For founders navigating the high-stakes world of fundraising and accelerator applications, Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global is launching “The Venture Check”—the premier episode of its three-part webinar series. Taking place online on July 26, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM KSA, this exclusive virtual session is designed for MENA founders, early-stage startups, and tech professionals eager to understand how investors and accelerators evaluate companies from Day One to Demo Day.
Event Details
- What: The Venture Check (Episode 1 of The Check Series)
- When: July 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (KSA Time)
- Where: Online / Virtual Event
- Focus Areas: Venture Capital, Startup Scaling, Accelerator Readiness, Pitching & Valuation
About The Event
“The Venture Check” serves as the inaugural episode of The Check Series, a comprehensive three-part webinar initiative by Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global. Recognizing that startups are constantly under the microscope by accelerators, investors, lawyers, and mentors, this series aims to demystify the rigorous evaluation process. By pulling back the curtain on how decisions are made behind closed doors, the event equips founders with the strategic mindset and actionable insights needed to transition from a promising early-stage venture into a truly venture-backable business built for long-term global scale.
What to Expect
- Application Mastery: Discover the anatomy of a standout accelerator application, the founder traits that leave a lasting impression, and the common pitfalls that disqualify startups early on.
- Maximizing Acceleration: Learn how top-performing founders thrive during intense accelerator programs and leverage mentorship to accelerate growth.
- Defining Venture Potential: Understand the critical difference between building a successful traditional business and scaling a venture-backed global powerhouse.
- From Interest to Conviction: Explore the underlying signals, traction metrics, and concrete evidence that turn an investor’s initial curiosity into a definitive investment decision.
Featured Speakers
- Amal Dokhan – Managing Partner at 500 Global MENA
- Abdulrahman Aljiffry – Partner at 500 Global & Active Angel Investor
- Daif Alrajhi – Head of Accelerator at 500 MENA
- Reem Khamis – Investment Associate at 500 Global MENA
The Sanabil Accelerator Program
The insights shared during The Venture Check stem directly from the methodology of the Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global. This intensive 12-week program is explicitly designed to help high-potential early-stage founders refine their business models, rapidly accelerate market growth, and prepare for institutional fundraising through hands-on mentorship, tailored support, and direct access to 500 Global’s extensive worldwide network.
How to Attend
Registration is completely free for founders, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem enthusiasts looking to gain an edge in their next funding round. Secure your virtual seat and get ready to go behind the scenes with the investment team by registering online through the official event page.
About The Organizers
500 Global is a multi-stage venture capital firm with billions in assets under management that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies. Across the MENA region, through initiatives like the Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global, the firm plays a pivotal role in nurturing the local startup ecosystem, providing early-stage companies with capital, mentorship, and global acceleration programs to help them scale regionally and internationally.
Learn More: The Venture Check
