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SNB Capital and Aramco’s Wa’ed Ventures Sign a Strategic Partnership to enable Strategic Advisory and Investment Services

SNB Capital has signed a strategic partnership with Aramco’s venture capital fund Wa’ed Ventures; aiming to identify and collaborate on potential joint investment opportunities in the technology startup sector.

The partnership establishes a framework for strategic cooperation by combining SNB Capital’s market leading advisory expertise with Wa’ed Ventures’ investment capabilities, the partnership seeks to accelerate the growth of innovative startups, enable access to capital markets, and enhance investment flows.

Under the partnership, SNB Capital and Wa’ed Ventures will collaboratively identify potential investments that align with their shared strategic objectives, with SNB Capital acting as a financial advisor to Wa’ed Ventures and its subsidiaries across debt and equity capital markets, including mergers and acquisitions, debt structuring, and financing arrangements.

In addition, the partnership allows for the provision of specialized consultations and research, including legal, tax, and zakat advisory, to ensure the optimal structuring and execution of financial transactions.

Moreover, the partnership is set to accelerate the growth of innovative startups, unlock new streams of investment, and enable access to financing solutions to provide sustainable value to stakeholders as well as support the long-term growth for startups and entrepreneurs.

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