PE/VC investors

Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) investors are the catalysts of innovation and growth in the business world. PE firms primarily target established companies, seeking to optimize operations and unlock value through strategic investments and management expertise. They focus on long-term growth and profitability, often preparing businesses for a future sale or IPO. VC investors, by contrast, are the adventurers of finance, injecting capital into high-potential startups and early-stage companies. They embrace risk for the possibility of outsized returns, often becoming invaluable advisors. Both investor types not only bring capital but also strategic guidance, industry connections, and market insights, propelling their portfolio companies towards success.

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Satya Capital Satya Capital
Satya Capital is an independent investment firm, focussed on Africa. <br /> <br /> We have a deep understanding of Africa and experience of the demands and rewards of building a first-class growth business in the region. <br /> <br /> We seek to partner with business people and teams who are as passionate as we are about the opportunities flowing from Africa’s continued change. We aim to translate this into superior returns for our investors and the people with whom we invest.
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Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Ventures Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Ventures
Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Center (Wa'ed) promotes entrepreneurship and helps develop local Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) by encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs to establish or expand SMEs in their respective fields. The Center provides a variety of programs that offer non-collateralized loans or equity partnerships, along with the guidance and tools that develop and nurture entrepreneurs and their businesses. The Center’s programs include the debt funding program, Wa’ed Loans, with its robust pre-funding and post-funding support and Wa’ed Equity, which is an economic development program that offers equity partnerships in promising ventures. Aramco Entrepreneurship Center also established StartUp Lab which provides Business Incubation for innovative result-driven budding entrepreneurs. In addition, StartUp Lab hosts its flagship program “CO-OP to Entrepreneur” which supports the establishment of new businesses by university students even before they graduate, turning them to job makers rather than job seekers. Entrepreneurs and SMEs are key contributors to job creation and represent a major source of employment. Furthermore, Entrepreneurs act as powerful agents for economic diversification including developing local content and fostering innovation. Realizing the full potential benefits presented by this opportunity will require substantial effort to help the Kingdom’s entrepreneurial ecosystem reach maturity across structural and cultural dimensions. By combining deep sector knowledge and a collaborative team that is diligent, dynamic, and engaging, Aramco Entrepreneurship Center harnesses potential business ideas and cultivates a great atmosphere that empowers a new generation of entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Entertainment Ventures Saudi Entertainment Ventures
Saudi Entertainment Ventures “SEVEN” is the execution and investment arm of the Public Investment Fund “PIF” of Saudi Arabia in the entertainment sector. Through its role as an investor, developer, and operator of various Entertainment offerings Kingdom-wide, SEVEN aims to be the leader of an entertainment ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, facilitating the presence of both international & local brands and unlocking the entertainment sector across Saudi Arabia with a mission to become the national entertainment champion. SEVEN seeks to enhance the quality of life of Saudi nationals and residents and meet their recreational expectations and needs with a wide number of entertainment projects that are planned to take place in the next 8 years
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Saudi Technology Development and Investment Company Saudi Technology Development and Investment Company
The Saudi Technology Development and Investment Company (TAQNIA) was established in June 2011 by Royal Decree to localize technology in Saudi Arabia and commercialize outputs of R&D centers.<br /> <br /> TAQNIA invests in technology that contributes towards Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification. TAQNIA is proud to be fully aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.<br /> <br /> TAQNIA is owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) which drives strategic and sustainable diversification enabling growth in different industries in Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Venture Capital Company Saudi Venture Capital Company
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). <br /> <br /> Vision: <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> What do we invest in? <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> Principles: <br /> • Balance economic impact and financial success. <br /> • Prioritize national mandate and focus on local investments. <br /> • Sector agnostic and gap-oriented approach to develop the overall VC ecosystem. <br /> • Minority stake in startups as per VC best-practices. <br /> <br /> Our Programs: <br /> <br /> 1. Co-Investment in Startups: <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 2. Investment in Funds: <br /> 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.
