What We Do
Investment origination · Strategic partnerships · Cross-border execution
Three ways we create value
Partnerships & Government Relations
Strategic partnerships
Structuring partnerships and joint ventures between the SBI Group and leading regional institutions.
Government relations
Engaging ministries, regulators and national programs across the region.
Investment & Fund Building
Investment facilitation
Sourcing, structuring and supporting cross-border investments in both directions.
Fund building
Originating and structuring fund concepts, then executing them through BIM Capital, our joint venture.
Business Matching & Market Entry
Business matching
Connecting Japanese and global companies with strategic partners, investors, and business opportunities in the Middle East.
Market entry support
Supporting companies entering Saudi Arabia through market research, partner sourcing, business setup, and local coordination.
Selected track record
Direct investments in the region
A growing portfolio of direct investments in high-growth regional companies, with a strong pipeline of further opportunities.
First Saudi Arabia ETF listed in Tokyo
Led the launch of the first Saudi Arabia ETF on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, opening a new gateway for Japanese investment into the Saudi market.
Backing ACWA Power's Rabigh 3
Supported the project financing of ACWA Power's Rabigh 3, a flagship Saudi energy project.
Japan–Middle East market entry
Facilitated the entry of leading Japanese companies in edge-AI semiconductors, enterprise AI and gaming into the Saudi market — not limited by sector.
Next-generation finance expertise
The SBI Group is a global pioneer in digital finance. SBI Middle East brings this expertise to the region's fintech and digital-economy ambitions.
Stablecoins & Payments
First in Japan to launch USDC trading, in alliance with Circle — building the infrastructure for regulated digital payments.
Security Tokens & Tokenization
Founder of Osaka Digital Exchange and "START," Japan's first secondary market for security tokens.
Web3 & Digital Assets
An early and committed investor in blockchain, Web3 and digital-asset infrastructure through a dedicated ecosystem of group companies.
Aligned with Vision 2030
By channeling Japanese capital, technology and expertise into the Kingdom, SBI Middle East supports the diversification and private-sector growth at the heart of Saudi Vision 2030.
A Vibrant Society
A Thriving Economy
An Ambitious Nation
Partners & collaborations
From joint ventures to signed memoranda of understanding — a selection of the partners and institutions we work with across the region.
Government & public sector
Government & regulators
Ongoing engagement with ministries, regulators and national programs across the region.
Entrepreneurship Vision
MOU to support entrepreneurs in both Japan and Saudi Arabia, signed January 2025.
Gaming, digital & investment
Savvy Games Group
MOU for collaboration in the gaming sector with the group wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund, signed January 2025.
BIM Ventures
Our joint venture BIM Capital invests across private equity, venture capital, private credit and real estate.
Industrial, energy & technology
Alfanar Group
Memorandum of understanding for collaboration in the energy and infrastructure sector, signed January 2025.
ACWA Power
Supported the project financing of Rabigh 3, a flagship Saudi energy project.
Selected partner organizations. Full details available on request.
Let's build the bridge together
Whether you are a Japanese or Asian company entering the region, or a regional institution seeking global partners — our team in Riyadh is ready to talk.
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