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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Overview

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university that operates as an investor through its venture capital arm, KAUST Innovation Ventures. The firm focuses on early-stage, deep-tech startups in sectors including health, energy, food, water, and AI. KAUST provides seed to early-stage funding and supports companies by providing access to its research ecosystem.

Year Founded

2009

Portfolio Companies

13

Investments

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) investments
CompanyDateStageLead
FahimSep 2018AcceleratorCo-investor
Firnas AeroSep 2019GrantCo-investor
PolymeronMar 2021AcceleratorCo-investor
MisMarMar 2022AcceleratorCo-investor
Talon Dust ControlSep 2019AcceleratorCo-investor
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FAQ

Where is King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) based?

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is headquartered in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.

When was King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) founded?

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) was founded in 2009.

How many portfolio companies does King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have?

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has 13 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)'s portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Fahim, Firnas Aero, Polymeron, MisMar, Talon Dust Control.

What was King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)'s most recent investment shown here?

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)'s most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in MisMar in 2022.

What sectors does King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focus on?

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focuses on Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focus on?

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersThuwal
Year Founded2009

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