Saudi Arabia attracted more than half of all MENA venture capital funding in the first half of 2025. The Kingdom secured $860 million across 114 deals. This positions Saudi Arabia as the region’s top innovation hub.
The surge in venture capital places Saudi Arabia at the forefront of regional investment activity. The UAE came in second with $447 million. Turkey followed with $226 million.
Egypt and South Africa saw $185 million and $183 million respectively. The Kingdom’s rise is largely attributed to strong government-led initiatives.
Saudi Arabia leads MENA VC funding
This includes support from the Saudi Venture Capital Company. SVC continues to deploy funding through SME-focused and early-stage channels. Regulatory reforms, sovereign support, and a national strategy aimed at strengthening the private sector bolster the increase in venture capital.
The data also reflects a broader trend of regional diversification. Saudi Arabia is 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.
This is driven by its economic transformation agenda. Further investment activity is expected to continue throughout the second half of 2025. This will be bolstered by international events such as LEAP and continued public-private collaborations.