The Salica Oryx Fund is a venture capital fund established in 2020, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and managed by Salica Ventures Limited. It is specifically designed to invest in early-stage technology companies (primarily pre-seed and seed) within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The fund targets high-growth sectors such as FinTech, HealthTech, Enterprise Tech, and EdTech, aiming to support innovative companies led by exceptional entrepreneurs. The Salica Oryx Fund is part of Salica Investments, a private equity firm founded in London, United Kingdom, in 2011. The Oryx Fund emphasizes active portfolio management and leverages the broader Salica ecosystem to add value to its investments. It has garnered support from both regional and international investors, including prominent names like Jada Fund of Funds, Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC), and Riyadh Valley Company.
