Aramco Ventures Brings $7B Capital Pool to Paris for Deeptech
Expands to France to scale investments in AI and quantum computing, building on bets in Pasqal and Prophesee.
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
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