Riyadh Valley Company—the investment arm of King Saud University—has announced its investment in the Global Brain Fund GB9, which is associated with the Japanese company Global Brain, one of the leading funds in the Japanese venture capital market.
Global Brain is distinguished by its ability to attract exceptional opportunities and extensive experience in the venture capital sector. It provides practical support to startups and entrepreneurs. Notably, Global Brain targets early-stage investments in startups across various technology sectors in Japan and globally. It also plays a crucial role in generating business and supporting innovation, serving as a startup hub.
In this context, Dr. Khaled Al-Saleh, CEO of Riyadh Valley Company, commented: “Investing in the Global Brain Fund GB9 falls within the scope of Riyadh Valley’s investment strategy and contributes to the development of the local knowledge economy through partnerships between educational and research institutions and the business and investment community. All indicators of the Japanese market show a generally positive outlook, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.1%.”
Riyadh Valley Company’s investment in the Global Brain Fund GB9 aims to invest in startups both locally and globally, building a balanced investment portfolio that supports the goals of King Saud University and achieves the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 in the field of the knowledge economy.