Sovereign Funds Hit $15 Trillion, Boost Tech Investments

• Global sovereign wealth funds reached a record $15 trillion in assets under management in 2025, driven by buoyant markets and tech investments.
• These funds poured $66 billion into AI and digitalization in 2025, with Middle Eastern funds like Mubadala Investment Co. ($12.9B) leading the charge.
• Middle East funds accounted for 43% ($126 billion) of all global state-owned investments, marking a historical maximum.
• Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) was the largest dealmaker at $36.2 billion, largely due to the Electronic Arts Inc. acquisition.
• The US was the top investment destination, attracting $131.8 billion in 2025, while investments into China fell to $4.3 billion.

Why It Matters: Sovereign funds' assets surged to $15T, with a significant push into tech and the US as a prime investment hub.