Investors With $14.3 Trillion in Assets Expected at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh

More than 1,000 investors representing over $14.3 trillion in combined assets under management are expected to gather in Riyadh for LEAP 2026, as Saudi Arabia seeks to strengthen its position as a global hub for technology investment, venture capital and emerging innovation.

The fifth edition of LEAP will take place from August 31 through September 3, bringing together investors from more than 900 firms alongside founders, technology companies and other industry participants. The event follows LEAP 2025, which generated $14.9 billion in announced investments.

Organizers are positioning this year’s conference as more than a technology showcase, with a greater emphasis on connecting investment capital directly with companies seeking to expand. Capital strategy will play a central role in the program. In addition to the Investor Stage, LEAP will offer pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings between startups and investors.

A broader matchmaking program will connect fund managers, capital providers, exhibitors and VIP participants. The LEAP app will also use AI-powered matchmaking to help attendees identify investors, founders and companies relevant to their business objectives.

For U.S. investors and technology companies looking toward international growth markets, the conference provides access to Saudi Arabia’s expanding technology ecosystem as well as investors and companies from other global markets. The investor roster includes prominent Saudi and international financial institutions and venture capital firms.

Confirmed participants include the Public Investment Fund, General Atlantic, HUMAIN, Aramco Ventures, Merak Capital, Impact46, 500 Global, Sanabil Investments, Raed Ventures, J.P. Morgan, STV, Gobi Partners, Morgan Stanley and MSA Capital, among others.

For a developer: LEAP 2026 represents a significant opportunity for developers and investors in Saudi Arabia to engage with global technology leaders and investors. The event's focus on connecting capital with innovation and its AI-powered matchmaking tools can facilitate strategic partnerships and investments that drive growth in the region's technology sector.

Key figures: $14.3 trillion in assets, $14.9 billion in investments announced at LEAP 2025.