SEDCO Capital

About SEDCO Capital

SEDCO Capital is a Shariah-compliant, ESG led asset management and investment advisory firm that provides clients with investment solutions through a dynamic asset allocation process across diversified asset classes that deliver strong risk-adjusted returns. The firm is headquartered in Jeddah with offices in Riyadh and Luxembourg maintaining a global perspective and reach. SEDCO Capital currently oversees more than USD 5.9 billion in total assets under management (AUM).

The Saudi Economic and Development Company (SEDCO) was founded in 1976, and SEDCO Capital was established as a stand-alone entity on 29 March 2009 as the natural progression from a single-family office into a regulated entity. Regulated by the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia (CMA), SEDCO Capital obtained its license in 2009. In 2014 SEDCO Capital became the first Saudi and Shariah-compliant asset manager to sign the United Nations' Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI). SEDCO Capital is one of only a few firms globally offering a full range of sophisticated services in asset management including asset allocation, real estate, private equity, public equity, liquidity instruments, agriculture, timber, and commodities that conform to Shariah.

As of April 2026, SEDCO Capital has approximately 141 employees across 4 continents. SEDCO Capital is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and has offices in London, Luxembourg, Riyadh and Dubai.

Recent Leadership News

SEDCO Capital announced the appointment of Abdulwahhab Abed as Chief Executive Officer, following a successful tenure as Acting CEO during which he demonstrated strong leadership and a proven ability to deliver exceptional results. Under his leadership, the number of newly launched investment funds surged by 350%, assets under management grew by 50%, and net profit increased by 72%. Additionally, the company introduced 24 new investment funds and products, including 15 real estate investment funds.