
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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Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture Launches the “Namaa” Endowment Fund and Appoints SNB Capital as Fund Manager
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has launched the “Namaa” Endowment Fund, an investment fund offered through a public offering and compliant with Sharia standards, with its units endowed to support nonprofit entities operating across the Kingdom’s environment, water, and agriculture ecosystem.
SNB Capital has been appointed as the fund manager, in a step that reinforces its pivotal role in developing the endowment sector by contributing to its transformation into a sustainable investment model.
The launch of the “Namaa” Endowment Fund aligns with the objectives of Vision 2030, as it aims to increase the contribution of the nonprofit sector to GDP and support the sustainability of the environment, water, and agriculture ecosystem. It also aims to channel capital toward environmental and developmental projects with measurable impact by preserving the endowment’s capital and reinvesting its returns.
This initiative reflects SNB Capital’s commitment to advancing the endowment sector through modern financial management tools that improve efficiency, reinforce economic impact, and deliver sustainable value in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

SNB Capital and Investcorp Announce Strategic Partnership
SNB Capital announces a strategic partnership with Investcorp Saudi Arabia Financial Investments Company (Investcorp), focused on cooperation across asset management, investment banking, and wealth management.
The partnership brings together SNB Capital’s strong investment banking expertise and capabilities in fund structuring and development with Investcorp’s global investment platform and deep experience across alternative asset classes.
The aim of the collaboration is to originate and capitalize on investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia and internationally, spanning private equity, real assets, and credit.
SNB Capital’s partnership with Investcorp allows the group to access compelling opportunities in priority sectors, support capital formation, and contribute meaningfully to the Kingdom’s ongoing economic transformation.
As Saudi Arabia’s growth accelerates, sectors such as technology, logistics, healthcare, and infrastructure are experiencing rapid expansion, creating compelling opportunities for strategic capital deployment that support long-term economic diversification, resilience, and global competitiveness.
Leveraging deep local market expertise, strong regulatory engagement, and a proven track record of structuring and executing landmark transactions, SNB Capital supports the advancement of Saudi Arabia’s capital markets, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives.