SALIC

Sovereign Wealth Fund Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia ·Founded 2009

Overview

SALIC is a Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund investing in the global agri-food value chain to enhance food security. Established in 2009, it is wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and focuses on strategic investments in agriculture and livestock sectors both domestically and internationally. The company's portfolio includes investments in grains, livestock, processing, and agri-tech, with assets under management exceeding $7 billion. SALIC's mission is to secure and stabilize the supply of essential food commodities, contributing to the Kingdom's food security strategy and supporting Saudi Vision 2030. The fund's investment strategy encompasses a diverse range of asset classes, including commodities, private equity, real estate, and venture capital. It targets various stages of investment, from growth and late-stage to pre-IPO and buyout opportunities. Geographically, SALIC's investments span multiple countries, including Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Canada, India, Australia, Brazil, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. The fund's industry focus is broad, covering sectors such as agriculture, livestock, agri-tech, food processing, logistics, infrastructure, technology, retail, healthcare, energy, telecommunications, financial services, consumer goods, education, and media. SALIC's investment philosophy emphasizes responsible practices and strategic partnerships to enhance stability, drive growth, and strengthen food security both nationally and globally. The fund actively manages a diversified portfolio, incorporating SALIC's commercial role through its local and international portfolio companies to create potential opportunities and new markets. Through these efforts, SALIC aims to make a meaningful impact on both local and global scales, ensuring access to essential foods for generations to come.

Investment Focus

  • Strategic alignment with food security objectives
  • Sustainable and responsible investment practices
  • Potential for long-term value creation
  • Diversification of supply sources
  • Integration into the global agri-food ecosystem
  • Enhancement of local capabilities and economic growth
  • Contribution to Saudi Vision 2030 goals
  • Support for innovation and technological advancement in the agri-food sector
  • Creation of job opportunities and capacity building
  • Strengthening of Saudi Arabia's global presence in the agri-food industry

Portfolio Companies

AlmaraiNadecNational Grain CompanyNaquaSABILSyngenta Crop Protection AGARASCOIntegrated Telecom Company

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Frequently asked questions about SALIC

What sectors does SALIC invest in?

SALIC invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Infrastructure, and is based in Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia. SALIC is listed as a sovereign wealth fund in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does SALIC invest at?

SALIC backs companies at Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO and Buyout, writing cheques of 100M - 5B.

Which regions does SALIC invest in?

SALIC invests across United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Singapore, India and Brazil.

What companies has SALIC invested in?

SALIC's portfolio includes Almarai, Nadec, National Grain Company, Naqua, SABIL, Syngenta Crop Protection AG, ARASCO and Integrated Telecom Company.

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