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STV
STV is a venture capital and growth equity firm propelling tech companies in MENA. Since 2018, it has invested in 30+ startups in the region.
STV
STV is a venture capital and growth equity firm propelling tech companies in MENA. Since 2018, it has invested in 30+ startups in the region. It has launched a $100 million AI Fund backed by Google to enable AI-native startups across the Middle East and North Africa.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2018
AUM
$1.4b+ (per firm website, 2026)
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
Saudi Arabia
City
Riyadh
Corporate office
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Principals
Abdulrahman Tarabzouni
Founder & CEO
Ahmad AlNaimi
General Partner
Dr. Mazin Alzaidi
General Partner
Ihsan Jawad
General Partner
Luca Barbi
General Partner & COO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at STV?
Founder and CEO Abdulrahman Tarabzouni leads the investment team, supported by four General Partners: Ahmad AlNaimi, Dr. Mazin Alzaidi, Ihsan Jawad, and Luca Barbi. Decisions appear to be made collectively at the GP level, with Tarabzouni setting firm strategy.
How does STV source proprietary deal flow?
STV leverages its Riyadh headquarters and Tarabzouni's deep ties to both the Saudi technology ecosystem and Silicon Valley. The firm's partnership with Google and corporates like T2 provides a pipeline of AI-native startups, while its brand as the region's largest venture platform attracts founders across MENA.
Does STV participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
STV makes direct venture and growth equity investments. Public information does not indicate a fund-of-funds or LP commitment strategy; the firm's disclosed activity is exclusively direct company investments.
How is STV related to Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth or government?
No public disclosure confirms STV is directly backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) or Saudi government. The firm is a Riyadh-based independent manager that has secured backing from global tech corporates like Google, though it aligns thematically with Saudi Arabia's national technology ambitions.
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