A startup-building studio based in Riyadh that says it has built more than 18 companies since 2017, and offers an entrepreneur-in-residence program and venture building for large corporations. In 2025 it launched an initiative with 1957 Ventures to build AI-based fintech companies.
About the program
Lean Node builds startups in partnership with founders and with major organizations through two tracks: entrepreneur-in-residence, and corporate venture building, where the ventures launch as independent companies. In September 2025 it announced the Fintech and AI Foundry with 1957 Ventures, which includes hackathons and development programs, and finalists receive initial funding. It previously launched the Lean Fintech initiative with councils for investment at LEAP 2023.
Startup counts on its own site vary (18 vs 16). Foundry seed-funding amount not disclosed. Founded year not confirmed (site says it has built startups since 2017).
What it offers
- Stages
- Idea, Pre-seed
- Sectors
- All sectors