Equity firm specializing in investing in disruptive technologies of the future. Its mission is to assist private investors, banks, pension funds and private and public companies in GCC countries to invest in disruptive and high-growth technologies. It uses a portfolio approach split between publicly-traded disruptors and Series C+ or private companies, with secondary IPOs on the Saudi Stock Exchange as an exit strategy.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2016
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
Saudi Arabia
City
Riyadh
Corporate office
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Principals
Nizar Assanie
Managing Partner, Strategy & Due Diligence
Terry Sabile
Technical Associate, BPO, Data Center, Telco Transformation
John Ayoub
Technical Associate, Telecom Software Solutions
Sam Murray
Technical Associate, Satellite Communications
Rohit Kalbag
Technical Associate, NGN Technologies
Dr. Evangelos Vayais
Technical Associate, Network Technologies
T.J. McDonald
Technical Associate, Tech Certification & Training
David Sherburne
Technical Associate, Industrial IoT
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandstorm Ventures?
Sandstorm Ventures is a venture capital headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
When was Sandstorm Ventures founded?
Sandstorm Ventures was founded in 2016.
Where is Sandstorm Ventures headquartered?
Sandstorm Ventures is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the Middle East region.
What does Altss track for Sandstorm Ventures?
Altss maintains an OSINT-verified profile of Sandstorm Ventures covering investment focus (ESG policy, ticket size, target IRR, currency preference, regional focuses, industry focuses, technological focuses), team (service providers and advisors), deals (company deals and fund commitments), and network (associations and event participation). Detailed values are available to Altss subscribers.
What is Sandstorm Ventures's website?
Sandstorm Ventures's public website is www.sandstormventures.com. Verified contact details for principals and decision-makers are available to Altss subscribers.
What type of firm is Sandstorm Ventures?
Sandstorm Ventures is classified by Altss as a Venture Capital, operating from Saudi Arabia within the Middle East region.
How does Altss source intelligence on Sandstorm Ventures?
Altss combines OSINT (open-source intelligence) with regulatory filings, public disclosures, and licensed data partners. Source provenance is tracked to support compliance-ready research workflows.
When was Sandstorm Ventures's Altss profile last updated?
Sandstorm Ventures's profile on Altss was last refreshed on August 11, 2026. Continuous updates are applied as new public information is verified.
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