Riyadh Angel Investors (RAI) is an angel investing group that includes veterans from a diverse set of sectors in the Saudi economy whom can provide unique value to startups in MENA through their deep expertise and networks.
Riyadh Angel Investors
RAI comprises of 50+ members who are top executives
MEMBERS
RAI comprises of 50+ members who are top executives from KSA’s leading global, regional and local corporate establishments and organizations with expertise spanning a diverse spectrum of industries and functions.
THESIS
Our investment thesis is to support regionally and locally-grown seed and early-stage ventures disrupting traditional businesses with scalable technology.
ACCESS
We provide investees with access to network, mentorship and business advice of top-caliber RAI angels.
Our ambition is to support and sustain the technology and digital entrepreneurship ecosystem in the Middle East by investing in the motivated youth.
MEET THE TEAM
Dr. Mohammed AlShaibi
Highly experienced senior executive and a respected leader in the
Saudi Arabian Information Technology community with strong
personal and business relationships. Recognized for his ability to build and transform organizations by leading diverse groups of professionals to achieve high levels of
success in a variety of different fields.
A passionate serial Angel Investor since 2021 with investments in
the Health, FinTech and Service industries.
Mohammed Alarifi
Mohammed practices as a Group CFO & licensed Corporate Adviser/Management Consultant plus Board Director at multiple large and medium companies. He is the Treasurer of Riyadh Angels’ Investors (RAI) and a founding member. Previously he held multiple CFO positions at leading companies including Awj Holding, MASIC, and Elm, prior to such reached Supervisor Auditor position at EY. He holds a Bachelore in Aacounting and he is certified SOCPA, CPA, CRMA and CIA. He holds a long track record in Angel investing spanning two decades and four continents.
Abdullah AlDosari
A Serial Entrepreneur and Angel Investor, with over 25 Years of experience in Technology and Product management. Currently he is the managing director of T2.SA and board member of many companies, The chefz, NexTwo, Lagate and others.
Dr. Mohammed Aloqeely
He currently holds the position of Secretary-General of the Takafol Foundation since the
beginning of the Hijri year 1435, corresponding to 2014 AD, and the CEO of Al-Essamiya Investment Company since 2017. He is a member of the (RAI) Angel Investment Group. He previously served as the Executive Assistant to the CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority for the Planning and IT sector.
DR. ABDULLAH ALARAJ
An active angel investor. He has invested in startups in the USA, UK, LATAM, India, UAE and Saudi Arabia.
He is a member of United Kingdom Business Angel Association (UKBAA). He is also member of more than ten angel investors syndicates in the US and UK
SAUD ALSABHAN
He is the Managing Director of Bohoor International Investment company (BII), and member of the board of many reputable companies and Financial Institutions.
Wealth of experience at top ranked institutions, with focus on Investment, Asset Management, Corporate Finance, Trade Finance and Credit Insurance.
DR. KHALED ALTAWIL
Director General for the National Information Center He was the vice chairman of board for Al Elm company as well as board member of other national and international companies
He is a member of several angel networks including Dubai Angel Investors ( Cairo Angels, Alexandria Angels He is an investor of several start ups in India, Dubai, Egypt and Saudi Arabia
RAI Portfolio
Geo Focus
MENA
Stage Focus
Seed (with an MVP)
TARGET TICKET SIZE
$10k – $100k (per investor)