Stellar Ventures — Stellar MAP · KSA Market Access
What We Do Stellar MAP

From outside-in to
on-the-ground in Saudi.

Stellar MAP, our Market Access Plan, is the four-phase market access program for growth-stage companies expanding into the Kingdom. From validation to license, from first customer to fully funded operation, we run it on the ground with you.

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Vision 2030 Aligned
4
Phases
28+
Capabilities
Riyadh
On-Ground Team
2030
Vision Aligned
Why KSA, Why Now

A market built for defining commercial events.

$1.25T economy. $750B+ committed to Vision 2030 mega-projects. The fastest-growing G20 nation. The Kingdom is open for foreign founders, but only those with the right operation on the ground.

$1.25T
GDP

G20’s fastest-growing major economy, opening 100% foreign ownership across most sectors.

$750B+
Vision 2030 Commit

Sovereign capital flowing into NEOM, Diriyah, Red Sea, AlUla and giga-project sectors.

36M
Population · 70% Under 30

A digital-first consumer base with the highest smartphone & e-commerce adoption in the GCC.

The Stellar MAP Journey

Four phases. One operation.

From de-risking your decision to closing your KSA round. Twenty-eight capabilities, one accountable team, four continents of leverage.

Phase 01
01

Pre-Landing

Validation & Strategy

De-risk your Saudi expansion with data-driven insights before you commit.

9 Capabilities
What’s Inside
  • · Internal Assessment
  • · Market Research
  • · Competitive Intelligence
  • · Product-Market Fit
  • · Go-To-Market Strategy
  • · Partnership Mapping
  • · Localization Strategy
  • · Financial Modeling
  • · Regulatory Roadmap
Phase 02
02

Landing

Execution & Operations

Seamless setup of your legal and operational presence in Saudi Arabia.

9 Capabilities
What’s Inside
  • · Documentation & Attestation
  • · MISA License
  • · Commercial Registration
  • · Chamber Registration
  • · ZATCA & GOSI
  • · Municipality & Address
  • · Bank Account Setup
  • · Team Recruitment
  • · PRO/GRO Services
Phase 03
03

Post-Landing

Growth & Traction

Accelerate your market presence with strategic partnerships and customer acquisition.

5 Capabilities
What’s Inside
  • · Your First Potential Customer
  • · Your First Key B2B Partner
  • · Your Most Important Regulator
  • · Product Readiness Validation
  • · Strategic Options & Roadmap
Phase 04
04

Scale

Fundraising & Investment

Secure the capital needed to scale your operations across the Kingdom.

5 Capabilities
What’s Inside
  • · Investor Readiness Assessment
  • · Fundraising Strategy & Narrative
  • · Investor Introductions & Matchmaking
  • · Deal Structuring & Negotiation
  • · Due Diligence & Data Room
On The Ground

We’ve been doing the work in the Kingdom.

Embedded with NTDP, Sanabil’s Launch Accelerator, and Antler MENA. Founder workshops in Madina. Investor readiness sessions for KSA-based cohorts. This is not theory.

Jada 30 investor readiness session, Madina
Madina, KSA
Live Engagement Jada 30

Investor readiness session at Jada 30, Madina.

Stellar partnered with Jada 30 to run a closed-door investor readiness session for 20+ startup founders from Madina — covering institutional underwriting, narrative architecture, and KSA-specific capital pathways.

20+
Founders
Closed
Door Session
KSA
Madina Cohort
Founder workshop
On-Ground Workshop
Working with founders directly
Founder cohort
Operator Cohort
Building inside the ecosystem
Founder presentation
Strategy Session
Live mandate execution
Embedded Partnerships

Saad is building with the same firms that back KSA’s top startups.

That gives us direct intelligence on what KSA institutional backers actually look for. We don’t prepare founders for generic “investors” — we prepare them for the specific evaluation criteria of the people writing cheques in the Kingdom.

Backed By
Antler MENA
Backed By
Sanabil
Backed By
NTDP
Aligned
Vision 2030
KSA Track Record

Founders we have actively worked with in KSA.

Live mandates across mobility, healthtech, manufacturing, and wealth management. Each one a real engagement on the ground.

Mobility

Diginak

Digital transportation platform. Stellar architected the KSA market entry strategy, regulatory positioning, and Saudi investor introductions.

HealthTech

Nextec

Saudi expansion via the KSA Acceleration Program. Stellar structured expansion narrative, regulatory roadmap, and capital positioning.

Healthcare · Vision 2030

J&J Holding

First-ever stem cell therapy clinic in Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with Mayo Clinic. Vision 2030-aligned medical tourism positioning.

