Private Capital Forum 2025 Concludes in Riyadh

The first edition of the two-day Private Capital Forum concluded today, hosted by the Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) in Riyadh's King Abdullah Financial District.

The forum brought together a distinguished group of private capital leaders, institutional investors, and policymakers from Saudi Arabia and around the world.

With more than 500 investors and experts and over 50 renowned speakers from across the global private capital landscape, the forum explored the evolving trends shaping the industry and its role in driving economic diversification and advancing Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.

In his opening remarks, SVC Chairman Ammar Alkhudairy emphasized that the forum serves as a strategic platform highlighting the Kingdom’s growing position as a regional and international hub for private capital.

SVC Chief Executive Dr. Nabeel Koshak noted that the event contributes to strengthening the investment ecosystem by fostering partnerships and empowering investors, fund managers, and innovative entrepreneurs.

The first day featured a series of sessions focused on regulatory developments and emerging investment opportunities in the Saudi market, including the panel "Saudi Arabia: Unlocking Private Capital Potential – Vision, Developments, and Opportunities".

Other discussions explored the National Development Fund’s role in enhancing private investment, strategies for capital allocation and value creation, as well as global insights into mergers and acquisitions and pioneering investment experiences.

On the second day, the discussions turned to the future of venture capital and private credit in supporting early-stage companies and financing innovation.

The session “Exploring Global Trends in Private Capital” provided insights from leading international investors on capital movements, market dynamics, emerging sectors, and the role of venture capital in shaping the global economy and enabling innovation across industries.

The forum concluded with participants reaffirming the sector’s strong growth momentum in Saudi Arabia, marked by expanding opportunities and an increasing number of innovative small and medium enterprises built on innovative business models.

Such growth continues to position the Kingdom as a key hub for private capital in the region, supported by promising opportunities, economic stability, and sustained backing for entrepreneurship and innovation.