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Saudi Arabia Captures 56% of MENA Venture Capital in H1 2025

Backed by Vision 2030 and strong government support, Saudi Arabia attracted more than half of all MENA VC funding in H1 2025, positioning itself as the region’s top innovation hub.

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Saudi Arabia Captures 56% of MENA Venture Capital in H1 2025

Saudi Arabia accounted for 56% of all venture capital deployed in the MENA region during the first half of 2025, securing $860 million across 114 deals, according to MAGNiTT’s latest MENA Venture Investment Report. The total exceeds the Kingdom’s entire VC funding for 2024, underlining growing investor confidence and continued support for startups under the Vision 2030 framework.

This performance places Saudi Arabia at the forefront of regional investment activity, with the UAE coming second at $447 million, followed by Turkey ($226 million), Egypt ($185 million), and South Africa ($183 million). The Kingdom’s rise has been fuelled by strong government-led initiatives, including support from Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC), which continues to deploy funding through SME-focused and early-stage channels.

The increase is attributed to regulatory reform, sovereign support, and a national strategy aimed at strengthening the private sector. The data also reflects a broader trend of regional diversification, with Saudi Arabia drawing attention from both local and international funds.

While Singapore led emerging market VC performance globally, Saudi Arabia is now viewed as a serious contender with momentum driven by its economic transformation agenda. Further investment activity is expected to continue throughout the second half of 2025, bolstered by international events such as LEAP and continued public-private collaborations.

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