Suhail Ventures

Suhail Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Dammam City, Saudi Arabia, established in 2024. The firm operates as a sector-agnostic investor, primarily backing globally fast-growing technology startups with a strategic focus on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Inspired by the Suhail star, the firm aims to identify and nurture bright talents in the startup ecosystem, guiding founders through the complexities of scaling their ventures and empowering them with resources, mentorship, and capital for transformative growth and lasting impact.

The firm's investment philosophy is founder-centric, offering more than just capital by leveraging its team's entrepreneurial experience. Suhail Ventures provides unparalleled access to a growing network of business partners, industry leaders, and clients within the MENA region, facilitating market entry and accelerated growth for its portfolio companies. They also offer mentorship and guidance on developing growth models based on a historic unit-economic approach, coupled with deep regional expertise to support startups expanding into the Middle East.

Suhail Ventures invests in technologically disruptive startups at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, with some allocation for pre-IPO opportunities through its "Opportunity Fund I." The firm seeks companies with a launched Minimum Viable Product (MVP) demonstrating traction, strong and passionate founding teams, innovative technology, and a focus on large, growing markets with global impact and scalable business models. Their portfolio includes companies such as Torod (logistics), Ldun (fintech), InsureTech (insurance), Mantas (cyber insurance/predictive analytics), Safqah Capital (real estate debt investment), and Yozo (AI agents for e-commerce).

The team at Suhail Ventures comprises experienced entrepreneurs and investors. Key members include Elias Metwaly, the Founder & CEO, along with Phoenix Baker (Engineering Manager), Lana Steiner (Product Manager), and Demi Wilkinson (Frontend Developer). The investment team also features Ayat Al-Sabbagh (Principal), Khalid Alhmili (Partner), Noha El Sherif (Investment Associate), and Talal Abalkhail (Senior Investment Analyst), bringing diverse expertise to support their portfolio companies.