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Waleed A. Alballaa

General Partner | Sukna Ventures

Waleed Alballaa is a seasoned technologist with extensive experience in engineering, business development, and ecosystem building across the US and local markets. His expertise spans Semiconductors, Wireless & Mobile, and eGov sectors. As the Founding General Partner at Sukna Ventures, a MENA-focused VC fund, Waleed invests in early-stage tech-driven startups. Previously, he co-founded STV, one of the largest MENA-based VC funds, and led initiatives at Elm, including founding the company’s first business sector and Corporate VC arm.
Waleed Alballaa is a seasoned technologist with extensive experience in engineering, business development, and ecosystem building across the US and local markets. His expertise spans Semiconductors, Wireless & Mobile, and eGov sectors. As the Founding General Partner at Sukna Ventures, a MENA-focused VC fund, Waleed invests in early-stage tech-driven startups. Previously, he co-founded STV, one of the largest MENA-based VC funds, and led initiatives at Elm, including founding the company’s first business sector and Corporate VC arm.
Panel: Saudi Arabia's VC Surge: Vision 2030 and Beyond

Explore Saudi Arabia's growth in venture capital and deployment in the fintech sector in alignment with Vision 2030. Understanding investment opportunities, and economic Diversification potential, positioning Saudi as a global fintech hub.

FINTECH FUSION
Day 1

partners

Financial Sector Development Program
Saudi Central Bank
Capital Market Authority
Insurance Authority
Fintech Saudi
Tahaluf