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"The SIDF Investment Company (SIC) announced today its first international private equity fund investment through a landmark strategic partnership with Investindustrial, one of Europe's leading investment groups. With €17 billion of raised fund capital and operating globally through 8 offices, Investindustrial invests in mid-market companies to accelerate sustainable value creation and support international expansion. This commitment represents a pivotal expansion of SIC's investment efforts to attract global institutional capital and industrial capabilities into the Kingdom while partnering with global industrial investors. Moreover, the agreement aligns directly with Saudi Arabia's National Industrial Strategy and Vision 2030 goals of positioning the Kingdom as a competitive global manufacturing and supply chain hub. This partnership is expected to unlock new industrial investments in Saudi Arabia by facilitating the localisation of advanced manufacturing and enabling Saudi SMEs to integrate into Investindustrial's global value chains. The targeted sectors for this collaboration include machinery and equipment, automation, medical devices, and sustainable consumer products, with a focus on enhancing local value creation and driving innovation in the Kingdom's industrial landscape.

 

The signing ceremony was attended by His Highness, Vice Chairman of SIC, Prince Sultan bin Khaled as well as His Excellency, the Ambassador of Italy to Saudi Arabia, Mr. Carlo Baldocci, reflecting the high-level support behind this strategic partnership.

 

“This agreement represents a new chapter for SIC,"" said Fahad Al-Naeem, CEO of SIC. “By partnering with Investindustrial, we're bridging global reach, operational depth, and industry specialisation into our ecosystem, positioning Saudi Arabia as the platform for regional and international manufacturing growth. SIC will utilise its local market expertise to pave the way for global manufacturers to establish a footprint in Saudi Arabia and connect with international supply chains, benefiting from the Kingdom's competitive position"". 

 

Andrea C. Bonomi, Chairman of Investindustrial, stated “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has emerged as a key strategic growth region for Investindustrial's portfolio companies. Many of our investments align closely with the goals of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, fostering strong and natural synergies for long-term value creation. This partnership with SIC marks an important milestone in supporting the Kingdom's economic diversification and industrial development. We are excited for this partnership and look forward to working hand-in-hand with SIC to drive the sustainable growth of Saudi Arabia's industrial sector"".

 

<ABOUT SIC> The SIDF Investment Company (SIC) was established to accelerate the development of Saudi Arabia's industrial sector by facilitating strategic private sector participation and delivering innovative investment solutions. SIC focuses on key national sectors including industry, mining, energy, and logistics, with the aim of building an integrated and sustainable industrial ecosystem.

 

<ABOUT InvestIndustrial > Investindustrial is a leading European group of independently managed investment, holding, and advisory companies with €17 billion of raised fund capital. With ESG principles deeply embedded into the firm's core approach, Investindustrial has a 35-year history of providing mid-market companies with capital, industrial expertise, operational focus, and global platforms to accelerate sustainable value creation and international expansion. Headquartered in Europe, Investindustrial operates through eight global offices in London, Madrid, Paris, Lugano, Luxembourg, New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi.

 

The deal reinforces SIC's mandate to serve as the Kingdom's gateway into institutional-grade and sophisticated industrial investment, advancing its mission to build a diversified, global and resilient industrial base.