Sanabil Investments is a Saudi joint stock company fully owned by the Public Investment Fund, operating independently according to a specialized investment strategy with moderate risk and high returns. Its capital amounts to USD8 billion, with its headquarters located in the capital, Riyadh.
Establishment of Sanabil Investments
The Saudi Arabian Investment Company "Sanabil" was established by a decision of the Council of Ministers in 2008, to invest in capital assets, real rights, stocks, bonds, securities trading, foreign currencies, commodities, metals, and managing investment portfolios on behalf of others
The company held a board of directors meeting in November 2009, approved its action plan in April 2010, and began investing in managing diverse assets in September 2011. In November 2012, it commenced subscriptions to a private equity fund and launched a training program for investment analysts in June of the same year. Direct investment by the company began in January 2013, while participatory investment started in October 2014. In March 2015, the second phase of the company's business evolution began with the adoption of a comprehensive strategy for asset allocation and investment policy. In May of the same year, the implementation of the tangible asset strategy commenced. In December 2015, the board of directors approved the strategy for direct international investments. In October 2019, a new mandate was adopted to focus on venture capital.
Investment Policy of Sanabil Investments
The company's investment policy is determined based on selecting the appropriate timing to achieve long-term returns. It leverages internal resources and direct investment management while seeking to build partnerships with external investment managers. This is done through risk management and governance standards, relying on a consistent strategy for asset allocation. Bold capital constitutes 50 percent, private equity funds 30 percent, high liquidity portfolios 20 percent, and cash 0 percent.
Sanabil Investments relies on a multi-national team with practical investment expertise. Its services encompass a range of asset classes and geographic regions, supported by a team of experts specializing in law, information technology, operations, administration, human resources, finance, and accounting.
The company follows a strategy of capital allocation across sectors and around the world, designed to support partners during their foundational growth stages. It offers them investment advice, providing the necessary support to achieve success in Gulf Cooperation Council countries. It also facilitates global investment procedures and exit deals for our regional partners.
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