In an exclusive interview with Fox News, HRH the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made a powerful declaration: "the greatest success story of the 21st century is Saudi Arabia." These words not only reflect his unwavering belief in the nation's potential but also echo his steadfast commitment to a future defined by innovation and prosperity – all of which resonate deeply at Shorooq Partners.

What unites us is the fulfillment of spending our days empowered and surrounded by our portfolio companies. As venture capitalists, our job is to support companies that offer what we, as customers, need and want. Join me as I navigate a day in Riyadh, filled with moments of growth, collaboration, and curiosity.

A few months ago, Shorooq Partners facilitated a trip for Saudi delegation to visit key stakeholders in Korea, including but not limited to sovereign wealth funds, unicorns, startups and asset managers. More recently, we have led another Saudi delegation trip to Korea and met with the country’s leading gaming companies, including Kakao Games, Krafton, and Com2uS.

As the Kingdom’s first-ever company to obtain the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA)’s license to operate as a Shari’ah-compliant debt crowdfunding company, Lendo has earned and demonstrated investors’ trust in its financing solutions as a preferred option for small businesses seeking quick access to capital.

The great news is that local companies in Saudi Arabia have a high chance of successfully expanding into other countries in the Middle East and beyond because they are starting at the largest economy in the region amidst an unprecedented journey and support driven by the government’s Vision 2030.

We are proud to lead NuqtaNFT’s pre-seed round and Saudi’s first NFT Marketplace led by extraordinary female founders.