The Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) released its annual Impact Report, highlighting its pivotal role in the record growth of Saudi Arabia’s private capital ecosystem in 2025. Since its establishment in 2018, SVC has committed a total of $1.2 billion, which has leveraged $5.9 billion in partner investments—nearly 5 times its own commitment—underscoring its position as a key catalyst in the market.
The report noted that SVC now backs 65 funds and has supported over 1,000 startups and SMEs across sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, healthcare, edtech, transport, and logistics.
Nora Alsarhan, Deputy CEO and Chief Investment Officer, stated, “SVC’s initiatives reflect the transformative progress of Saudi Arabia’s private capital ecosystem, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.” She emphasized the company’s focus on market-driven programs and global best practices to strengthen the national economy.
SVC’s strategy helped Saudi Arabia maintain first place in the MENA region for VC funding for the third consecutive year, achieving a historic $1.7 billion in 2025. The number of venture capital investors has also grown sixfold, from 34 in 2018 to 200 in 2025, highlighting the expanding depth of the market.
The report also featured the launch of the inaugural Private Capital Forum (PCF), which hosted 1,070 participants and 59 speakers, reached 7.2 million people digitally, and generated over 10.5 million media impressions, further promoting dialogue on private capital in the region.
