Prominent Presence of stc’s Entrepreneurship and VC Ecosystem at GITEX Expand North Star 2025

stc Group concluded its participation at GITEX Expand North Star 2025 after an exceptional week filled with inspiring dialogues, strategic agreements, and visits from companies and entrepreneurs from around the world.

stc highlighted its integrated entrepreneurship and VC ecosystem, which includes colab, the Group’s venture builder that connects talent to develop innovative business models and advanced digital solutions; inspireU, the Group’s accelerator and a leading platform for developing entrepreneurs and accelerating the growth of startups; and tali ventures, the Group’s venture capital arm focused on high-growth investment opportunities.

Notably, inspireU, launched in 2015, has developed and accelerated the growth of more than 150 local and international startups, attracted over SAR 1 billion in investments, and reached more than 52 million users. Its portfolio includes leading companies such as Mrsool, Zid, Sary, and MisMar, the winner of the 2024 Entrepreneurship World Cup.

Meanwhile, tali ventures manages a fund exceeding SAR 1 billion and has invested in leading companies including Cohere, Nile, Nearpay, NorthLadder, Tarmeez Capital, and Graphiant, supporting the regional growth and advancement of emerging technologies.

In parallel, colab focuses on transforming innovative ideas into scalable digital ventures that enhance the Group’s business across high-growth sectors by combining the agility of entrepreneurship with the corporate strength of stc Group.