Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund

Tamara is a prominent shopping and payments platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and serves the GCC region. Founded by Abdulmajeed Alsukhan and his partners, the company aims to transform the shopping, payment, and banking experience for consumers. With a workforce of over 350 employees, Tamara has established a significant presence, operating offices in the UAE, Egypt, Germany, and Vietnam. Since its inception in September 2020, Tamara has raised approximately $366 million in both equity and debt from notable investors, including Sanabil Investments and Goldman Sachs. The platform boasts around 6 million customers and partners with more than 15,000 merchants, featuring a mix of global and regional brands as well as local small and medium enterprises. Tamara empowers merchants by providing flexible payment options through its application programming interfaces, allowing clients to increase sales by offering installment payment plans.

Kingdom Holding Company, founded in 1979 and based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a prominent international investment firm led by HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. The company has established a diverse portfolio, investing in sectors such as aviation, banking, financial services, digital services, e-commerce, education, healthcare, hotel management, and petrochemicals. Kingdom Holding Company is recognized for its strategic focus on high-performance companies and leading brands, including notable entities like Apple, Citigroup, and Walt Disney. The firm adopts a long-term investment approach, aiming to extract value from undervalued or underperforming assets while leveraging Prince Alwaleed’s extensive experience and international network.

ACWA Power International is a prominent developer, investor, co-owner, and operator of power generation and desalination facilities. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company manages a diverse portfolio that includes thermal, solar photovoltaic, solar concentrated solar power, and wind energy projects. ACWA Power also provides operations and maintenance services for the power and water desalination sectors, primarily in Saudi Arabia and across various countries, including Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Morocco, South Africa, Turkey, Vietnam, Mozambique, and Egypt. The company operates as a subsidiary of ACWA Holding Company and maintains regional offices in several major cities, including Dubai, Istanbul, Cairo, Rabat, Johannesburg, Hanoi, and Beijing. Its business activities are governed by agreements with government entities and financing arrangements, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.