Aramco Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco). It invests globally in early- and growth-stage companies developing technologies for the energy, chemicals, and industrial sectors. The firm supports innovations that can improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across upstream and downstream operations, including refining, petrochemicals, and advanced materials.
Investment focus areas include process intensification and catalysis, advanced polymers and composites, circular economy and recycling technologies, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), hydrogen and ammonia, low‑carbon fuels, water and emissions management, and industrial digitalization (AI, analytics, automation, robotics, and IoT). Aramco Ventures manages dedicated funds, including a sustainability-focused vehicle, and maintains a global footprint across major innovation hubs. Its portfolio spans North America, Europe, and Asia, with an emphasis on technologies that can lower cost and carbon intensity in chemicals and related value chains.