The first edition of the Private Capital Forum 2025 concluded today in Riyadh, after two days of insightful discussions hosted by the Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) at the 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 Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives.
In his opening remarks, SVC Chairman Mr. 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’s CEO, H.E. 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, acquisitions, and pioneering investment experiences.
On the second and final day, 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 SMEs built on forward-looking business models. This growth continues to position the Kingdom as a key regional hub for private capital—supported by economic stability, promising opportunities, and sustained backing for entrepreneurship and innovation.
