Ex-unicorn tech founder. CTO, COO, CSO 25+ years operator experience 15+ years M&A Angel investor, advisor, board director From first lines of code and seed funding, to enterprise-scale global operations, M&A, and public markets. Can offer a modern founders' perspectives on AI with seasoned operator experience.

Provides technical, design, marketing, and back-office support, Saudi market and legal guidance, local talent recruitment, and access to follow-on funding and long-term venture support.

We typically invest $50K–$200K in raw concept-stage ventures for 30%–50% equity, while accelerator-stage investments of $100K–$200K, with follow-on funding up to $250K, typically involve 15%–25% equity.

We support founders with expert mentorship, funding access, strategic resources, networking opportunities, and investor exposure to accelerate startup growth.

We invest any where between 500K$ to 5mn$

Access to energy industry networks, corporate buyers, industry leaders, and technical experts; field trials, pilot, and demonstration opportunities; intensive business acceleration curriculum; brand and investment pitch development; 1:1 coaching from Executives-in-Residence and 100+ domain experts; personalized growth guidance and strategic introductions.

Drive TLV FastLane is a no-equity smart mobility accelerator providing direct access to global automotive OEMs, hands-on commercialization and POC support, advanced testing and prototyping facilities, expert mentorship, pitch coaching, and investor connections to help startups validate and scale their technology.

We typically invest $100K–$2.5M in Seed to Series A startups through Next Gear Ventures, with equity negotiated on a case-by-case basis and typically aligned with a 10%–25% ownership range.

Mentorship and expert guidance, strategic support in business strategy, marketing and product development, dedicated office space, access to entrepreneurial and corporate networks, advertising and promotional support, and external fundraising guidance.