AI-Powered authentication platform Relik secures seed round to lead global asset protection market from UAE base
Relik, a UAE-born authentication platform blending AI with advanced security technologies to verify, protect, and preserve the authenticity of collectibles, art and cultural treasures, has announced the closing of its seed investment round. The round, with participation from KBW Ventures, Naatt Holding, Fort Holding, and Ayman Sejiny, will allow Relink to accelerate its expansion across […]
الأمير خالد بن الوليد يدعو لتوجيه الابتكار نحو معالجة التحديات الإقليمية في أسبوع أبوظبي المالي 2025
شارك صاحبُ السمو الملكي الأمير خالد بن الوليد بن طلال آل سعود، المؤسِّس والرئيس التنفيذي لشركة كيه بي دبليو فينتشرز ، في فعاليات أسبوع أبوظبي المالي (ADFW) 2025 والذي يستضيفه سوق أبوظبي العالمي (ADGM) بالشراكة مع القابضة (ADQ). وانضم سموّه للحديث ضمن جلسة نقاشية بعنوان الابتكار: الأصل الأهم بمشاركة هيمانت تانيجا، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة General […]
Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed urges innovators to tackle regional challenges at ADFW 2025
HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, founder and CEO of KBW Ventures, participated in the fourth edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, organised by ADGM in collaboration with ADQ. Prince Khaled contributed to a panel titled “Innovation: The Ultimate Asset,” joined by Hemant Taneja, CEO of General Catalyst, and Jennifer Johnson, CEO […]
Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed awards Arab Open University startup competition winners
Arab Open University (AOU) concluded its inaugural Startup Competition 2025 at its Riyadh campus, celebrating the innovative achievements of student-led projects with awards presented by HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal. The event reinforced AOU’s mission to empower young entrepreneurs while supporting Vision 2030’s shift toward a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy in the Kingdom of […]
In Pictures: Khaled bin Alwaleed explores energy transition in light of the upcoming US election during Dubai investment event
Speaking today at the AIM Summit in Dubai, HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud decried what he considered alarmist views of the climate crisis, stressing that a measured approach was needed to align environmental goals with economic growth. Moderated by Rami Kiwan, an economist at the UAE Ministry of Economy, Prince Khaled […]
KBW Ventures CIO participates in Saudi Arabia Investors Forum in Riyadh
Ekta Tolani, Chief Investment Officer of KBW Ventures, took part in the Saudi Arabia Investors Forum held in Riyadh on September 10. A business platform connecting top regional investors to exchange insights, the Forum brought together global best practices with local expertise. Tolani participated in the “Manoeuvring the Macro” panel discussion, moderated by Awaiz Patni, […]
Red Sea FoodTech Connect in Riyadh sees hundreds of attendees from Saudi and the GCC
Khaled bin Alwaleed joins regional VCs to judge top startups at Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund Demo Day
The founder and CEO was live interviewed ahead of the accelerator’s pitch competition Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, founder and CEO of KBW Ventures, served on the judging panel of one of the region’s top accelerator programs at an event held recently in Dubai. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) Demo Day, held in early […]
Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed encourages long view for VC commitments to green technologies at Leap 2024
Speaking on LEAP 2024’s Main Stage, HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, founder and CEO of KBW Ventures, outlined the importance of balancing profit-first investment approaches with the transformative potential of VC funds to propel technology-driven innovations that will help solve critical challenges facing humanity. “Our goal has always been to invest […]
BlueNalu Welcomes Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed to Its Corporate Advisory Board
BlueNalu, a global leader in the development of cell-cultured seafood announced today the addition of His Royal Highness Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud to its esteemed corporate advisory board during the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 28) in Dubai, UAE. His commitment to sustainable development, food security and […]
VC and co-creation studio ‘Beta Lab’ launches in Riyadh focused on regional deep tech startups
The event took place with HE Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih, and founder and CEO of KBW Ventures, Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, alongside other members of the investment ecosystem Beta Lab, a VC and co-creation studio for startups dedicated to fostering the growth of deep technology startups, is pleased to announce its official launch in […]
Oxagon Accelerator, in partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, concludes its speaker series with Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed
The Accelerator’s first startup cohort took part in several seminars hosted by investors, industry experts from NEOM and Oxagon, together with a roster of successful entrepreneurs Bolstering the innovation landscape across Saudi, the first edition of the Oxagon Accelerator, held in partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, came to a close […]
