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Saudi fundraising is regaining momentum as investors double down on the long-term <\/strong>growth story.<\/strong> Growth Catalyst Investment Management\u2019s Growth Catalyst Fund<\/a> secured SAR 360 mn (USD 96 mn) to invest in firms across the Kingdom, within a target size of SAR 750 mn, according to a press release<\/a>. The firm became one of the first private-sector investors to close a fundraising round since the start of the Iran war.<\/p>\n

Who pitched in?<\/strong> The round attracted backing from government entities, investment institutions, endowments, family offices, and individuals, including Saudi Venture Capital (SVC). <\/p>\n

Where will the money go?<\/strong> The fund eyes deployments in companies across business services, consumer goods, healthcare, and technology. \u201cWe look forward to deploying capital into promising [prospects] that support the growth of Saudi mid-sized companies,\u201d Founder and CEO Turki Al Dayel told Semafor<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The Iran war may have strengthened Saudi\u2019s case: <\/strong>The conflict \u201creinforced what experienced investors already recognize: that Saudi Arabia has become an anchor of stability and economic momentum in the region,\u201d Al Dayel said.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next?<\/strong> Growth Catalyst aims to more than double the fund\u2019s size over the next six months before its final close, Al Dayel added. <\/p>\n

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ALSO- SVC poured funds into Khwarizmi Ventures\u2019 Khwarizmi Venture Capital Fund 2<\/strong>, according to a LinkedIn<\/a> announcement. The fund will target<\/a> seed-to-Series A startups across the GCC, with at least 50% of capital allocated to Saudi Arabia. It will focus on high-growth tech and tech-enabled companies, especially in fintech, e-commerce, and AI applications across industries. <\/p>\n

REMEMBER-<\/strong> SVC plans<\/a> to grow its investment portfolio to USD 3 bn by 2030. The focus of such investments is now shifting toward health tech, education, and deeptech.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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