Al Faisaliah Ventures

Al Faisaliah Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Al Faisaliah Group, a Saudi-based conglomerate established in 1971. The firm focuses on investing in innovative companies across various sectors, including financial services, technology, healthcare, energy, real estate, infrastructure, telecommunications, media, automotive, retail, education, agriculture, logistics, food and beverage, hospitality, construction, pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, specialty chemicals, and entertainment and multimedia. Their investment strategy encompasses a wide range of stages, from seed to late-stage investments, including pre-IPO, buyouts, turnarounds, and distressed situations. The firm has a global geographical focus, with investments spanning the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Australia, China, India, France, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Lebanon, Bahrain, Turkey, and Jordan. Investment sizes typically range from $1 million to $50 million.

Al Faisaliah Ventures leverages the extensive experience and resources of Al Faisaliah Group to support its portfolio companies. The group's diversified operations across dairy, electronics, healthcare, and food services provide a solid foundation for strategic partnerships and market access. For instance, Al Faisaliah Group's subsidiary, Al Safi Danone, supplies fresh dairy products to over 32,000 retailers in 12 countries across the Middle East, and operates the world's largest integrated dairy farm, producing more than a million liters of fresh milk daily. Additionally, the Modern Electronics Company, another subsidiary, is Sony's exclusive partner in Saudi Arabia, operating 20 retail stores under the Sony World brand.

The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes fostering innovation and growth by providing capital, strategic guidance, and access to a vast network of industry connections. This approach aims to create value for both the portfolio companies and the broader Al Faisaliah Group ecosystem, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term success for all stakeholders involved.