Creating Ventures That Power Growth.
Bold + Bounded. Powered by AI.
TURN8 is the GCC’s integrated innovation platform for corporate venture building and strategic investment. We build new ventures, deploy capital, and implement AI across products and operations to scale innovation end to end.
Founded in 2013
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Over 120 Ventures Built
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More than $500M of Capital Deployed
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Operating Across KSA and GCC
What IS TURN8?
TURN8 is the GCC’s integrated innovation platform.
Since 2013, we have built over 120 ventures worldwide. We partner with GCC regional national champions and leaders to launch new business lines, manage Venture Capital programs, deploy operational AI, and support international startups entering the Kingdom.
We operate through four engines:
- Growth Foundry (building and launching new ventures with corporate partners)
- Growth Capital (designing and operating Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) programs)
- AI Studio (deploying production-grade AI agents for growth companies)
- KSA Accelerator (enabling market entry and scale in Saudi Arabia and the GCC).
Our Bold + Bounded approach means we act quickly when evidence supports it and scale only proven solutions.
AI is integrated at every stage, from thesis development and market validation to portfolio monitoring and integration tracking. Technology manages repetitive tasks, while people focus on strategy, relationships, and decision-making.
This results in faster decisions, reduced failure rates, and sustainable advantages that competitors cannot match.
WHAT WE DO
One Platform. Four Engines. Compounding Advantages.
Growth Foundry
We collaborate with corporate partners to create and launch new ventures. Our services include designing venture studios, operating accelerators, embedding venture teams, and managing the entire process from developing business theses to acquiring initial customers. We leverage AI to support design and market research, customer validation, and competitive analysis.
For: Corporations launching new ventures, innovation programs
Growth Capital
We design and manage Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) programs that successfully balance strategic value with financial returns. Our GP-as-a-Service model now includes sourcing, due diligence, investments, portfolio integration, and exits, enhanced with AI-driven deal screening and portfolio analytics.
For: Corporations running CVC programs
AI Studio
We build native AI agents that power both core products and internal operations for growth startups and SMEs. Through AI‑driven product workflows, automated customer service, and enhanced sales intelligence, we help companies scale efficiently with enterprise‑grade AI, delivered within weeks.
For: Growth startups and SMEs needing AI capabilities
TURN8 Accelerator
We help innovative startups establish a presence in Saudi Arabia by providing customer access, localization support, and clear scaling pathways. Our program covers market validation, rapid testing, product refinement, financial strategy, traction building, and fundraising.
For: International startups entering Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Corporates
National champions and GCC conglomerates seeking new engines of growth through venture building and strategic Corporate Venture Capital (CVC).
Growth Companies
Established SMEs looking to scale efficiently by applying AI to both core products and internal operations, including customer service automation, sales intelligence, and workflow optimization.
Startups
Post-MVP founders expanding into Saudi Arabia and the GCC, prepared to collaborate with enterprise partners, investors, and scale with proven customer traction.
Investors
Family offices, institutional investors, and co-investment partners seeking curated deal flow with built-in customer access and strategic validation.
HOW WE WORK
Bold
We take calculated risks on high-impact opportunities. We move fast when evidence supports action and commit resources to ventures with conviction.
Bounded
We make small, staged investments before significant commitments. We implement evidence gates at each milestone, using quarterly go/no-go decisions based on data, controlling downside through validation-first approaches, and scaling only proven solutions.
AI As An Amplifier
We use technology to enhance human judgment. AI handles repetitive work, such as data gathering, analysis, and pattern recognition. Humans handle strategy, relationships, and judgment calls. Every AI deployment generates data that improves our platform.
Operational Truth
We integrate teams to manage day-to-day operations, including entrepreneurs-in-residence, venture operators, product leads, and AI deployment specialists. We provide board-ready reports with milestones, burn rates, and clear visibility into the financial runway.
The Result
- 40% lower failure rate vs. traditional corporate innovation
- 6-9 months average concept-to-launch timeline
- 60-70% operational efficiency gains in AI-powered operations
- 75% faster due diligence in Venture Capital evaluations
We learn faster, fail at lower cost, and scale more effectively.
WHY TURN8?
Real Traction. Real Outcomes. Real Differentiation.
Ready to Build What Works?
Innovation rewards speed with discipline.
Corporations need scalable growth engines. Startups need real customer access. Growth companies
need AI that delivers results. Investors need clear signals.