Saad Al-Barrak
Vice-Chairman at The National Fund for SME Development
Kuwait
Saad Al-Barrak, Vice-Chairman at The National Fund for SME Development is an active investor based in Kuwait. This profile covers what Saad Al-Barrak backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
Dr. Saad Al-Barrak is a Co-Founder of ILA Group. Dr. Saad Al-Barrak served as Director General at Zain Group. His successes include taking Zain Holding from a single operation in Kuwait in 2002 to an international operator spanning 23 countries with a market capitalization reaching over USD 30 billion by 2009. Additionally, turning around the International Turnkey Systems ("ITS") from a struggling IT company to one of the largest integrated systems and billing vendors in the Telecom and Banking sectors across the Middle East and Africa.
- Investor type
- Angel
- Stages
- Pre SeedSeed
- Invests in
- CybersecuritySaaS & Enterprise
- Location
- Kuwait
- Typical check
- $150K
- Past investments
- 2
Notable investments
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What does Saad Al-Barrak invest in?
Saad Al-Barrak invests in Cybersecurity and SaaS & Enterprise, typically at Pre Seed and Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
What stage does Saad Al-Barrak invest at?
Saad Al-Barrak typically invests at Pre Seed and Seed. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
What is Saad Al-Barrak's typical check size?
Saad Al-Barrak typically writes checks around $150K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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