Doha: The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar), Ardian, a world-leading private investment house, and Silian Partners, a strategic and operational value creation firm specialized in the global semiconductor industry, have today announced a partnership to collaborate on AI and semiconductors. This initiative will contribute to drive digital innovation and to develop strategic technologies in Qatar.
According to Qatar News Agency, Invest Qatar, Ardian, and Silian Partners will work together to attract companies in the AI and semiconductor technology ecosystems to explore opportunities and establish operations in Qatar. In line with these efforts, Silian Partners will establish an office in Qatar to bring significant semiconductor industry capabilities to the country. As part of this partnership, Invest Qatar will facilitate connections between Ardian Semiconductor's portfolio companies and local stakeholders, as well as provide aftercare services for current investors.
The collaboration is poised to introduce initiatives to support the long-term growth of the technology sector in Qatar such as joint seminars, workshops, and conferences to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. Invest Qatar will also work closely with Ardian and Silian Partners to organize exploratory fact-finding trips for related companies to learn more about Qatar's welcoming and supportive business environment and to experience the country's high quality of life.
Announced during the Qatar Economic Forum 2025 in Doha, the MoU was signed by Sheikh Ali bin Alwaleed Al-Thani, CEO of Invest Qatar; Jan Philipp Schmitz, Executive Vice President of Ardian; and Paul Boudre, CEO, Co-Founder and Partner of Silian Partners.
Sheikh Ali bin Alwaleed Al-Thani, CEO of Invest Qatar, stated that this partnership with Ardian and Silian Partners exemplifies their commitment to attracting investment in enabling clusters such as IT and Digital in line with Qatar's Third National Development Strategy. By combining Qatar's digital infrastructure and investments in RDI with Ardian's private equity capabilities and Silian Partner's semiconductor industry experience, they aim to enhance Qatar's position as a hub for innovation and new technologies.
Jan Philipp Schmitz, Executive Vice President of Ardian, remarked that this collaboration marks a milestone in their shared commitment to fostering AI and semiconductor ecosystems in Qatar and the region. Ardian Semiconductor will serve as a catalyst for digital innovation and strategic technology development. They are eager to explore the new avenues this partnership will open and look forward to a prosperous future together.
Paul Boudre and Thomas Pebay-Peyroula of Silian Partners expressed excitement about locating their global strategy team in Qatar. Their team in Doha will conduct semiconductor industry research and analysis to support the investment strategy of the Ardian Semiconductor platform and portfolio companies. Having an on-the-ground presence will accelerate their vision to participate in the emergence of a local semiconductor ecosystem and strengthen their long-term partnership with Qatar.
Ardian is a leading private investment firm managing or advising assets totaling $177 billion on behalf of more than 1,850 clients globally. Silian Partners specializes in creating strategic value within the global semiconductor industry, with a strategic partnership with Ardian to launch the Ardian Semiconductor platform.