Investindustrial Partners with Saudi SIC for Strategic Expansion in the Middle East

Deal News | Jun 17, 2025 | Finance Community IT - 3 Private Equity

Investindustrial Partners with Saudi SIC for Strategic Expansion in the Middle East

Investindustrial has signed a strategic agreement with Saudi Industrial Development Fund Investment Company (SIC), marking SIC's first international private equity investment. The partnership is designed to channel global institutional capital and industrial expertise into Saudi Arabia, aligning with the country's Vision 2030, aimed at becoming a global manufacturing and logistics hub. This collaboration will focus on advanced manufacturing, automation, and consumer products, among others, emphasizing local value addition and innovation. The agreement highlights SIC's role in leveraging its local market experience to support global manufacturers, while also enhancing Saudi Arabia's supply chain connections. For Investindustrial, the deal underscores its strategic focus on the Middle East, particularly following the opening of an office in Abu Dhabi earlier this year. Key figures include Fahad Al-Naeem, CEO of SIC, and Andrea C. Bonomi, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Investindustrial, both of whom emphasized the partnership's potential to catalyze sustainable industrial growth in Saudi Arabia.

Sectors

  • Private Equity
  • Manufacturing & Industrial
  • Automation & Machinery

Geography

  • Saudi Arabia – The primary focus of the partnership, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and industrial growth objectives.
  • Middle East – The broader regional focus of Investindustrial's expansion, reinforced by the opening of an office in Abu Dhabi.

Industry

  • Private Equity – The article discusses the involvement of Investindustrial, a private equity firm, in a strategic partnership to attract global investments.
  • Manufacturing & Industrial – The agreement focuses on stimulating industrial investments in Saudi Arabia, particularly in the manufacturing sector.
  • Automation & Machinery – The sectors involved in the partnership include automation, machinery, medical devices, and consumer products.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    InvestindustrialPrivate Equity FirmCompanyA European private equity firm expanding its presence in the Middle East through strategic partnerships.
    Saudi Industrial Development Fund Investment Company (SIC)Government-Controlled InvestorCompanyA Saudi government-controlled entity aiming to promote private sector development and industrial investment in the Kingdom.
    Fahad Al-NaeemCEOPersonCEO of SIC, leading the partnership with Investindustrial.
    Andrea C. BonomiChairman of the Advisory BoardPersonChairman of Investindustrial's Advisory Board, instrumental in facilitating the strategic partnership.