KAUST Innovation Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2010 and located in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. The firm focuses on fostering the emerging Saudi technology ecosystem by making seed and early-stage investments in high-tech startups across various sectors, including energy and environment, food and water, advanced materials, robotics, information and communications technology, and healthcare. By acting as a long-term strategic partner, KAUST Innovation Ventures supports its portfolio companies through mentorship and acceleration programs offered by its Entrepreneurship Center. The firm aims to cultivate an innovation-driven investment community and attract both local and international investors to contribute to the growth of innovative technologies in the region.
Interim Vice President and Executive Director of Special Projects, Office of President
Kevin Cullen Ph.D
Vice President of Innovation and Economic Development
Past deals in Bahrain
Visual Experience
Seed Round in 2016
Visual Experience, founded in 2013 at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, specializes in providing comprehensive virtual reality services throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council region. The company focuses on creating customized virtual experiences tailored for the tourism sector, showcasing cities like Makkah, Vienna, and Abu Dhabi. By delivering immersive virtual experiences, Visual Experience aims to inspire potential visitors to explore these destinations in person, ultimately helping clients attract tourists and enhance their revenue.
Visual Experience
Seed Round in 2013
Visual Experience, founded in 2013 at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, specializes in providing comprehensive virtual reality services throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council region. The company focuses on creating customized virtual experiences tailored for the tourism sector, showcasing cities like Makkah, Vienna, and Abu Dhabi. By delivering immersive virtual experiences, Visual Experience aims to inspire potential visitors to explore these destinations in person, ultimately helping clients attract tourists and enhance their revenue.
Visual Experience
Seed Round in 2013
Visual Experience, founded in 2013 at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, specializes in providing comprehensive virtual reality services throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council region. The company focuses on creating customized virtual experiences tailored for the tourism sector, showcasing cities like Makkah, Vienna, and Abu Dhabi. By delivering immersive virtual experiences, Visual Experience aims to inspire potential visitors to explore these destinations in person, ultimately helping clients attract tourists and enhance their revenue.
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