Saudi Arabia emerged as the top-funded startup market in the MENA region during the first half of 2025, securing US$1.34 billion in investments—a remarkable 342% increase compared to H1 2024, according to a report by Wamda and Digital Digest.
The Kingdom captured 64% of the region’s total startup funding, with fintech companies spearheading this surge. Fintech startups raised US$969 million through 20 deals, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s status as the MENA region’s premier destination for startup investment.
