Riyad Capital
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
2008
AUM
$24 000 M
Location
Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026
Profile
Riyad Capital is a leading fully-fledged investment manager and the largest custodian in Saudi Arabia. Through its four business lines; asset and wealth management, brokerage, corporate investment banking and securities services, the company offers end-to-end investment management services.
Riyad Capital managed over US$ 24bn in assets and over US$ 220 bn in assets under custody as of December 2024. The company was recognized as Custodian of the Year for 2024 by the Saudi Capital Market Awards and named among the Middle East’s top 5 Asset Management Companies by Forbes Middle East.
Industry
Riyad Capital Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Riyad Financing Fund IV
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Fund of funds
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Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
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Seed
Series A
Series B
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Middle East
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$5-10 m
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$66 M
|
June 2024
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FAQs about Riyad Capital
Is Riyad Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?
Riyad Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Pre-seed, writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Where is Riyad Capital located?
Riyad Capital is located in Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia.
When was Riyad Capital founded?
Riyad Capital was founded in 2008.
What sectors and industries does Riyad Capital invest in?
Riyad Capital invests in companies and startups in E-commerce/Marketplace, Fintech, Financial Services, IT Services, Marketing and Advertising, Real Estate, Technology, Energy, AdTech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech.
What is Riyad Capital geographical focus of investments?
Riyad Capital invests in companies and startups in Middle East.
At what stages of companies and startups does Riyad Capital typically invest in?
Riyad Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed.
What is the usual amount of Riyad Capital investment?
Riyad Capital usually invests $50-100 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Riyad Capital?
Riyad Capital has around $24 000m assets under management.
When was Riyad Capital last fund created?
Riyad Capital last fund was created/launched in 2024-06-20
What are the contacts of Riyad Capital?
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