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The Olayan conglomerate came into being in 1947 when its founder, Suliman Saleh Olayan, established its progenitor company, a company that endures to date under the Olayan Financing Company (OFC), a leading multinational enterprise with a diversified portfolio of over 32 companies, and global investments which extend across Saudi Arabia, the wider Middle East, and North Africa, Turkey, and India. A long-term strategic investor, OFC’s investments extend to public equities, private equities, strategicmpartnerships, and real estate assets as well as the portfolio of one of its main investments, Olayan Saudi Holding Company, which operates across five sectors powered by its many long-standing partnerships that have endured for several decades. OFC’s multicultural workforce comprises more than 14,500 qualified professionals, representing over 60 nationalities. In line with its commitment to creating a long-term positive impact on society, OFC’s philanthropy arm, the Suliman S. Olayan Foundation (SSOF), supports a broad range of education, healthcare, and community outreach initiatives. As a Saudi company, OFC actively contributes to Vision 2030’s economic diversification, local content, talent development, and circular economy goals.

HQ
UAE
Type
Private Equity
Stage
All Stages
Founded Date
1947-01-01

Olayan Financing Company's Portfolio in Africa

Olayan Financing Company has made over 1 notable investments in African startups. Their most recent investment was in Breadfast, announced on February 16th, 2026.
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Olayan Financing Company's Investment activity in Africa

With over $50M invested in African startups, their latest investment was a Series C round in Breadfast, announced on February 16th, 2026, closing at $50M.

Here are some of their investments in Africa:

RoundStartupLocationDateAmount Raised
Series C
Breadfast
EgyptFeb 16, 2026$ 50,000,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000

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Olayan Financing Company's Investment Distribution in Africa.

Olayan Financing Company's currently has Startuup investments spread across the following location(s)

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