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Saudi Venture Capital Investment Saudi Venture Capital Investment
Saudi Venture Capital Investment Company (the “Company”) is a Saudi closed joint stock company, registered in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Company has obtained a license number 09139-36 dated 29 Jumada Thani 1430H (corresponding to 22 June 2009) from the Capital Market Authority (“CMA”). Subsequently the company has obtained a new license number 12165-37 dated 25 Muharam 1434H (corresponding to 9 December 2012).<br /> <br /> The Company is registered under commercial registration number 2051064716 dated 1 Safar 1432H (corresponding to 5 January 2011) and ministerial resolution number 6-Q dated 5 Muharram 1432H (corresponding to 11 December 2010). The Company was authorised by CMA to commence business on 12 Rajab 1432H (corresponding to 14 June 2011). The objectives of the Company are to provide dealing (as principal and underwriter), managing, advisory, arranging and custodial services.<br /> <br /> During 2016,pursuant to a decision of the shareholders, the company's paid up capital has been reduced, by cash out, from SR 251.25 million (represented by 25,125,000 shares) to SR 101.25 million (represented by 10,125,000 shares) in proportion to the existing ownership percentages of the shareholders.<br /> <br /> The Company’s paid up capital is SR 101.25 million represented by 10,125,000 shares owned by group of 32 shareholders across the kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries, the majority of shareholdings is held by Saudi Venture Capital investment Company – Bahrain (29.81%), Venture Capital Bank B.S.C (10%), Abdulaziz Bin Ajlan Al Ajlan Son's Company (10%), and Jeddah Investment Company (10%), the rest of ownership is with other shareholders who owns 5.33% and below.<br /> <br /> The Company benefits from the financial backing and support of a selected group of prominent regional shareholders, an experienced team of industry professionals, and a close-knit network of strategic partners, business associates and allies. Saudi Venture Capital Investment Company offers its clients a broad range of superior services and unique investment opportunities across a number of promising asset classes in the Saudi and MENA markets. In addition to its own capital, the company possesses an exceptional capability to build a consortium of investors from its shareholders/ clients.<br /> <br /> SVCIC is uniquely positioned to lead the development of the nascent venture capital industry in Saudi Arabia by providing unmatched levels of support for fundamentally strong small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) that lack the necessary resources for growth and expansion.<br /> <br /> The company mainly operate its business from Saudi Arabia market
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Sausalito Ventures Sausalito Ventures
San Francisco and the Bay Area is the world’s most important center of innovation, attracting entrepreneurs from all over the globe. Although new ecosystems are arising in different parts of the world, the uniqueness of the Bay Area lies on its Entrepreneurial Culture. Through a set of advisory services and learning programs, we enable entrepreneurs, their organizations and their investors to have access to a scaling process that can effectively increase traction, profitability and growth into new markets
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SAV Group SAV Group
SAV Group was established in order to focus on development of projects in London and CIS Countries. We have successfully completed a number joint venture projects with our partner companies around the world We concentrate on buying and investing into derelict and problematic buildings with the aim to add value by developing, creating innovative living spaces and changing the use and / or legal structure of the existing sites. All investments are undertaken with a rigorous analysis of economic conditions, sector fundamentals, planning use, and capital structures to achieve superior returns. Our fully integrated structure allows us to examine potential deals and projects from multiple angles and react quickly to market opportunities. With every investment we always consider multiple exit strategies, which allows us to hedge risks in the best possible manner.
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Savanah Fund Savanah Fund
Savannah Fund is a seed capital fund specializing in US$25,000-US$500,000 investments in early stage high growth technology (web and mobile) startups in sub-Saharan Africa. Initially focused on East Africa, the fund aims to bridge the early stage/angel and venture capital investment gap that currently exists in Africa.
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Savannah Fund Savannah Fund
Savannah Fund is a Seed Capital Fund specializing in US$50,000-US$1,000,000 investments in early stage high growth technology startups in sub-Saharan Africa. As a group, Savannah Fund's partners have extensive executive and investment experience with start-up technology companies, and have each managed successful incubation projects.
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