Charter Life Sciences

Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) is a Riyadh, Saudi Arabia–based investment firm established in 2018 as a subsidiary of the SME Bank under the National Development Fund. It aims to develop the private capital ecosystem in Saudi Arabia by investing in private capital funds and co-investing in startups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) across pre-seed to pre-IPO stages. SVC allocates capital through fund investments (including venture capital, private equity, venture debt and private debt) and direct co-investment programs. Its strategy balances economic impact with financial returns while supporting the growth of early-stage companies and the broader investment landscape. The firm engages with regional and international partners to expand financing solutions and strengthen market infrastructure in the Middle East.