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Building the
Future

We are not just investors. MENA Startup Studio is your co-founding partner. We build product, provide funding, and drive growth from day zero to IPO.

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Trusted Partners & Investors

NEXUS
VORTEX
ORBIT
CUBE
APEX
NEXUS
VORTEX
ORBIT
CUBE
Collaborative Startup Environment in Riyadh

Success Rate

92% vs 10% Industry

The Model

De-risk Ventures,
Maximize Success

Building a startup is hard. Statistics show 90% fail. Our Studio model is scientifically designed to radically reduce failure rates through shared resources and accumulated expertise.

Explore Methodology

Market Velocity

We condense years of work into months. Instead of spending 18 months hiring and building an MVP, use our ready-made teams to launch in just 12 weeks.

Studio Path (3 Months) Traditional Path (18 Months)
6x Faster

Smart Capital

We provide guaranteed Pre-Seed funding to build the prototype, then open doors to our vast network of angels and VCs for follow-on rounds.

Cash Funding Guaranteed
$250k
In-Kind Services Included
$150k

Expert Network

Direct access to over 50 industry experts, mentors, and CEOs.

Rigorous Validation

We make decisions based on data and market tests, not guesswork.

Services

Your Founding Team

We don't consult; we execute. We provide the technical and human resources of a major corporation, from day one.

Product Development

Building scalable web and mobile applications using modern cloud technologies (React, Node, AWS).

  • MVP Development
  • UI/UX Design

Growth & Marketing

Customer acquisition strategies (Growth Hacking) to reach your first 10,000 users cost-effectively.

  • Performance Marketing
  • SEO & ASO

Talent & Culture

Recruiting the right talent and building a strong organizational culture for your team.

  • Recruitment
  • Culture Fit

Finance

Financial modeling, budgeting, and efficient cash flow management.

  • Financial Modeling
  • Bookkeeping

Investment Raising

Preparing investment decks and connecting you with the right investors.

  • Investor Relations
  • Due Diligence Prep

Legal

Incorporation, IP protection, and drafting founder/investment agreements.

  • IP Protection
  • Structuring
Roadmap

Our Journey Together

01

Validation

Problem study, market analysis, and customer interviews to ensure idea viability.

Month 1
Months 2-3
02

Build (MVP)

Developing the Minimum Viable Product focusing on core features.

03

Launch

Launching to market and starting marketing and customer acquisition.

Month 4
Month 6+
04

Scale

Scaling operations and raising Seed Round for accelerated growth.

Portfolio

Success Stories

Finabla App
KSA

Finabla

FinTech • B2B

Integrated financial OS for SMEs combining invoicing, payments, and payroll.

$2.5M Raised Series A
Doca App
UAE

Doca

HealthTech • AI

AI-driven diagnosis platform connecting patients to specialists with high accuracy.

$1.1M Raised Seed
Logi App
EGYPT

Logi

Logistics • SaaS

Distributed warehousing network enabling same-day delivery for e-commerce.

$4.0M Raised Series A

What Founders Say

"I wouldn't be where I am without MENA Startup Studio. The tech team was exceptional and built a world-class product."

Ahmed Al-Saleh

Founder, Finabla

"Their fundraising expertise is invaluable. They prepared us perfectly for investors and we closed a successful round."

Sarah Al-Amer

Founder, Doca

"The best decision of my career. They aren't just investors; they are true partners invested in your personal success."

Omar Khaled

Founder, Logi

Leadership

Meet the Experts

Our team combines decades of experience in tech, investment, and operations. We are the co-founders you've always wanted.

Work With Us
CEO

Fahad Al-Rashid

CEO & Managing Partner

CTO

Noura Al-Saud

Chief Tech Officer

COO

Yousef Hassan

Head of Operations

Head of Growth

Layla Mahmoud

Head of Growth

Insights

Latest Articles

Tips • Sep 10, 2024

How to Build an MVP in 8 Weeks

A comprehensive guide to building a cost-effective prototype quickly to validate your idea.

Funding • Sep 5, 2024

Startup Valuation Guide

How to value your company before the first investment round? Expert tips.

Stories • Sep 1, 2024

The Rise of Finabla

Exclusive interview with founder Ahmed Al-Saleh on challenges and lessons learned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about joining us

Do I need a ready idea?

No, we accept talented entrepreneurs even without ideas. We have a bank of validated ideas and look for the right people to execute them.

How much equity do you take?

It depends on the company stage, investment amount, and resources provided. Typically ranges from 15% to 30% in exchange for funding, tech development, and operational services.

Do you accept solo founders?

Yes, and we help you find the right Co-founder through our extensive talent network.

12+
Startups
$50M
Valuation
200+
Jobs Created
3
Offices

Start Your Journey

Ready to build the next Unicorn? Fill out the form and we'll evaluate your idea and respond within 48 business hours.

Email

hello@menastartupstudio.com

Phone / WhatsApp

+966 50 000 0000

Headquarters

King Fahd Road, Riyadh
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