Press Kit

Media Kit

About Nama Ventures

Nama Ventures is a CMA-regulated early-stage venture capital firm committed to investing in technology-driven startups across the MENA region, with a strategic focus on Saudi Arabia. Founded by seasoned entrepreneurs with deep technical and operational backgrounds, Nama leverages its founder-first approach to deliver capital, mentorship, and long-term strategic value.

The firm has backed over 60 startups, including two of the Kingdom’s most prominent unicorns, Salla and Tamara, and globally successful companies such as Brev.dev, acquired by NVIDIA. As one of the first foreign VC firms to relocate its regulatory base from the Cayman Islands to Saudi Arabia, Nama Ventures is proud to be fully licensed by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) — underscoring its long-term commitment to building world-class ventures from the region.

About Mohammed Alzubi

Mohammed Alzubi is an engineer turned engineering manager, entrepreneur, and now a leading tech investor. With over 110 investments across startups and VC funds, Mohammed has established himself as a key figure in the MENA venture capital ecosystem.

As the Founder & Managing Partner of Nama Ventures, a venture capital fund dedicated to fostering early-stage technology innovation in MENA, Mohammed is passionate about
empowering entrepreneurs to build transformative companies. He is a member of prominent angel networks, including Sand Hill Angels in Silicon Valley, a founding board member of Riyadh Angel Investors, and an advisor with Woman Spark in Saudi Arabia.

A co-founder of TechWadi in Silicon Valley, Mohammed also serves as an advisor to numerous MENA tech incubators, accelerators, and startups. His active involvement extends to serving on several startup boards, providing guidance to the next generation of innovators.

Mohammed holds an MBA from London Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Brigham Young University.

Recent Announcements

Nama Ventures Capital Co. Licensed by Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority

Nama Ventures proudly announced that it had received regulatory approval from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) to commence investment management operations in Saudi Arabia. The firm became fully licensed and began operating as a Saudi-based investment manager, becoming one of the first foreign venture capital firms to relocate its regulatory base from the Cayman Islands to the Kingdom.

Rize Raises SAR 132 Million Series A Round

Nama Ventures proudly participated in Rize’s latest Series A investment round worth SAR 132 million (USD 35 million), alongside RAED Ventures, SEEDRA Ventures, عقار, Joa Capital, and HALA Ventures.

Nowlun Raises $1.7 Million in Seed Funding

Nowlun, a digital freight forwarding platform in the MENA region, successfully raised $1.7 million in seed funding. The round was led by Nama Ventures and A15.