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Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Al Saud

Founded 1980 Website
Cheque Size$1M to $1,000M
Stages11
Industries15
Markets20
Stated Portfolio20
Operating Since1980 (46y)

About Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Al Saud

Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Al Saud is a renowned Saudi Arabian businessman and investor, best known as the founder and chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), a diversified global investment firm established in 1980. KHC's portfolio spans various sectors, including hospitality, real estate, financial services, aviation, technology, and digital platforms, reflecting Prince Alwaleed's strategic vision and long-term investment approach. Under Prince Alwaleed's leadership, KHC has made significant investments in high-profile companies such as Citigroup, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, and the Savoy Hotel in London. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes diversification, active engagement, and a patient-capital approach, aiming to create sustainable value and attractive returns over the long term. Beyond his business endeavors, Prince Alwaleed is also recognized for his philanthropic efforts through Alwaleed Philanthropies, which focuses on humanitarian projects worldwide. His contributions have been acknowledged by various publications, including The New York Times and Time magazine, which have referred to him as the 'Arabian Warren Buffett.' As of February 13, 2026, Forbes estimated Prince Alwaleed's net worth at $19.8 billion, ranking him among the world's wealthiest individuals.

Geographical Focus

African markets1

Other stated markets19

United StatesUnited KingdomJapanChinaIndiaFranceUnited Arab EmiratesIndonesiaSouth KoreaSaudi ArabiaQatarKuwaitOmanLebanonBahrainTurkeyPakistanJordanMalaysia

Requirements

Diversified portfolio across multiple sectors, Long-term investment horizon, Active engagement with portfolio companies, Focus on sustainable value creation, Global investment approach

Stated Portfolio20

Citigroup
AccorHotels
Savoy Hotel London
Kingdom Centre
Kingdom Tower
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Rotana Media Group
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Kingdom Hotel Investments
Kingdom Holding Company
Kingdom Real Estate Development
Kingdom Agricultural Development Company
Kingdom Investment Company
Kingdom Communications
Kingdom Trading Company
Kingdom Industrial Company
Kingdom Construction Company
Kingdom Technology Company
Kingdom Energy Company
Kingdom Healthcare Company

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