Saudi Arabia has once again proven its leadership in the venture capital (VC) market. In the first half of 2025, the Kingdom secured the highest share of VC investment in the MENA region.
According to the H1 2025 MENA Venture Investment Report, Saudi Arabia attracted $860 million (SAR 3.2 billion) in VC funding. This amount is higher than the country’s total VC investments for all of 2024.
Driving Growth with Vision 2030
This success reflects the Kingdom’s rapid economic growth, supported by the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The national plan focuses on expanding the economy beyond oil, encouraging innovation, and building a vibrant business environment.
According to MAGNiTT, Saudi Arabia accounted for 56% of all VC investments in MENA during H1 2025. This makes the Kingdom the leading hub for startup funding and entrepreneurship in the region.
Record Number of Startup Deals
The report also highlighted a new record in deal-making. Saudi Arabia closed 114 venture capital deals in the first half of 2025.
This shows growing confidence in the Saudi startup ecosystem. It also confirms the Kingdom’s strong position as the largest economy in the Middle East and North Africa.
Government Support Fuels Investment Growth
Dr. Nabeel Koshak, CEO and Board Member at Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC), explained the reasons behind this success:
“The Kingdom’s top position in the VC market is the result of many government programs launched under Saudi Vision 2030. At SVC, we are committed to supporting this growth by encouraging private investors to fund startups and SMEs. This helps build a diverse economy and supports the goals of Vision 2030.”
About Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC)
SVC was founded in 2018. It is a subsidiary of the SME Bank, which operates under the National Development Fund (NDF).
SVC’s main role is to support startups and small businesses. The company does this by:
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Investing in venture capital funds
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Making direct investments in startups and SMEs
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Helping businesses from pre-Seed to pre-IPO stages
Through these efforts, SVC is helping to create a strong, innovative, and diversified economy for Saudi Arabia’s future.
