JEDDAH: Saudi Venture Capital Co. has committed $1.2 billion since 2018 to venture capital and private equity funds, catalyzing $5.9 billion in partner investments and helping the Kingdom maintain its position as the leading venture capital market in the Middle East and North Africa in 2025.
SVC’s annual “Impact Report” revealed that the number of funds backed by the company has risen to 65, while the number of startups and small and medium-sized enterprises supported has exceeded 1,000 across key sectors, including e-commerce, fintech, and healthcare, as well as education technology, transport, and logistics.
The development reflects Saudi Arabia’s broader push to expand venture capital and startup funding as part of Vision 2030, with authorities seeking to strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a regional hub for innovation and private capital.
Nora Al-Sarhan, deputy CEO and chief investment officer at SVC, said the study highlights the transformative progress across Saudi Arabia’s private capital ecosystem driven by the goals of Vision 2030.
“We remain committed to developing investment programs, products, and developmental initiatives based on market needs analysis and aligned with leading global models, which enhance the competitiveness of the Saudi private capital ecosystem, support diversification of the national economy, and help achieve the goals of Vision 2030,” she said.
