Outliers Venture Capital

Outliers Venture Capital is a global venture capital firm founded in 2020 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It operates as an operator-led investor that backs outlier founders building compounding businesses, with a focus on early-stage seed opportunities. The firm invests in the United States and the MENA region, targeting information technology and adjacent sectors such as cybersecurity and privacy, data infrastructure, digital finance, digital retail, and innovative models of work and learning. It seeks category-defining companies by partnering with founders who pursue bold challenges and translate early insights into enduring, scalable businesses.
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Sarah AlSaleh

Partner

Mohammed Almeshekah

Founder and Managing Partner

Faisal Aloufii

Analyst

Past deals in Riyadh

Penny Software

Seed Round in 2024
Penny Software is a cloud-based procurement and spend management software company that digitizes and manages the full procurement cycle from request to payment. The platform supports RFQ management, vendor quotations, purchase orders and payments, and offers an action-driven dashboard, budget tracking, timeline views, product comparison, and customizable reporting. It provides modular, highly customizable procurement products for mid-size enterprises and also offers a B2B marketplace-as-a-service for private or public marketplaces, distributors, GPOs, and procurement as a shared service. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Penny Software was founded in 2020.

Lean Technologies

Series A in 2022
Lean Technologies Limited is a FinTech startup founded in 2019 and based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company specializes in developing an application programming interface (API) platform that facilitates access to consumer financial data. Its API suite addresses the complexities of fragmented financial infrastructure, allowing businesses to easily access their customers' financial information and execute instant bank transfers. Lean Technologies aims to improve the accessibility, transparency, and functionality of financial data and payment systems, contributing to a more inclusive and interconnected financial ecosystem for both consumers and businesses.

Penny Software

Seed Round in 2022
Penny Software is a cloud-based procurement and spend management software company that digitizes and manages the full procurement cycle from request to payment. The platform supports RFQ management, vendor quotations, purchase orders and payments, and offers an action-driven dashboard, budget tracking, timeline views, product comparison, and customizable reporting. It provides modular, highly customizable procurement products for mid-size enterprises and also offers a B2B marketplace-as-a-service for private or public marketplaces, distributors, GPOs, and procurement as a shared service. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Penny Software was founded in 2020.

Penny Software

Seed Round in 2020
Penny Software is a cloud-based procurement and spend management software company that digitizes and manages the full procurement cycle from request to payment. The platform supports RFQ management, vendor quotations, purchase orders and payments, and offers an action-driven dashboard, budget tracking, timeline views, product comparison, and customizable reporting. It provides modular, highly customizable procurement products for mid-size enterprises and also offers a B2B marketplace-as-a-service for private or public marketplaces, distributors, GPOs, and procurement as a shared service. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Penny Software was founded in 2020.

Lean Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Lean Technologies Limited is a FinTech startup founded in 2019 and based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company specializes in developing an application programming interface (API) platform that facilitates access to consumer financial data. Its API suite addresses the complexities of fragmented financial infrastructure, allowing businesses to easily access their customers' financial information and execute instant bank transfers. Lean Technologies aims to improve the accessibility, transparency, and functionality of financial data and payment systems, contributing to a more inclusive and interconnected financial ecosystem for both consumers and businesses.

Noon Academy

Series A in 2019
Noon Academy is a prominent edtech company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with additional offices in Cairo, Egypt, and Bengaluru, India. Established in 2013, it operates an online learning platform that has served over 12 million students across the Middle East. The platform facilitates collaborative learning by allowing students to study in groups, compete with peers, and access on-demand tutoring. It offers a range of educational content, including free resources and subscription-based services for advanced materials and private tutoring. Noon Academy aims to enhance the learning experience by blending technology with peer-to-peer interactions, making education more engaging and accessible, especially for exam preparation. The company is committed to connecting students with the best teachers, regardless of location, thus expanding its impact in the region and beyond.
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