A delegation from the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority “Monsha’at” concluded its five-day tour in Silicon Valley, California, as part of the authority’s initiative to support potential unicorn companies and enable. The delegation included six Saudi Fast-Growing companies operating across diverse sectors. The tour was organized under the authority’s initiative aimed at supporting potential unicorn companies and enabling their international expansion.

The tour featured a series of visits, panel discussions, and workshops with major global companies, including Google, Microsoft, Airbnb, Salesforce, and Plaid.

The program covered a wide range of sectors and topics, including venture capital, banking and investment services, financial services, asset management, technology, cloud computing, enterprise software, financial technology (FinTech), innovation ecosystems, business accelerators, higher education and scientific research, legal services, technical consulting, travel, and the sharing economy.

Through organizing such tours, Monsha’at aims to strengthen growth opportunities for SMEs and enable them to connect with and benefit from leading global companies, venture capital investors, experts, and consultants worldwide. These efforts contribute to supporting Saudi innovators and entrepreneurs and align with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to empower startups and build a diversified and sustainable economy.