Savola

Q: When was Savola last fund created?

Savola last fund was created/launched in 1978-11-20.

General contacts

Investor type

CVC

Founded

1979

AUM

$3 100 M

Location

Jeddah, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B

Region of investment

North America Middle East

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Savola Group is a prominent industrial and investment holding company based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1979. It has grown to become the largest food company in the Kingdom by revenue, employing around 32,000 people and operating with a capital of SAR 5.34 billion. The company focuses on the food and retail sectors across the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey, primarily through its two divisions: Savola Foods and Savola Retail.

Savola Foods manufactures a variety of products, including edible oils, sugar, pasta, confectioneries, and fresh dairy products. Savola Retail operates the Panda retail chain, one of the largest supermarket and hypermarket chains in Saudi Arabia, with over 214 stores serving approximately 116 million customers in more than 40 cities. The company has expanded through strategic acquisitions and investments, enhancing its market presence and product offerings. Savola Group is publicly listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange under the symbol 2050 and is recognized as a key player in the food and retail industries.

Industry

Food and Beverage Foodtech Retail Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Fashion/Beauty Networking Technology Logistics

Savola Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Savola Group Fund	Corporate VC (CVC)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Food and Beverage Foodtech Retail Technology Logistics	Seed Series A Series B	Middle East	$5-10 m	$3100 M	November 1978

Contacts

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Muhammad Ali Bilal Khan (ACA) Director Business Development Finance - M&A

Director Business Development Finance - M&A

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FAQs about Savola

Is Savola a venture capital or private equity firm?

Savola operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Savola located?

Savola is located in Jeddah, Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

When was Savola founded?

Savola was founded in 1979.

What sectors and industries does Savola invest in?

Savola invests in companies and startups in Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Retail, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Fashion/Beauty, Networking, Technology, Logistics.

What is Savola geographical focus of investments?

Savola invests in companies and startups in North America, Middle East.

At what stages of companies and startups does Savola typically invest in?

Savola invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B.

What is the usual amount of Savola investment?

Savola usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Savola?

Savola has around $3 100m assets under management.

When was Savola last fund created?

Savola last fund was created/launched in 1978-11-20

What are the contacts of Savola?

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