About Us

Shaping Tomorrow’s FinTech Landscape

What We Do

At 1957 Ventures, we are committed to revolutionizing the financial industry of Saudi Arabia. Powered by a fund backed by Riyad
Bank. and guided by the visionary goals of Saudi Vision 2030, we forge ahead to build, empower, and accelerate innovative FinTech ventures. Dive into our journey of creating a future where technology and finance merge to open new realms of possibilities for businesses and individuals alike

Vision

Innovation
To be the most innovative and trusted partner in FinTech and digital venture innovations, driving financial inclusion and empowering Saudi Arabia’s economy.

Mission

Inclusion & Empowerment
Unleash financial innovation, champion financial inclusion, and empower businesses and individuals by building, launching, and scaling disruptive FinTech ventures.
What We Do
Empowering Fintech
In 1957 Ventures, we invest and nurture innovative ventures, providing them with the resources, mentorship, and strategic guidance needed to achieve sustainable growth. Our focus is on empowering visionary entrepreneurs to transofrm their ideas into successful, impactful businesses

Innovation

Fostering a culture of creativity and forward-thinking, supporting ventures that bring groundbreaking solutions to the market

Financial Inclusion

We champion financial inclusion by investing in ventures that make financial services accessible and affordable for all

Growth

Our tailored strategies and mentorship programs dirve sustainable growth, helping ventures scale and achieve their full potential

Empowerment

Through resources and expert guidance, we empower the ventrures cofounders to turn their visionary ideas into enterprises

1957 Challenges

Coming Soon

Design solutions
to improve products

Get ready to unleash your entrepreneurial spirit! Soon, we will be launching exciting challenges designed to test your creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skill. Stay tuned for the opportunity to show case your talent, compete with the best, and turn your ground breaking ideas into reality with 1957 Ventures.
Board of Directors
Nader Al-Koraya

Nader Al-Koraya

Chairman of the Board

Mazen Pharaon

Mazen Pharaon

Vice Chairman of the Board

Omar Al-Madhi

Omar Al-Madhi

Board Member

Abdullah Al-Oraini

Abdullah Al-Oraini

Board Member

Qaiser Noor

Qaiser Noor

Board Member

Our Team

Emad Kashghari

Emad Kashghari

CEO

Ghassan AlSafi

Ghassan AlSafi

Chief of Business

Alvaro Rojo Duran

Alvaro Rojo Duran

Head of Portfolio

Lukas Schlund

Lukas Schlund

Head of Investment

Motaz Hajaj

Motaz Hajaj

Head of Marketing & Communications

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