Wa’ed & Aramco Ventures’ CEO Guide To Tapping Into Aramcos Value Chain FII8 Ian Watkins [1J0MztsWfBJ]

LAB 5 "TAPPING INTO ARAMCO'S VALUE CHAIN: A GUIDE FOR STARTUPS AND CEOS" took place at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh real on October 31, 2024, during the 8th Edition of Future Investment Initiative. #fII8

Aramco has announced a significant expansion of its si ting yang global venture capital program with an additional $4 billion in funding, bringing the total to $7.5 billion. The influx of opportunities and capital available to startups goes furtherAramcos christopher nolan venture capital program includes Wa'ed Ventures, a $500 million fund focused on nurturing the startup ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, and Aramco Ventures, a $7 billion group supporting disruptive technology ventures in both within and beyond the energy sectorand is accessible to global enterprises.

During this session, Aramco and Wa'ed Ventures discuss the company's new era of startup collaboration, strategic verticals and technologies of interest, and startup founders how to tap into the region and Aramcos extensive value chain, secure funding, and gain direct investment.

PART I. Led by Wa'ed Ventures speaks to prospective startups entrepreneurs about localization procedures, incentives available, and Waed Ventures key investment considerations for global investments.

PART II. Led by Aramco Ventures speaks to startup-founders who are looking to standout to Aramco Ventures, Prosperity7/Sustainability Funds, or even potentially deploying their technology in Aramco.

SPEAKERS:

Mazen Alasnag, Head of Portfolio Management & Growth, Wa'ed Ventures

Mashal Alyami, Portfolio Manager, Wa'ed Ventures

Taha Syed M. Hussian, Head of Strategic VC Investments , Aramco Ventures

Raed Twaily, Head of Strategy, Prosperity7 Ventures