About Deep Tech sector in Middle East
The Deep Tech sector in Middle East comprises 2.29K companies, including 918 funded companies having collectively raised $19.2B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 384 are Series A+ funded, and 14 have achieved unicorn status.
Deep Tech sector in Middle East has seen 119 acquisitions and 44 IPOs. This represents almost 7.1% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies that are developing products based on innovative technology and scientific developments such as blockchain, AI, advanced robotics, IoT , etc.
Companies included in Deep Tech
Includes companies implementing technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, computer vision, robotics, nanotechnology, IoT into their products. Also includes companies providing infrastructure to develop blockchain, AI, IoT technology such as development tools, smart contracts, and sensor technology, among others.Companies excluded in Deep Tech
Excludes companies developing products of conventional technology (Shallow Tech) such as conventional digital platforms, conventional robotics in industrial automation, among othersTop Deep Tech Companies in Middle East
There are more than 2.29K companies in Deep Tech in Middle East. MyHeritage is the top Deep Tech company in Middle East, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Deep Tech companies in Middle East:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of DNA testing services to create a family tree and ancestor | Yehud (Israel) | 2003 | Acquired | $49M | |
Blockchain-based platform offers zero-knowledge proof roll-up solutions | Netanya (Israel) | 2017 | Series D | $287M | |
AI-based system-on-chips for advanced driver assistance systems | Jerusalem (Israel) | 1999 | Public | $530M | |
AI-powered tools for image, video editing, and content creation | Jerusalem (Israel) | 2013 | Series D | $335M | |
Developer of lidar based perception technology | Rosh Haayin (Israel) | 2016 | Public | $252M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in Middle East
194 Deep Tech startups in Middle East were founded in 2017 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 23 |
2024 | 67 |
2023 | 118 |
2022 | 184 |
2021 | 167 |
2020 | 143 |
2019 | 164 |
2018 | 168 |
2017 | 194 |
2016 | 181 |
Stage-wise distribution of Deep Tech sector companies in Middle East
Out of the total 2,294 Deep Tech companies in Middle East, 918 have secured funding. Among them, 384 have reached Series A or higher, and 259 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 2,294
Funded - 918
Series A+ - 384
Series B+ - 259
Series C+ - 209
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 2,294 |
Funded | 918 |
Series A+ | 384 |
Series B+ | 259 |
Series C+ | 209 |
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Funding Trends in the Deep Tech sector in Middle East
Total funding year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in Middle East
The Deep Tech sector in Middle East saw a total funding of more than $15.7B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $3.74B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $2.05B |
2024 | $1.2B |
2023 | $1.49B |
2022 | $2.27B |
2021 | $3.74B |
2020 | $1.21B |
2019 | $1.79B |
2018 | $837M |
2017 | $589M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Deep Tech in Middle East
In the year 2025, till December 2025, Deep Tech companies in Middle East have raised $1.7B in equity funding across 59 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till December 2024), Deep Tech companies in Middle East had raised $1.1B across 77 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 55.13% rise in funding in Deep Tech companies in Middle East as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Deep Tech companies in Middle East:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 3743 | Dec 10, 2025 | ||
Series A | 8126 | Nov 24, 2025 | and 1 more | |
Seed | 1735 | Nov 20, 2025 | ||
Seed | 5657 | Nov 17, 2025 | ||
Seed | 5976 | Nov 17, 2025 | and 1 more |
Top Investors in Deep Tech in Middle East
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in Deep Tech companies in Middle East based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Deep Tech companies in Middle East:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | ||
Redwood City (United States) | ||
San Diego (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) |
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M&A activity in Deep Tech sector in Middle East
In the year 2025, till December 2025, 14 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in Middle East. Last year, in 2024, a total of 7 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in Middle East.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Deep Tech sector in Middle East:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Dec 03, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 25, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 04, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 23, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 04, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in Middle East
Here are the acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in Middle East:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 14 |
2024 | 7 |
2023 | 8 |
2022 | 12 |
2021 | 18 |
2020 | 11 |
2019 | 12 |
2018 | 10 |
2017 | 11 |
IPOs in Deep Tech in Middle East
In the year 2025, till October 2025, 4 IPOs happened in Deep Tech sector in Middle East.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Deep Tech sector in Middle East:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 07, 2025 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) | |
May 26, 2025 | Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) | |
Mar 07, 2025 | American Stock Exchange (NYSEAMERICAN) | |
Feb 11, 2025 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jun 06, 2024 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Deep Tech companies in Middle East
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Deep Tech in Middle East
Most number of Deep Tech startups in Middle East have been founded by alumni from Tel Aviv University, Technion Israel Institute Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Tel Aviv University | 223 |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | 118 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 19 |
University of Manchester | 9 |
Stanford University | 8 |
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | 7 |
University of Pennsylvania | 6 |
Harvard University | 5 |
INSEAD | 5 |
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology | 5 |
Total funding in Deep Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Middle East
In the last 10 years, Tel Aviv University graduates' Deep Tech companies in Middle East have raised the most funding among top colleges. Technion Israel Institute Technology alumni are second, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Tel Aviv University | $6.05B |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | $3.71B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $1.78B |
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | $674M |
Yale University | $626M |
University of Oxford | $465M |
Harvard University | $418M |
Carnegie Mellon University | $378M |
Kellogg School of Management | $269M |
Booth School of Business | $252M |
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