Home GCC Qatar Qatar Investment Authority to be anchor investor in Ardian Semiconductor With its strategic investment in Ardian Semiconductor, QIA continues to advance its position as a leader in tech investment by Gulf Business May 15, 2024 Image: Getty Images Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has unveiled plans to anchor an investment commitment in Ardian Semiconductor. This strategic move reflects QIA’s position as a leading financial partner in key technology sub-sectors, particularly semiconductor and semiconductor supply chain. The investment commitment represents a collaboration between QIA and Ardian Semiconductor, a world-leading private investment house with a thematic fund aimed at enhancing the semiconductor industry in France and Europe. Investment in Ardian Semiconductor aimed at supporting tech innovation By anchoring this investment, QIA aims to bolster advancements in semiconductor technology while fostering global adoption and commercialisation of semiconductor-related innovations. The investment aligns with QIA’s broader strategy of driving digital and green transformations across key sectors such as artificial intelligence, mobility and consumer technology. Read: UAE’s ADQ, QIA launch $180m tech-focused fund The sovereign wealth fund’s investment focus on the semiconductor and semiconductor supply chain extends across all regions. Recent investments in this value chain include Kokusai Electric Corporation, a leading semiconductor manufacturing company renowned for its world-class technology. In June 2023, QIA announced a minority stake acquisition in Kokusai Electric Corporation, further solidifying its presence in the semiconductor sector. With its strategic investment in Ardian Semiconductor, QIA continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the semiconductor industry while advancing its position as a global leader in technology investment.
