Anas Algathani

Anas Algahtani is the CEO of Wa’ed Ventures ,Saudi Aramco’s $500 million venture capital arm. With over 25 years of deep industry experience, he leads the firm’s investment strategy, portfolio growth, and ecosystem development initiatives, accelerating technology-driven startups and innovation across Saudi Arabia and beyond.Under his leadership, Wa’ed Ventures has rapidly expanded its investment activities across key strategic sectors, including artificial intelligence, deep technology, quantum computing, biotechnology, digital infrastructure, and industrial technologies. Anas oversees a robust portfolio of over 100 companies and has successfully led major investments in globally recognized innovators such as Pasqal, Rebellions, and Graphiant.Through these targeted investments, he actively champions the localization of advanced technologies and effectively connects leading global innovators with unique commercial opportunities in Saudi Arabia. His work aligns closely with Saudi Vision 2030, contributing directly to the Kingdom’s ultimate ambition to become a dominant global hub for breakthrough innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable, technology-driven growth.