沙特阿美加速AI产业布局，向韩国芯片制造商Rebellions投资1500万美元
沙特阿拉伯正加快人工智能（AI）产业的发展步伐，作为这一战略的一部分，沙特国家石油巨头沙特阿美公司旗下的风险投资部门Wa’ed Ventures，最近宣布向韩国芯片制造商Rebellions投资1500万美元。这一投资旨在助力沙特在全球技术和创新竞争中取得优势，同时也标志着沙特阿美对芯片行业和人工智能领域的深度参与。
Wa’ed Ventures，作为沙特的一个投资平台，此次对Rebellions的投资是其在芯片行业内的最新动作，也是其在韩国市场的首次投资。在短短一周内，Wa’ed Ventures还参与了美国加州一家人工智能平台aiXplain的650万美元融资。这一系列投资体现了沙特阿美对人工智能产业链的全面布局，以及其在全球科技竞赛中的承诺。
Rebellions公司正在与韩国科技巨头三星电子合作，开发专为生成式AI市场设计的芯片。此外，Rebellions还计划通过与SK电信旗下Sapeon Korea Inc.的合并，进一步增强其在神经处理单元（NPU）领域的竞争力，旨在在未来两到三年内在全球AI半导体市场中占据一席之地。
通过这笔资金，Rebellions计划在沙特建立新的子公司，开展业务，这不仅有助于沙特吸引全球科技初创企业，也体现了沙特作为中东地区创业活动温床的地位。数据显示，沙特在2024年上半年的风险资本融资额达到了4.12亿美元，成为中东和北非地区风险投资活动最活跃的国家，全球排名仅次于新加坡。
沙特主权基金——公共投资基金（PIF）也一直积极向科技公司和初创企业提供资金支持，旨在推动经济多元化，增加就业机会，同时鼓励年轻企业家创办企业。Wa’ed Ventures作为沙特阿美推动经济转型的一部分，正加速进行国际投资布局，旨在利用全球资源为沙特阿美带来利益。
此番投资不仅体现了沙特阿美对科技创新的重视，也展示了其在全球市场上的战略视野和行动力。沙特阿美通过Wa’ed Ventures的这一举措，不仅加强了与韩国科技企业的合作，也进一步推动了沙特人工智能产业的发展，有望在未来几年内在全球技术舞台上发挥重要作用。
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News Title: Saudi Aramco Invests $15 Million to Boost Korean AI Chip Development
Keywords: Saudi Aramco, AI Investment, Korean Chip Manufacturer
News Content: Saudi Aramco, the Saudi national oil giant, accelerates AI industry presence through a $15 million investment in Korean chipmaker Rebellions.
As part of its strategy to advance the AI sector, Saudi Aramco’s venture capital arm, Wa’ed Ventures, recently announced an investment of $15 million in Korean chip manufacturer Rebellions. This investment aims to empower Saudi Arabia in the global race for technological and innovation supremacy, also marking Saudi Aramco’s deep involvement in the semiconductor and AI industries.
Wa’ed Ventures, a Saudi investment platform, is now making its debut in the Korean market through this investment in Rebellions, its latest move in the semiconductor industry. In a matter of a week, Wa’ed Ventures also participated in a $6.5 million funding round for the AI platform aiXplain in California. These series of investments showcase Saudi Aramco’s comprehensive approach to the AI value chain and its commitment to global tech competition.
Rebellions is working with South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics to develop AI chips tailored for the generative AI market. Additionally, Rebellions plans to strengthen its position in the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) sector by merging with Sapeon Korea Inc., a subsidiary of SK Telecom. The company aims to secure a spot in the global AI semiconductor market within the next two to three years.
With this funding, Rebellions intends to establish a new subsidiary in Saudi Arabia, which not only aids in attracting global tech startups to the kingdom but also underscores Saudi Arabia’s position as a hub for entrepreneurial activities in the Middle East. Data shows that Saudi Arabia reached a risk capital financing total of $412 million in the first half of 2024, ranking as the most active country in the Middle East and North Africa region for venture capital activities, second only to Singapore globally.
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has been actively providing funding to tech companies and startups, aiming to drive economic diversification, create job opportunities, and encourage young entrepreneurs. Wa’ed Ventures, as part of Saudi Aramco’s efforts to transform the economy, is speeding up its international investment strategy to leverage global resources for the benefit of Saudi Aramco.
This investment not only reflects Saudi Aramco’s emphasis on technological innovation but also demonstrates its strategic vision and action in the global market. Through Wa’ed Ventures, Saudi Aramco not only strengthens its partnership with Korean tech firms but also accelerates the development of Saudi Arabia’s AI industry, positioning itself to play a significant role in the global tech stage in the coming years.
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