ZAWYA: International investors deployed SAR 20bln into the Kingdom's private markets in 2025 TradingView
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Foreign investment inflows into Saudi Arabia’s private markets reached SR20 billion in 2025, accounting for 60 percent of the total private investments in the Kingdom. According to a report from the Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC), the market has evolved into one of the most active in the Middle East and North Africa due to broad economic reforms and regulatory modernization. This influx of capital reflects a significant shift in international investor confidence, with the number of foreign firms participating in the market increasing more than fivefold since 2019.
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