THE MIDDLE EAST’S
1. Abdulrahman Tarabzouni
Company: STV
Designation: Founder & CEO
Nationality: Saudi
Headquarters: Saudi Arabia
Established: 2018
Careem, Tabby, and Jasper, all of which are STV’s portfolio companies, have achieved unicorn status to date. In October 2024, STV led the $8 million Series A extension round for the mobility startup invygo. In September 2024, Tabby announced the acquisition of Tweeq, another STV portfolio fintech startup. In May 2024, STV co-led the $18 million Series A round for Saudi’s Abyan Capital. Tarabzouni also sits on the boards of Riyad Bank and Jarir Bookstore, he is a board trustee member of King Fahad National Library, a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, and the founder of the Project1932 initiative. He previously held executive leadership roles at Google.