Megan Harper
In November 2025, Aramco Ventures announced plans to open a new office in Paris in 2026. The move brings the firm’s $7 billion global capital pool closer to Europe’s deeptech ecosystem, with a strategic focus on artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and industrial digitization.
Led by Chairman Ahmad Al Khowaiter, the firm identified France as a strategic hub due to its robust government support for AI and quantum research. The Paris office will allow Aramco Ventures to deepen ties with key innovation clusters like Paris-Saclay University and Station F.
The firm has already backed several leading French deeptech companies. Its portfolio includes Pasqal, a global leader in neutral atoms quantum computing, and Prophesee, a pioneer in neuromorphic vision systems. This physical presence signals a long-term commitment to scaling technologies that align with Aramco’s energy diversification strategy.
The Paris office will join a network that oversees more than $7 billion in allocated capital across Dhahran headquarters and offices in North America and Asia.
Key Details
- Firm: Aramco Ventures
- Action: Paris Office Expansion (2026)
- Capital Pool: $7B+ (Allocated Capital)
- Focus Areas: Deeptech, Quantum Computing, Industrial AI
- Existing Investments in France: Pasqal, Prophesee
