Sanabil VC Unlocked by 500 Global

Sanabil VC Unlocked by 500 Global is an invite-only 4-day venture education program in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia designed to train the next generation of venture capitalists and fund managers in the MENA region. The program opens up 500 Global’s investing playbook and provides practical frameworks for assessing opportunities and evaluating company viability. It is designed for venture capital professionals investing in early- to later-stage high-growth startups and covers topics from deal sourcing through portfolio strategy. Participation requires submitting an application and securing a nomination from an active member in the ecosystem.

Key Benefits

• Venture investing playbook coverage with proven frameworks and strategic guidance
• Experiential learning with real portfolio case studies for investment evaluation
• Lessons from 500’s seasoned experts and local fund managers
• Network connections with emerging VCs and fund managers in the MENA region

Eligibility

• Invite-only; application plus nomination required from an active member in the ecosystem
• Up-and-coming fund managers in MENA
• Actively investing in startups in MENA
• At least 1 year of experience in venture capital, government-led funds, family offices, or a similar financial field
• Executed/participated in executing 3-5+ deals

Program Structure

• 4-day program
• Topics include deal sourcing and evaluation, due diligence, fund setup and management, deal structuring, portfolio strategy, and scaling investments
• Experiential learning and curated lessons with practical insights and guidance

Dates & Duration

• Program duration: 4 days
• Program dates: November 15–18, 2026. Priority application deadline: October 1, 2026; final deadline: October 20, 2026.

The tuition fee has been subsidized by Sanabil Investments, and the cost to participate is $3,500 per person.