Golub Launches $50M AI Fund

A Saudi Arabian venture capital firm, supported by Lawrence Golub's family office, is initiating a $50 million fund targeting AI startups in the Middle East and San Francisco Bay Area. This investment aims to foster stronger ties between the US and Middle East in the artificial intelligence sector.

The fund will focus on early-stage AI companies, providing them with capital and strategic support to scale their operations. By investing in both regions, the firm hopes to facilitate the exchange of ideas and technologies, driving innovation in AI across different markets.

This move highlights the increasing interest and investment in AI from the Middle East, as the region seeks to diversify its economy and become a hub for technological advancements. The fund's dual focus on the Middle East and San Francisco Bay Area positions it to capitalise on the strengths of both ecosystems, potentially leading to significant advancements in AI.