• Region This investment targets an acquisition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the largest economy in the Middle East and North Africa and the 14th largest by land area globally. As the top oil producer in OPEC and the fastest-growing major economy in 2022, Saudi Arabia presents unparalleled opportunities.
• Performance This emerging investment vehicle has consistently outperformed traditional private equity and venture capital, achieving double the performance, with an impressive average IRR of 32.6–35.3% and a return on invested capital of 5.2–5.5x.
BUILD LEADING BUSINESSES IN THE KINGDOM
Build globally-leading businesses that are headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Source, buy, and invest in companies and future leaders committed to serving our investors by meeting their investment criteria and delivering lasting value. We aid businesses in achieving long-term growth and operational excellence and ensure our employees are valued partners in our success.
Investment highlights
This investment opportunity stands out for its potential at every stage in the Kingdom.
For acquisition, there’s a vast, untapped market with minimal competition—1.3 million firms and $9 billion in net assets are available for transfer, offering profitable, stable, and cash-flowing businesses in fragmented industries.
In growth, the market has significant room for expansion, with SME financing having tripled between 2019 and 2022, up to 50% in tax credits, and clear mandates for boosting SME contributions to GDP, doubling financing, and driving growth in manufacturing and exports by 170% and 230%, respectively.
When it comes to exit potential, the opportunity is even more compelling, with a 251% average increase after listing and a doubling of exits over the past five years, supported by a mandate to increase stock market listings and the number of strategic acquirers.