Wealth Management · KSA

Zaid Future Investment

Investor-ready business plan to launch a wealth platform targeting SAR 920B market share. CMA compliance and 3-year GCC roadmap.

See full KSA track record
Cohort & Validation

Our Success Stories.

We have successfully guided a diverse cohort of startups across Fintech, Healthtech, Cleantech, and Media to validate their models and prepare for expansion into the Kingdom and beyond.

adbuq

AdTech

OOH Media Search Engine digitizing billboard discovery and booking for advertisers.

MyTM

Fintech

Empowering retailers with a one-stop financial solution for the banked and unbanked.

Telnet

Telecom

System integrator expanding IT & Telecom solutions to a unified doorstep delivery platform.

Trash Bee

CleanTech

App-based waste management solution rewarding users for responsible disposal.

AABSHAR

Sustainability

Water optimizers reducing wastage by 98% and cutting CO2 emissions.

Knacklo

IoT

Leading vendor of affordable, miniaturized flow control devices worldwide.

Creative 3D

Manufacturing

Production and manufacturing of 3D printers and customizable B2B printing services.

Pakrism

TravelTech

One-stop platform for travelers, tour operators, and hotels.

KWICK Doctor

HealthTech

Disruptive mobile platform connecting patients with doctors for on-demand consultation.

Who This Is For

Built for growth-stage operators.

Stellar Market Access Plan (MAP) is a serious, on-the-ground program. Intake is selective. Here’s the fit profile.

Built for

  • Growth-stage companies

    Post product-market fit, with revenue traction or proven local validation in your home market.

  • Minimum $50K allocated budget

    For KSA market entry & expansion. Anything less and we cannot do the work justice on the ground.

  • Vision 2030-aligned sectors

    HealthTech, FinTech, Mobility, Tourism, Hardware, Energy, SaaS, Real Estate. Sectors with mandate alignment.

  • Founders who execute

    Operators ready to commit to a 6–12 month engagement and show up to the work.

Not for

  • Pre-product or idea-stage founders

    KSA market entry is a scaling decision, not a validation play. You need traction before you launch here.

  • Companies without budget

    Below $50K allocated, we recommend our Capital Raising engagement first to secure the runway.

  • Founders looking for a coach

    We’re an execution team, not an advisory firm. If you want recommendations without ownership, this is the wrong fit.

  • Tourist-style market exploration

    If you’re not committed to scaling in KSA, the program won’t deliver value. Phase 01 helps you decide before committing.

Education & Thought Leadership

Educating the KSA ecosystem.

Five-part webinar series for founders entering the Kingdom — from strategic overview to sales playbook. Built from live mandates, run for the operators we work with.

Strategic Overview Webinar
Webinar 01

Strategic Overview

Regulatory Roadmap Webinar
Webinar 02

Regulatory Roadmap

Accessing Capital Webinar
Webinar 03

Accessing Capital

Building Your Team Webinar
Webinar 04

Building Your Team

Sales Playbook Webinar
Webinar 05

Sales Playbook

FAQ

Direct answers about launching in KSA.

Do I have to commit to all four phases?
No. Phases are modular. Most founders begin with Phase 01 (Pre-Landing) to validate the decision, then progress to Phase 02 once committed. We engage on the result, not the package.

How long does the full Launch program take?
Phase 01 runs 4–8 weeks. Phase 02 (Landing) typically 8–14 weeks depending on industry licensing. Phase 03 and 04 run alongside operations. Full Launch from validation to KSA capital secured is typically 6–12 months.

Do you handle the MISA license directly?
Yes. Through our on-ground partner Eyad in Riyadh, we manage MISA application, CR registration, ZATCA & GOSI, Chamber of Commerce, and PRO/GRO services end-to-end. Founders work with one accountable team.

What stage of company is this for?
Growth-stage companies with proven product-market fit in their home market, typically post-Series A or strong revenue traction, looking to scale into KSA as a strategic expansion market. Vision 2030-aligned sectors prioritised.

Do you take equity in the KSA entity?
Optional. For select mandates aligned with Vision 2030 verticals, we structure a hybrid of fee plus equity warrants in the KSA entity. Most engagements are pure fee + back-end retainer on capital raised.

Which sectors do you focus on?
HealthTech, FinTech, Mobility, Tourism & Entertainment, Hardware/Manufacturing, Energy & Industrial, SaaS, and Real Estate / PropTech. Sectors with strong Vision 2030 alignment receive priority intake.