Submit your startup once.
Match with 30+ investors.
Instead of cold-emailing 30 different funds, submit one structured application and get auto-matched with every active Saudi & GCC investor that fits your stage and sector.
How it works
Submit your startup
Fill one structured form: stage, sector, team, metrics, ask size, upload pitch deck.
Auto-match
Matching engine compares you against every investor's published thesis and surfaces fits.
Mutual interest
Investor marks Interested. You mark Interested. On match, contact info reveals.
Start the conversation
Direct conversation with every interested investor via WhatsApp or email. You control disclosure pace.
30+ active investors
Each one has a published thesis. Our engine matches you only with the right ones.
Why Diro Ventures?
Your data is protected
Sensitive data (revenue, valuation, use of funds) is gated. Investors see it only after mutual interest.
Not just money
Ask for money, mentorship, distribution, cloud credits, hiring help, or regulatory navigation.
Track everything
Dashboard shows every matched investor, interest status, ongoing conversations, deal progress.
How to find an investor for your Saudi startup
Raising capital from Saudi investors used to mean sending 20-30 cold emails to GP partners, weeks of follow-up, and showing up to events for warm intros. Diro Ventures flips that: one structured profile → auto-matched with every fund whose criteria fit your stage and sector.
The investors on the platform
40+ active funds and angel groups, including:
- Sanabil — PIF subsidiary, $2B+ deployed annually
- STV — Saudi's largest VC, $500M+ AUM (Tabby, Tamara, Mrsool, Calo)
- Raed Ventures — $450M, seed + Series A
- Impact46 — $200M+, fintech and e-commerce focus
- Wa'ed Ventures — Aramco-backed, $500M, AI and deep tech
- Oqal — Saudi's largest angel network, 200+ members
- Khwarizmi Ventures, Nama Ventures, Sukna Ventures, Vision Ventures — active seed funds
- Flat6Labs, Antler MENA, 500 Global, Techstars Riyadh — accelerators
What you need to submit a strong application
The core attachments most investors expect:
- Pitch deck (10-15 slides) — the most important. Problem, solution, team, traction, market, ask.
- Executive summary / one-pager — for the investors who don't open the deck.
- Founder CVs — team background, why you're the right people to solve this.
- Financial projections / model — 3-year revenue and cost forecasts.
- Demo / product walkthrough — short video showing the product.
- Data room — for later stages.
You don't need everything ready before submitting. Start with the pitch deck and CVs, add the rest as you progress through stages.
How long does it take to hear back from investors?
A cold email to an investor typically takes 2-6 weeks for a response (if any). Via Diro Ventures, your profile lands in matched investor dashboards within 24 hours. Active funds mark Interested (or pass) within a week.
Is the platform really free for founders?
Yes, 100% free. No subscription, no commission, no equity. Revenue comes from investor subscriptions for structured deal flow access. Same model as AngelList and Signal.NFX globally.
Frequently asked
What is Diro Ventures?+
A platform connecting Saudi founders and startups with licensed capital providers — VCs, angel networks, accelerators, and family offices. Submit one application, get matched automatically with every fund whose criteria fit your stage and sector.
How does investor matching work?+
Our matching engine compares your startup profile (stage, sector, geography, ticket size) against each investor fund's published criteria. Only matched investors appear in your dashboard.
Is it free for founders?+
Yes, completely free. No commission, no subscription, no equity. Revenue comes from investors who subscribe to access structured deal flow.
How many investors are on the platform?+
40+ active Saudi and GCC investors including Sanabil, STV, Raed Ventures, Impact46, Vision Ventures, Khwarizmi, Nama Ventures, Wa'ed, Oqal, and more.
When do I hear back from investors?+
Within 48-72 hours of submission, your profile appears in matched investor dashboards. When both you and the investor mark Interested, contact info is revealed and direct conversation begins.
What do I need to submit?+
Company details (name, website, stage, sector), team, traction metrics, ask size, use of funds, and a pitch deck. All fields adapt to your stage.