About startup landscape in MENA
MENA has over 134,157 startups across the country. Of these, 14.8K are funded companies that have collectively raised $416B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 45 unicorns. A total of 9,532 investors have participated in 15,985 funding rounds, with 1,258 startups securing early-stage funding and 452 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 12,548 new companies have been founded, raising over $9.55B in funding. Startups in MENA have witnessed 2,608 acquisitions and 2,007 IPOs, while 21,176 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 3,223 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in MENA
Binance is the top company in MENA, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in MENA:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Online exchange platform for cryptocurrency | Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | 2017 | Series C | $2.02B | |
Provider of tools for website creation, hosting, and business management | 2006 | Public | $53.5M | ||
Online social trading platform for cryptocurrency, stocks, ETFs, and CFDs | Tel Aviv (Israel) | 2007 | Public | $423M | |
Provider of purchase financing solutions for businesses | Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | 2019 | Series E | $604M | |
Provider of real estate development properties | Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | 1997 | Public | $98M |
Recent Funding Rounds in MENA
In the year 2026, till April 2026, $2.16B has been raised in 108 equity
funding rounds across MENA. In the same period last year (i.e. till April 2025), $4.67B had been raised across 204 rounds in MENA. So, 2026 has seen a 53.77% drop in funding in companies of MENA as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in MENA:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 2402 | Apr 01, 2026 | ||
Series A | 6046 | Mar 31, 2026 | and 3 more | |
Seed | 4140 | Mar 31, 2026 | ||
Series B | 9925 | Mar 30, 2026 | ||
Series B | 4547 | Mar 30, 2026 | and 8 more |
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- 134K+ Total Companies
- $416B+ Total Funding
- 14.8K+ Funded Companies
- 2K+ IPOs
- 2.6K+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in MENA
Europa is the top investor in companies of MENA based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in MENA:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Giza (Egypt) | ||
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
Boston (United States) |
Acquisitions in MENA
In the year 2026, till March 2026, 41 acquisitions happened in MENA. Last year, in 2025, a total of 193 acquisitions happened in MENA.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in MENA:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Mar 26, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 24, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 24, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 18, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 10, 2026 |
IPOs in MENA
In the year 2026, till March 2026, 3 IPOs happened in MENA. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 32 IPOs happened in MENA.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in MENA:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Mar 12, 2026 | Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) | |
Feb 10, 2026 | Bahrain Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Feb 04, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Dec 18, 2025 | Saudi Stock Exchange (TADAWUL) | |
Dec 09, 2025 | Saudi Stock Exchange (TADAWUL) |
Top News about startups in MENA
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Mobileye Secures Major DMS Production Program with Leading U.S. AutomakerBusiness Wire•Mar 23, 2026•Mobileye
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FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation to MeMed BV FlexMedical Product Outsourcing•Mar 11, 2026•MeMed
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