# Saudi Aramco acquires 49% of AI startup Humain

_Published Monday, November 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM EST · AI, Capital · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Saudi Aramco acquired a 49% stake in AI startup Humain, GamesBeat reported. Its contribution includes approximately $2.6B in cash in 2026, along with AI, compute and digital assets.

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund retains a 51% stake, keeping majority ownership of the startup.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261101/p17#a261101p17)

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Published: 2026-11-02T23:02:35.550Z
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