Venture Partner, KSA

F6 Ventures; Riyadh; Vor Ort; SAR 300.000 - 600.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

F6 Ventures seeks a part-time Venture Partner in Saudi Arabia to support portfolio growth, drive market expansion, and strengthen operations. You will partner with founders, shape go-to-market strategies, and help unlock new opportunities while engaging with local ecosystem players.

The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, leveraging a strong Saudi startup network and entrepreneurial mindset to deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of entrepreneurship, startup growth, or venture experience.
• Proven ability to work with founders on growth and strategy.
• Strong knowledge of the Saudi startup and investment ecosystem.
• Fluency in Arabic and English preferred.

Aufgaben

• Grow portfolio companies in Saudi Arabia by identifying opportunities and driving growth initiatives.
• Support go-to-market plans, customer acquisition, and revenue growth for portfolio firms.
• Provide hands-on help to resolve operational challenges and scale businesses.
• Engage with founders to set milestones and monitor KPIs; report progress and risks.
• Represent the firm at events and build relationships across the Saudi ecosystem.

Kenntnisse

Growth strategy

Business development

Venture capital

Go-to-market

Strategic partnerships

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management/Economics

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

F6 Ventures is seeking a part time experienced and entrepreneurial Venture Partner to support our portfolio companies in Saudi Arabia, helping them accelerate growth, overcome business challenges, and unlock new opportunities.

The role will focus on working closely with founders to develop and drive growth initiatives, strengthen business operations, facilitate strategic partnerships, and support market expansion. As F6 Ventures' on-the-ground representative in Saudi Arabia, the individual will also contribute to portfolio monitoring, ecosystem engagement, and selected investment-related activities in collaboration with the investment team.

We are looking for someone with strong experience in entrepreneurship, business development, and startup growth, who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and has a strong understanding of the Saudi startup and investment ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Growth & Support

• Work closely with portfolio companies in Saudi Arabia to identify growth opportunities, address business challenges, and drive the execution of growth initiatives.


• Support founders in implementing go-to-market plans, customer acquisition initiatives, revenue growth activities, and business expansion efforts.


• Provide hands-on support in resolving operational challenges, improving business performance, and strengthening scalability.


• Work alongside founders to define growth priorities, establish key milestones, and track progress against agreed objectives and KPIs.


• Regularly engage with founders and management teams to assess progress, identify challenges, and facilitate practical solutions.


• Support the investment team in monitoring portfolio performance, tracking key developments, and reporting on progress, challenges, and potential risks.


• Identify and engage relevant industry experts, consultants, and service providers to address specific portfolio company needs.

Business Development & Market Expansion

• Identify and facilitate business development opportunities, strategic partnerships, and commercial collaborations for portfolio companies.


• Leverage F6 Ventures' network and local relationships to connect portfolio companies with potential customers, corporates, investors, and industry experts.


• Support portfolio companies in strengthening their market presence and exploring growth opportunities within Saudi Arabia and, where relevant, other regional markets.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across KSA startup ecosystem.

Investment & Ecosystem Engagement

• Support the development and execution of exit strategies for portfolio companies, including identifying potential exit opportunities, engaging prospective buyers or strategic partners, and facilitating exit-related activities.


• Participate in portfolio reviews, portfolio valuations, and due diligence activities, as needed.


• Support ongoing investment and portfolio-related activities, including follow-ups with founders, portfolio companies, and relevant stakeholders.


• Represent F6 Ventures at relevant industry events, ecosystem gatherings, and meetings with investors, partners, and other stakeholders.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with key players across the Saudi startup and investment ecosystem, including investors, corporates, accelerators, and other relevant organizations.

Candidate Profile

• 8+ years of relevant experience in entrepreneurship, startup growth, business development, venture capital, management consulting, or related fields.


• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, or a related field.


• Proven experience working with startups or high-growth businesses, preferably in a hands-on growth, strategy, or operational capacity.


• Strong understanding of startup business models, growth strategies, go-to-market execution, and business scaling.


• Strong knowledge of the Saudi Arabian startup and investment ecosystem, with an established local network.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.


• Ability to work closely with founders and management teams, providing both strategic guidance and practical support.


• Strong business development, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.


• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented approach.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate with regional teams.


• Fluency in Arabic and English is preferred.