The Public Investment Fund (PIF) is Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and an investor across gaming, esports, technology, sports and entertainment.
Organizations
Public Investment Fund
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is a sovereign wealth fund with major investments across gaming, esports, technology and entertainment.
Updated Sep 10, 2026Official website
Commercial snapshot
Type
Sovereign wealth fund
Market
Saudi Arabia
Gaming holdings
Electronic Arts; Savvy Games Group portfolio
Esports exposure
ESL FACEIT Group and related tournament properties
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