Aramco Americas Company

The mission of our strategic venturing program – our sustainability and digital/industrial funds – is ‘to invest globally into start-up and high growth companies with technologies of strategic importance to Aramco, to accelerate their development and deployment in Aramco’s operations’. Our Prosperity7 program seeks to invest in highly scalable ventures, led by world-class management teams, with disruptive technologies and business models, outside of the energy sector. We aim to be a value-adding strategic investor. With an in-house business development team, we actively support portfolio companies in doing business with Aramco and accessing the Saudi Arabian and regional MENA market, including facilitating technical collaboration, piloting, business development, and accessing technical and operational expertise. We leverage Aramco’s extensive network of business partners, influencers, and access to capital. Our team of highly experienced investment professionals provides portfolio companies with guidance, support, and access to a global network. We lead the majority of our investments, and in most instances seek board positions or observer rights. We are professional and collaborative in our approach, working with founders, management teams, and co-investors to add value to our portfolio, seek win-win outcomes, and develop long-term relationships. We invest across the capital stack, from the early stage to the growth stage. We also selectively make smaller seed investments in promising early-stage companies and partner with 3rd party fund managers and other corporates in sectors and geographies of interest.

Our mission is ‘to invest globally into start-up and high growth companies with technologies of strategic importance to Aramco, to accelerate their development and their deployment in the company. Our focus areas include:Digital & IR4.0 technologies applicable to Aramco’s global operations. Sustainability technologies, in particular: carbon capture, utilization & storage; methane emissions reduction; renewables & grid energy storage; industrial energy efficiency; transportation efficiency; greenhouse gas footprint tracing & certification; nature-based greenhouse gas mitigation solutions; hydrogen; synthetic renewable fuels; water and air quality. Upstream oil & gas technologies. Downstream oil & gas / petrochemicals technologies. Non-metallic materials and new applications for hydrocarbons. Investments typically range from $2-20M and we are flexible in stage of development, from early to expansion stage ventures. We seek companies led by world-class management teams, with differentiated technologies that can add value to Aramco’s operations. We aim to be a value-adding strategic investor. We actively support portfolio companies in doing business with Saudi Aramco and in accessing the Saudi Arabian and regional MENA market, including facilitating piloting, business development, localization, and accessing of technical and operational expertise. Our team of highly experienced investment professionals provides portfolio companies with guidance and support, and access to a global network. We lead the majority of our investments, and in most instances seek board positions or observer rights. Besides SAEV, Saudi Aramco operators several venturing programs with different objectives: Prosperity7, our diversified growth investment program, investing in highly scalable transformative or disruptive ventures outside of the energy industry. We participate in OGCI Climate Investments, a joint venture of 11 major oil & gas companies representing 40% of global hydrocarbon production, investing in climate related technologies & solutions relevant to the oil & gas industry. Saudi Aramco also engages with SABIC Ventures, the corporate ventures arm of SABIC, that is focused on new materials and applications, sustainable use of chemicals and plastics, process & resource efficiency and specialty Agri-nutrients. Wa’ed Ventures, investing in regional ventures with a significant focus on the Saudi Arabian market, supporting economic development, job creation, and development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the MENA region.

Manulife Financial Corporation is a Toronto-headquartered financial services institution founded in 1887, operating across Asia, Canada, and the United States. The company delivers life and health insurance, wealth management, investment management, retirement planning, group benefits, and retail banking services through subsidiaries including John Hancock in the United States and Manulife Bank. With more than 135 years of operation, Manulife serves millions of individual, family, and institutional clients across its three core geographic markets. The company's business model spans the full spectrum of financial services distribution, from individual insurance policies and retirement accounts to employer-sponsored group benefits and investment management mandates. Product lines include traditional life and health insurance, workplace benefits administration, retirement planning services, discretionary investment management, and commercial and retail banking solutions. This diversified revenue base allows Manulife to maintain positions across multiple customer segments and risk profiles within the financial services value chain. Manulife's technology infrastructure incorporates Salesforce for customer relationship management, Power BI and Tableau for business intelligence and analytics, and Excel for financial modeling and analysis. The company positions digital innovation as a core operational priority alongside its traditional financial strength, though specific digital product offerings or platform investments are not publicly detailed. Roy Gori serves as Chief Executive Officer.

Banpu Public Company Limited is an international versatile energy provider with nearly 40 years of experience operating across 10 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Driven by a commitment to "Greener & Smarter" energy solutions, Banpu has established itself as a leading energy company delivering sustainable power to communities and industries. The company manages three core business segments: Energy Resources (coal and gas including marketing, trading, logistics and transmission), Energy Generation (base-load and renewable power plants), and Energy Technology (solar energy solutions, energy storage systems, and energy technology systems). This diversified portfolio enables Banpu to provide comprehensive energy solutions while adapting to evolving market demands and environmental responsibilities. Banpu's strategic growth trajectory demonstrates impressive scale and market traction. The company currently operates 657MW of renewable energy capacity and has set an ambitious target to expand to 1,600MW by 2025, reflecting its commitment to decarbonization. With operations spanning Thailand, Indonesia, China, Australia, and other Asia-Pacific markets, Banpu employs thousands of highly skilled professionals who embody the corporate culture known as "Banpu Heart" - built on the pillars of Passion, Innovation, and Commitment. The company's adherence to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles has supported continuous growth and energy sustainability, delivering value to shareholders while contributing to the communities and environments where it operates.

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