STC Ventures: A tech-focused venture capital fund, empowering entrepreneurs globally and fostering innovation in MENA and Turkey.
Location
Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, AE
Founded
2012
STC Ventures is an independently managed venture capital fund focused on technology investments. They target equity investments in information technology, telecommunications, and digital media/entertainment sectors. The fund's primary goal is to empower entrepreneurs and build market-leading technology businesses, with a particular emphasis on supporting innovative companies in the GCC and wider MENA region.
The fund's anchor investor is Saudi Telecom Company, providing a strong foundation for its investments. STC Ventures has made notable investments, including a significant contribution to Nile, which has raised $175 million. The firm typically participates in later-stage funding rounds, as evidenced by their involvement in Series C investments.
STC Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies1
Current Portfolio Count1
Top Investment Stages
Series C1 (100.0%)
Stage Mix
Series C 100%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.