Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: Saudi Arabia’s healthcare investment ecosystem is gaining significant momentum with over SAR 12 billion committed in venture capital (VC) and investment funds.

According to a recent statement by the Ministry of Health, Hillhouse Investment announced plans to invest SAR 5.5 billion to localize pharmaceutical industries and drive innovation in the Kingdom.

Al Fozan Holding pledged investments worth SAR 2.5 billion to advance next-generation clinical infrastructure. Meanwhile, Baraya Extended Care, backed by TMV Capital, committed investments of SAR 1.5 billion to expand its network of rehabilitation hospitals and long-term care facilities.

Additionally, Esnad Financial Company and SEHA Capital launched a SAR 1 billion Sukuk program dedicated to the health and biotechnology sectors. GKSD Investment Holding also committed SAR 1 billion to transform patient care across the Kingdom.

Sanabil Investment and Redesign Health unveiled their plans to invest millions of dollars to establish up to 20 health startups.

Moreover, GOLDTRACK Ventures and IB Ventures launched SAR 1 billion VC funds to advance the biotechnology sector in Saudi Arabia.

These VC and investment funds were announced during the Global Health Exhibition 2025, which takes place in Riyadh from 27 to 30 October. The event brings together global leaders across public and private sectors to drive conversations and action around the future of care.