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Jada Fund of Funds
Jada Fund of Funds is a Saudi company based in Riyadh. Launched by a resolution of the Council of Ministers, Jada was established by the Public Investment Fund with an investment capital of SAR 4 billion (approximately USD 1 billion). The creation of Jada is a critical component of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 for the purpose of leading the development of a thriving Private Equity and Venture Capital ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.

Jada was created with the aim of financing the growth of small-and-medium enterprises in Saudi Arabia in a sustainable manner. In addition to financial contributions, Jada develops the ecosystem by enriching the VCPE knowledge through regular meetups, Emerging Fund Manager trainings, outreach programs, and partners with international academic institutions to publish case studies on Saudi based success stories for companies and fund managers.

Jada's Portfolio Funds
In 2023, Jada's portfolio funds included:


 * BECO
 * Arzan
 * 500 Falcon
 * eWTP
 * Alpha Capital
 * Hala Ventures
 * Merak Capital
 * Ra'ed
 * Vision
 * L Catterton
 * VentureSouq
 * Access Bridge
 * ECG Capital
 * Nusaned
 * Five Capital
 * Emkan Capital
 * MSA
 * Oryx
 * TVM
 * Olive Rock Partners
 * InvestCorp
 * Global Ventures
 * Shorooq Partners
 * Joa Capital
 * Flat6Labs
 * Nuwa Capital
 * Sukna Ventures
 * Sadu
 * 500 Global

Case Studies

 * In 2021, Jada partnered with lecturer Robert Siegel for a case study on FOODICS, a Point of Sale & Restaurant Management Solution. The study, titled: FOODICS: Changing​ The Way Restaurants Connect With Customers, discussed the hurdles and complexities of bringing what appeared to be a logical and simple digital solution to market, as well as plan for strategic expansion across multiple countries.
 * In 2021, Jada assisted lecturer Robert Siegel in preparation of a study about Cura, a startup exploring various telemedicine models and problem-solving efforts in response to rising challenges arose, titled: Cura: Bringing Digital Health to the Arab World.
 * In 2022, Jada partnered with professor Florin Vasvari for a case study to document the success story of Alpha’s investment in Coffee Co.
 * In 2022, Jada partnered with lecturer Robert Siegel of Stanford Business School for a case study that looks into Merak Capital’s establishment, strategy and performance, titled: Merak Capital: Investing in the Future of the Middle East.
 * In 2022, Jada assisted professor Thomas Klueter in case study on Venture Funding in Saudi Arabia – Corporate or Financial Goals at Raed Ventures?

Publications
In addition to two Year in Review reports published for years 2020 and 2021, Jada has recently acted as the data-sponsor for Endeavor's 2022 Industry Map Fintech Report. The report provides a detailed analysis of the FinTech landscape in Saudi Arabia, aiming to nurture, with open information, the different stakeholders in Saudi Arabia's entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Emerging Fund Manager Program
Every year Jada hosts training programs for emerging fund managers on VCs and PEs. The programs are designed to help new, existing, and potential fund managers build their knowledge and skills and increase the likelihood of building a track record.

Outreach Programs

 * Panel 1: Venture Capital & Family Offices
 * Panel 2: Future of the VCPE Ecosystem
 * Panel 3: Venture Funding: Too Much or Just Enough?
 * Panel 4: Investing in the Next Big Thing

Meetups & Panels
Jada hosts regular meetups throughout the year to enrich VCPE knowledge and develop the ecosystem. Investment expert, key players, and renowned academics are invited to speak about recent trends and challenges in the industry.
 * July 2020 — Meet-up 01: Jada's Role in the Private Equity Ecosystem.
 * August 2020 — Meet-up 02: Open Discussion with London Business School Professor Florin Vasvari.
 * September 2020 — Meet-up 03: Insights into Saudi Q2 Report.
 * October 2020 — Meet-up 04: Lessons from Emerging Economies Private Ecosystem.
 * December 2020 — Meet-up 05: Uplifting the Investment Standards in the Saudi Private Equity Industry.
 * March 2021 — Meet-up 06: The Saudi VCPE Ecosystem: A Belgian Perspective.
 * March 2021 — Meet-up 07: The Social, Moral and Economic Case For More Women in KSA’s VCPE Sector.
 * July 2021 — Meet-up 08: Global Appeal, Local Access.
 * September 2021 — Meet-up 09: Why VCPE in Saudi Arabia? Making the right career choice for you.
 * November 2021 — Meet-up 10: First Physical Meet-up after the Pandemic.


 * May 2022 — Meet-up 11: Making Better Investment Decisions.
 * May 2022 — Meet-up 12: Invest in Your Potential with Johara Global.
 * July 2022 — Meet-up 13: 2022 Market Trends.
 * October 2022 — Meet-up 14: Jada Gathering.
 * December 2022 — Meet-up 15: Jada's Annual event 2022.

Executives

 * Bandr Alhomaly — CEO

Board Members:

 * Mazen AlJubeir: Chairman of the Board
 * Omar AlMadhi: Vice Chairman of the Board
 * Sebastian Miralles: Board Member
 * Hani Enaya: Board Member
 * Tarek Linjawi: Board Member
 * Sabty Al Sabty: Board Member
 * Saleh AlRasheed: Board Member

Further Readings

 * Jada's official site.
 * Jada invests in Alpha Capital to fund SMEs in F&B sector