GROWTH CAPITAL

Strategic CVC and Co-Investment

We design and manage Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) programs that align with strategic objectives while generating financial returns, supported by our corporate venture capital strategy consulting tailored to regional and global ambitions.

What You Get

Mandate and Thesis Development

We will develop a mandate and investment thesis aligned with your corporate strategy, outlining decision rights, governance frameworks, and investment criteria through a strategic investment program for corporates.

Governance and Operating Plan

We develop the operating blueprint for your CVC program, including investment committee structure, decision workflows, capital deployment, reporting cadence, execution, and exit strategies as part of our CVC fund management services.

GP-as-a-Service and VC-in-Residence

TURN8 serves as your embedded team, managing day-to-day investment operations, including deal flow management, due diligence, investment committee preparation, and portfolio support under our Corporate Venture Capital advisory model.

Curated Deal Flow

Access exclusive opportunities from our accelerator portfolio, corporate-anchored ventures, and targeted scouting efforts that align with venture capital Saudi Arabia and GCC market dynamics and your investment mandates.

AI-Powered Deal Sourcing

We automate the screening of over 1,000 opportunities each quarter, evaluating them against your investment thesis using quality scores and strategic fit analysis.

Integration Playbooks

We provide playbooks that facilitate pilot projects, access to distribution channels, data partnerships, and additional strategic value with your business units, particularly for corporate venture capital UAE, KSA, and GCC countries mandates.

AI-powered Portfolio Monitoring

Real-time portfolio health monitoring, with early warning indicators, burn rate alerts, and milestone tracking to support growth capital strategies for startups across the UAE and GCC.

Co-Invest and SPV Orchestration

Collaborate with corporate and external partners on co-investments and special-purpose vehicle (SPV) orchestration when strategic momentum indicates the need for expansion.

Strategic Focus Areas

We help prioritize strategic focus areas that maximize impact and business value.

Financial Services and FinTech
Energy, Utilities, and Energy Transition
Industrial Manufacturing and Advanced Materials
Logistics, Supply Chain, and Trade Infrastructure
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Digital Infrastructure and Enterprise Software
Mobility, Transportation, and Aviation
Sports, Entertainment, and Tourism

Operating Models

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Operate for you

GP-as-a-Service (completely embedded model).

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Operate with you

VC-in-Residence (hybrid model).

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Build to own

Capability transfer and team training.

Let us help you build your growth portfolio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Growth Capital service at TURN8?

Growth Capital is a specialized service that helps corporates design, launch, and manage Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) programs. We create tailored investment mandates to drive strategic enterprise growth while simultaneously generating financial returns.Corporate innovation in the GCC often fails because of a “readiness gap”—company operations and procurement are built for control and stability, actively working against the speed and iteration required for venture building.

Our Growth Capital service is specifically designed for large corporations, family groups, and government-backed entities in Saudi Arabia and the GCC that are looking to build new growth engines through structured, professional venture capital programs.

Clients can choose their level of involvement based on internal capabilities. TURN8 offers three operating models: “Operate for you” (fully embedded GP-as-a-Service), “Operate with you” (hybrid VC-in-Residence), and “Build to own” (focusing on internal capability transfer and team training).

Clients gain access to highly curated deal flow from our accelerator portfolios and targeted scouting. We utilize AI-powered deal sourcing to automatically screen thousands of opportunities each quarter, evaluating them against your specific investment thesis and strategic fit.

The service focuses on key sectors like fintech, energy, healthcare, and digital infrastructure, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by enabling innovation, diversification, and sustainable economic growth.

Returns vary based on portfolio strategy and market conditions, but Growth Capital aims to deliver both financial returns and strategic value, such as access to innovation, new markets, and competitive advantage within the economy.

The cost depends on the scope of your Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) program, including strategy design, investment execution, and portfolio management. TURN8 typically offers flexible engagement models such as retainers or performance-based structures aligned with your investment goals.

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