Riyadh roots. Ambitious horizons.

Bold ideas. Enduring companies.

Invest with conviction. Build with ambition. Empower founders.

YOUR PARTNER IN BUILDING

An ecosystem that grows with every venture.

Cipher Ventures is a Riyadh-based venture builder dedicated to creating, funding, and scaling innovative startups from the ground up.

We do more than invest. We build. Cipher operates as a self-sustaining ecosystem where every success fuels the next generation of ventures.

THE CIPHER ECOSYSTEM

What We Do

We provide the capital, expertise, and network required to scale at high velocity.

01

Venture Builder

Turn assumptions into evidence before expanding the product and investing in growth.

Validate the customer problem and identify an opportunity worth building.

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02

Venture Capital

Connect each investment opportunity to due diligence, risks, and a documented decision rationale.

Understand the market, team and product through evidence.

Investor portal
03

Cipher Academy

Learn by doing: connect mentoring sessions to practical deliverables in the venture record.

Build practical knowledge of founding, financing and growth.

Founder learning pathway

Focus Areas

Where we see opportunity.

AI and Deep Tech

AI applications across government, financial, and educational sectors

Cybersecurity

Smart defense systems, incident response, and post-quantum security

Sustainability

Solar energy, green hydrogen solutions, and recycling innovation

FinTech

Digital finance platforms, smart wallets, and open banking solutions

Our Process

Clear stages. Considered decisions.

We test ideas before scaling investment and work alongside the team at every stage.

Build with us

Identifying major market challenges and untapped opportunities

Before we build together.

How do the three Cipher pillars work together?

Cipher Ventures evaluates investment opportunities, Cipher Builder works with teams to build businesses, and Cipher Academy helps founders develop and apply practical skills.

How do I submit my venture?

Start on the application page and create a founder account. Complete your venture details and attach the requested materials so the team can understand the opportunity.

What should I prepare?

Outline the problem, solution, target customers, team, product stage, available traction and the support or funding you need.

Can I apply at the idea stage?

Explain your current stage and what you have tested so far. The team reviews fit and the appropriate pathway using the information you provide.

What does due diligence cover?

Scope varies by stage and may include the market, product, team, financials, ownership and legal documents. The team requests relevant information during review.

How can I follow my application?

Sign in to the founder portal to follow your submissions, update information and review messages and notifications associated with your account.

How do I access investment opportunities?

Create an investor account or sign in. Access to opportunity details and documents depends on account permissions and team review.

How do I start with Cipher Academy?

Open the academy pathway in the founder portal to explore learning content and practical steps for developing your venture.

Does applying guarantee acceptance or funding?

Applying starts a review. Acceptance or investment requires an assessment and a separate agreement defining the scope and terms.

How can I discuss a partnership or get help?

Use the contact form with your objective and key details. For account-related questions, use the support channels inside your portal.

A WIDER PERSPECTIVE

News & Insights

Contact Us

Let’s start a conversation.

Get in touch for partnerships, inquiries, or to join our ecosystem

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

partnerships@cipherventures.sa