Khwarizmi Ventures

Khwarizmi Ventures is a Saudi-based venture capital firm established in 2018, dedicated to investing in early-stage startups with proven traction across the GCC, MENA, and MENAP regions. The firm positions itself as a partner of choice for entrepreneurs, aiming to foster regional and global champions by enabling disruptive algorithms and providing hands-on support. Their investment philosophy is rooted in identifying scalable opportunities within the rapidly evolving startup ecosystem, with a focus on creating lasting, impactful businesses.

The firm was founded in 2018 and is named after Muḥammad Al-Khwārizmī, a 9th-century Muslim polymath whose work in mathematics led to the terms “algorism” and “algorithm.” This naming reflects Khwarizmi Ventures' commitment to supporting innovative, algorithm-driven solutions that can shape the future. The firm operates as a corporate venture capital arm of Kadi Group Holding and Almoujil Group Holding.

Khwarizmi Ventures manages a fund of $70 million and has built a diverse portfolio of over 50 companies. Notable investments span various sectors, including fintech companies like Tamara and Erad, e-commerce platforms such as Eyewa, and digital health and wellness ventures like Calo. The firm has also invested in companies across business/productivity software, consumer, retail, and property technology. They have a track record of supporting startups from Seed to Series A stages, with some investments extending to later stages.

The team at Khwarizmi Ventures is multi-disciplinary, bringing together expertise in investing, entrepreneurship, and consulting. Key team members include Managing Partner Abdulaziz Al-Turki, Partners Arjun Chopra and Homam Meaddawi, and Founding Partner Yasser Al Kadi. The firm emphasizes active support for its portfolio companies, offering assistance in talent acquisition, business development, fundraising, and providing access to growth capital, market intelligence, and mentorship from industry experts.