Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC)

Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) is a government fund in Saudi Arabia. State-owned investment company, part of the SME Bank under the National Development Fund, that backs startups and SMEs by investing in private capital funds and investing in companies directly. It covers everything from pre-seed to pre-IPO.

What it offers

• “SVC has invested in 65 Private Capital Funds (Venture Capital, Private Equity, Venture Debt, Private Debt) that invested in 1000+ Startups and SMEs” — svc.com.sa
• “We invest in venture capital funds, including accelerator and startup studio funds, that invest in high-growth startups.” — svc.com.sa
• “We invest in venture debt funds and private debt funds that provide debt to high-growth startups and SMEs with growth potential.” — svc.com.sa
• “SVC may contribute up to 65% of the total fund size.” — svc.com.sa
• “Minimum Ticket Size SAR 1,000,000 ($267K)” — svc.com.sa
• “SVC’s contribution capped at 30% of each round.” — svc.com.sa

Who can apply

• “Saudi based companies and companies expanding to Saudi Arabia.” — svc.com.sa
• “The aggregate contribution of Saudi government affiliated entities is capped at 65% of the total fund size (including SVC’s commitment).” — svc.com.sa

Stages

Pre-seed, Seed, Growth

How to apply

Apply or read the rules on the official site.

About this listing

TrustList compiled this listing from Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC)'s official pages in September 2026. The quotes above are its own words. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility rules change, so check the official site before you rely on them.