Startup Nest

Startup Nest is a venture-building accelerator operating from a physical Growth Hub in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The organisation runs a structured, in-person programme lasting four months, during which founders work alongside experienced operators, mentors, and industry partners to validate, build, and scale early-stage technology companies.

The accelerator makes initial investments in the range of SAR 80,000 to SAR 100,000, taking equity stakes of between 3 per cent and 8 per cent in eligible startups. It accepts ventures at the validation, prototype, MVP, or early-traction stages, and is open to Saudi and GCC nationals. The programme prefers founding teams of two to four members and requires that at least one founder have a technical background.

Startup Nest's model is operator-led, with an emphasis on hands-on venture support rather than passive capital deployment. The four-month programme provides a structured pathway from concept validation through to early scaling, supported by mentorship and partnerships with industry players.