Public Investment Fund

Low Global Public Record

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Sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia

Data Confidence: 72% · Sources: 1 · Last Updated: Sep 18, 2026

Assets Under Control ▲: $900.0B
Reach ▲: 100.0M people
Power ▲: Commands an estimated $900 billion in total assets as Saudi Arabia's primary sovereign wealth vehicle, directing more than 60% of its investment deployment domestically.
Influence ▲: Shapes global sports and entertainment markets through high-profile investments in assets such as Premier League club Newcastle United and gaming publisher Electronic Arts.
Network ▲: Maintains direct organizational ties to top Saudi leadership via Chairman Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and close investment relationships with major Saudi business families.
Legacy ▲: Created in 1971 by King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud via Royal Decree M/24, operating for over five decades as the central state investment mechanism.
Trajectory ▬: Stable — first assessment on record.

About

The Public Investment Fund is Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, established in 1971 by Royal Decree under King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Managing approximately $900 billion in total assets, the fund is chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and invests heavily in domestic Saudi conglomerates and business family enterprises. Internationally, it holds prominent positions in entities such as Newcastle United and Electronic Arts, attracting global attention regarding its governance and state ties.