Saudi Venture Capital Surges 145 Per Cent To $1.72bn In Record 2025

The report shows that total venture capital investment in the Kingdom reached $1.72bn in 2025, while the number of transactions climbed to 257 deals, the highest level ever recorded.

The results reinforce Saudi Arabia’s status as the largest and most active venture capital market in the region.

MAGNiTT noted that the 2025 performance represents a significant increase compared to 2024, when total venture capital investment stood at approximately $700m, translating into growth of more than 145 per cent in a single year.

The surge reflects rising investor confidence in the Saudi market and its ability to absorb larger and more diversified investments.

Commenting on the findings, Nora Alsarhan, Deputy CEO and Chief Investment Officer at the Saudi Venture Capital Company, said the results demonstrate the growing maturity of the Kingdom’s venture capital ecosystem.

She said: “This year’s indicators point to a qualitative shift in the nature of venture capital deals in terms of size, sectoral diversity, and the readiness of the Saudi startups. This further strengthens venture capital’s role as a key driver of economic growth and supports the development of national companies capable of scaling and competing regionally and globally.”

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Alsarhan added that the progress has been underpinned by regulatory enhancements, coherent government policies and the expanding role of the private sector in driving investment activity.

At a sector level, financial technology emerged as the most attractive area for investors, attracting more than $506m across 55 deals.

MAGNiTT said this reflects the expanding role of technology in advancing the financial sector and improving efficiency across the economy.

The report also highlighted notable investments in companies including Ninja, Tabby and Hala, while the gaming sector recorded strong momentum. The online game Kammelna was cited as the largest gaming deal in the Saudi market during the year.

MAGNiTT said the record-breaking performance coincides with Saudi Arabia entering the tenth year of Saudi Vision 2030, which has laid the groundwork for a diversified and globally competitive economy.

Venture capital activity has become one of the most prominent indicators of this transformation, highlighting the Kingdom’s transition toward innovation-driven, private-sector-led growth and reinforcing its role as a regional hub for startups and emerging technologies.