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Saudi Arabia's Leading Corporate Venture Builder

EXECUTION FIRST.
EVIDENCE ALWAYS.

We transform corporate innovation into high-growth, investable ventures. Partnering with leading corporates and family offices across the GCC to build, validate, and scale with precision and structured execution.

74%
Seed Rounds Raised
Using our venture studio model
63%
Reach Series A
Outperforming traditional startup success rates
53%
Risk Reduction
Compared to traditional innovation methods
Saudi Arabian landscape
60%
De-risked Ventures
Our Vision

Bridging the Corporate
Innovation Gap

RAYH is a leading Corporate Venture Builder that turns innovation budgets into high-value, investable ventures. We integrate strategy, product development, and structured execution into a powerful model for corporates and family offices across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.

While 85% of Saudi corporates prioritize innovation, only 12% successfully launch new ventures. RAYH bridges this critical gap, de-risking venture creation by 60% through our proven Execution First methodology.

85% Prioritize Innovation Annually
Saudi corporates recognize innovation is critical
12% Successfully Launch Ventures
Only a fraction bring new ventures to market
$1B+ Invested Annually
Spent in MENA on innovation initiatives
70% Fail to Gain Traction
Of initiatives don't reach meaningful scale
Our Proven Methodology

Our Execution-First
Venture Framework

We transform ambitious concepts into thriving ventures through a three-stage framework optimized for speed, market validation, and sustainable growth.

01
Stage 01

Validate & Strategize

Identify high-potential opportunities, conduct deep stakeholder interviews, and rigorously test prototypes to build a validated, evidence-backed business case.

Discovery Sprint
Stakeholder Interviews
Prototype Testing
Business Case Validation
02
Stage 02

Build & Experiment

Recruit top Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, develop functional MVPs, and execute customer experiments to achieve validated market demand.

EIR Recruitment
Functional MVP Build
Customer Experiments
Demand Validation
03
Stage 03

Launch & Scale

Establish the venture as a standalone entity with clear IP rights, secure strategic capital, and deploy a robust go-to-market strategy for rapid, sustainable growth.

Entity Formation
Capital Formation
GTM & Scale
Governance Setup
Proprietary Technology

The RAYH Black Box

Our AI-powered intelligence platform drives every stage of the venture building process, from validation and market intelligence to go-to-market execution. It's the engine behind RAYH's Execution First methodology.

AI-Powered Engine

Processing market data, financial signals, and competitive intelligence to deliver venture-ready insights in hours, not weeks.

Validation
Market Intel
GTM Strategy
Risk Score
Output Ready

AI-Native Validation

Automated opportunity scoring and business case validation using advanced language models with built-in contradiction detection and anti-hallucination safeguards.

Go-to-Market Intelligence

Comprehensive GTM strategy generation with detailed due diligence reports, competitive landscape mapping, and actionable market entry recommendations.

Market Intelligence Engine

Real-time market sizing, trend analysis, and opportunity mapping across sectors, turning raw data into venture-ready insights.

Risk Assessment

Multi-layered risk scoring with financial sentiment analysis and proprietary frameworks to reduce risks before capital deployment.

Venture Scoring & Prioritization

Systematic evaluation of venture opportunities against strategic fit, market potential, and execution feasibility, providing ranked options for decision-makers.

Execution Acceleration

From validation to spin-out, the Black Box compresses timelines by automating research, analysis, and reporting that typically take weeks into hours.

The Black Box powers every RAYH engagement, from Discovery CVB workshops to full venture spin-outs. It's the intelligence layer that makes Execution First possible.

See It In Action
SECTORS
Industry Focus

Driving Innovation
Across Key Sectors

We build ventures across critical industries, leveraging deep market insights and strategic partnerships across the GCC and beyond.

Fintech
CleanTech
GovTech
Mobility
HR-Tech
InsurTech
B2B Platforms
Digital Infrastructure
HealthTech
EnergyTech
AdTech
What We Deliver

Our Core
Offerings

Two distinct pathways to corporate innovation, whether you need end-to-end venture building or targeted workshops to unlock your organization's potential.

From concept to investable venture

Corporate Venture Building

We partner with leading corporates and family offices to identify, validate, build, and spin out new ventures, delivering end-to-end execution with shared risk and strategically aligned incentives.

Opportunity Discovery & Validation
MVP Development & Customer Pilots
Venture Spin-Out & Capital Formation
Entrepreneur-in-Residence Deployment
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AI-native programs for corporate innovators

Innovation Workshops

Intensive, hands-on workshops designed to equip corporate teams with the tools and frameworks needed to drive innovation from within, powered by AI-native methodologies and real-world case studies.

AI-Native Innovation Sprint
Opportunity Mapping & Sizing
Corporate Explorer Sprint
Venture Scoring & Prioritization
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RAYH Innovation Workshop in action

Measurable
Impact

2-3x
Accelerated Innovation ROI
Return within the first year of engagement
5-7x
Equity & IP Value Growth
Value creation within two years of venture launch
60%
De-risked Venture Creation
Reduction in failure risk vs traditional approaches
Community & Events

Where Visionaries
Connect & Build

From the Majlis Forum to Innovation Night, we convene visionaries, corporates, and entrepreneurs to shape the future of venture building across the GCC.

Majlis Forum

Majlis Forum

Networking & strategic discussions

Majlis Forum

TEAM
Our Team

The People Driving
Execution

A team of seasoned operators, investors, and strategists committed to building ventures that create lasting impact.

Ahmed AlThukair

Ahmed AlThukair

Founder & Managing Director

A leader driving RAYH's Execution First philosophy with a proven track record in venture building and corporate strategy.

Faisal AlAbdulsalam

Faisal AlAbdulsalam

Partner, Ventures & Growth

Extensive expertise in venture scaling and market expansion, leading efforts to identify and nurture high-growth opportunities.

Abdullah Aldefairi

Abdullah Aldefairi

Chief Business Officer

Drives business development and operational strategy, connecting RAYH ventures with market opportunities across the GCC.

Mohammed AlAngari

Mohammed AlAngari

Partner, Corporate Partnerships

Plays a key role in forming strategic alliances with corporates and family offices, ensuring effective integration and value creation.

Get in Touch

Let's Build
Something
Extraordinary

Ready to transform your corporate innovation into investable ventures? Let's start the conversation and explore what we can build together.

Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Serving the GCC & Beyond