On Point by Argaam brings global investors inside Saudi Arabia’s transformation through unfiltered conversations with CEOs, founders, and policymakers driving the region’s future.
Inside Saudi Arabia's Growing Private Markets & the Future of Tech Investing | Ahmed El Hamawy
In this episode of On Point, we sit down with Ahmed El Hamawy, Founder and CEO of EquiTie, a London-based private markets investment firm managing approximately $120 million in assets.Drawing on his experience investing in companies including SpaceX and OpenAI, Ahmed shares how investors identify category-defining businesses, why some of the greatest wealth-creation opportunities are shifting towards private markets, and what separates a great company from a great investment.The conversation explores Saudi Arabia's rapidly evolving investment ecosystem, from its growing venture capital market and emerging exit opportunities to its competitive advantages in AI, energy and infrastructure. Ahmed also discusses what international investors need to see before committing more capital to the Kingdom, and how Saudi startups can position themselves to compete globally.They also examine the future of investing in an AI-driven world, the importance of human judgement, and why access, relationships and timing remain critical to investment success.
18 Oct 2026
Where Global Capital Meets Saudi Innovation | Luca Barbi
In this episode of On Point by Argaam with Luca Barbi, COO and General Partner at STV, about the rise of Saudi venture capital, what global investors are looking for, and where the biggest opportunities still remain.They discuss the shift from early-stage startups to larger growth companies, the Series B funding gap, Saudi startups going global, and why scale, profitability and clear exit opportunities matter to international investors.A sharp look at what’s driving Saudi Arabia’s next phase of tech and investment growth.
11 Oct 2026
Building Saudi Arabia’s Next Economic Engine | Wyatt Roy
In this episode of On Point, Wyatt Roy Former Australian Minister and Former Head of Innovation at NEOM, shares why he chose to stay in the Kingdom and build his next chapter in Saudi Arabia.
Drawing on his experience across government, innovation and the private sector, Wyatt explores how Saudi Arabia is moving from a resource-led economy towards a more diversified, innovation-driven model. He discusses the growing role of private capital, venture investment, entrepreneurship and giga projects, and why international investors are beginning to view the Kingdom not simply as a source of capital, but as a market in which to invest, build and scale.
The conversation also looks at what makes a truly business-friendly environment, how government and the private sector can work together to drive innovation, and why Saudi Arabia’s young population, long-term vision and rapidly developing ecosystem could shape its next phase of economic growth.
From NEOM to venture capital, this is a conversation about the people, capital and ideas driving Saudi Arabia’s next economic chapter and why Wyatt believes the transformation is still only at the beginning.
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