Description
E3.Ventures is a hybrid venture studio and accelerator focused on scaling early-stage AI, FinTech, and InsurTech startups into the Saudi Arabian market. It combines acceleration support, market access, co-venturing, and strategic investor alignment to help founders grow and raise capital in KSA.
Pre-Seed / Seed: Program designed for early-stage startups, ideally with an MVP or launched product ready to refine and scale.
Series A: Indirectly accessible — via investor connections post-program, but E3’s core acceleration is early stage.
E3-AI Launchpad (3-month accelerator)
• Designed for AI startups looking to enter and validate in Saudi Arabia’s tech ecosystem.
• Offers hands-on mentorship, market access, investor connections, and operational support alongside funding.
• Funding: Up to SAR 125,000 (~US$33,000) provided as part of the program (structured as a SAFE note with ~7% equity).
E3 Accelerator – Riyadh Cycle (4-month accelerator)
• Broader AI / FinTech / InsurTech focus with structured phases: pre-acceleration + on-site growth.
• Offers SAR 126,000 (~US$33,600+) cash component for company growing costs/legal setup.
• Equity: Yes — E3.Ventures takes equity, but terms are negotiated individually with startups during later stages of selection/offer.
“The Luckiest” Acceleration Program (8-month)
• Longer, more intensive track for AI and FinTech startups (pre-seed to early pre-A) with daily support, investor access, and market launch support.
• Fully funded for travel, accommodation, and workspace in Riyadh (no stated fixed equity % publicly).
E3-AI Launchpad
• Funding amount: Up to SAR 125,000 (~US$33,000).
• Equity Taken: ~7% SAFE note in exchange for this funding/participation for the AI launchpad track.
E3 Accelerator (Riyadh Cycle)
• Cash support during acceleration: SAR 126,000 (~US$33,600) to help with operations.
• Equity: E3.Ventures takes equity, but there is no fixed pre-published % — it is negotiated individually with each startup as part of the investment/offer process post-selection.
The Luckiest Program
• Funding & support details are significant (flights, accommodation, office), but equity terms aren’t publicly published — generally set in negotiation later with startups.
