Defence

Startups

Saudi AI company Echelon targets enterprise deployments with backing from RAED Ventures, Avra and Ben Horowitz

Oct 6, 2026

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Saudi AI company Echelon targets enterprise deployments with backing from RAED Ventures, Avra and Ben Horowitz

Founded by Prince Khalid Bin Bader Al Saud, the Riyadh business is pairing technology partnerships with engineers embedded in customer operations, with training and defence divisions also planned.

Jamie Lane

Startups

MASNA Ventures seeks $150M fund capacity as Saudi defence investor accelerates maritime push

Sep 25, 2026

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MASNA Ventures seeks $150M fund capacity as Saudi defence investor accelerates maritime push

Saudi Arabia’s first defence-focused VC fund is seeking a 50% increase in capacity as it expands its focus on autonomous systems and builds out local manufacturing partnerships.

Jamie Lane

News

MASNA Ventures launches Saudi Arabia’s first defence-focused VC fund, targets $100M

Feb 8, 2026

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MASNA Ventures launches Saudi Arabia’s first defence-focused VC fund, targets $100M

MASNA plans to complete around 10 investments, initially focusing on drone and counter-drone systems, precision-guided munitions, and AI-enabled defence technologies.

Jamie Lane