Profile

Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) is a Government Venture Capital established in 2018, part of the Private Sector Stimulus Plan (PSSP). This is to minimize current equity funding gaps for Startups by investing SAR 2.8 Billion ($ 750 Million).

Vision:
SVC aims to develop the Venture Capital Ecosystem in Saudi Arabia to support startups by co-investing along with angel investors, venture capitalists, and sophisticated investors in startups as well as investing in funds.

What do we invest in?
We co-invest in innovation-driven startups with potential high and fast growth as well as funds that invest in such startups. We focus on startups that will have impact on Saudi Economy.

Principles:
• Balance economic impact and financial success.
• Prioritize national mandate and focus on local investments.
• Sector agnostic and gap-oriented approach to develop the overall VC ecosystem.
• Minority stake in startups as per VC best-practices.

Our Programs:

1. Co-Investment in Startups:
Direct co-investment along with angel investors, venture capitalists, and sophisticated investors in Startups through matching (up to 1:1). This is to stimulate seed, early stage, and growth stage investments in startups.

2. Investment in Funds:
Investing in VC funds to catalyze venture capital investments and lower the barriers to entry for fund managers looking to operate in the VC market.