Women of MENA Spotlight: Nora M. Alsarhan, Architect of Saudi Venture Capital

In this episode of Women of MENA — Spotlights, we profile Nora M. Alsarhan, the Chief Executive Officer of Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC). Appointed to the CEO role effective July 1, 2026, Alsarhan has been a central figure in the rapid evolution of Saudi Arabia’s venture capital ecosystem.We trace her professional journey from her foundational years in transaction advisory at EY to her leadership at Monsha’at, where she directed equity funding initiatives for the Kingdom’s emerging small and medium enterprises. Before stepping into the CEO role, she served as SVC’s Deputy CEO and Chief Investment Officer, overseeing strategic investments in funds and direct ventures that have helped catalyze the growth of the Saudi startup landscape in alignment with Vision 2030.Beyond her executive leadership, Alsarhan is a Kauffman Fellow and contributes her expertise to numerous boards across the healthcare, sports, and investment sectors. This profile highlights her disciplined approach to capital allocation and her long-term commitment to shaping Saudi Arabia as a regional hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.