About startup landscape in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has over 14,155 startups across the country. Of these, 1.17K are funded companies that have collectively raised $141B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 4 unicorns. A total of 681 investors have participated in 938 funding rounds, with 98 startups securing early-stage funding and 33 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 2,090 new companies have been founded, raising over $4.49B in funding. Startups in Saudi Arabia have witnessed 151 acquisitions and 482 IPOs, while 2,189 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 118 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Saudi Arabia
Tabby is the top company in Saudi Arabia, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Saudi Arabia:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Provider of purchase financing solutions for businesses | Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | 2019 | Series E | $604M | |
Provider of payment solutions and financial services for businesses | Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | 2014 | Series B | $36.7M | |
Online gifting platform offering flowers | Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | 2017 | Series C | $190M | |
Electric power generator and distributor | Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | 2000 | Public | - | |
Manufacturer and supplier of agro-nutrients and fund of funds focused on new material investments | Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | 1965 | Acquired | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Saudi Arabia
In the year 2026, till August 2026, $214M has been raised in 41 equity
funding rounds across Saudi Arabia. In the same period last year (i.e. till August 2025), $940M had been raised across 82 rounds in Saudi Arabia. So, 2026 has seen a 77.25% drop in funding in companies of Saudi Arabia as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Saudi Arabia:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 8775 | Aug 19, 2026 | ||
Seed | 4249 | Aug 12, 2026 | ||
Seed | 6483 | Aug 09, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 6282 | Aug 07, 2026 | and 1 more | |
Seed | 4445 | Aug 04, 2026 |
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- 14.2K+ Total Companies
- $141B+ Total Funding
- 1.2K+ Funded Companies
- 480+ IPOs
- 150+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Saudi Arabia
Public Investment Fund is the top investor in companies of Saudi Arabia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Saudi Arabia:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | ||
Dhahran (Saudi Arabia) | ||
Giza (Egypt) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) |
Acquisitions in Saudi Arabia
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 4 acquisitions happened in Saudi Arabia. Last year, in 2025, a total of 19 acquisitions happened in Saudi Arabia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Saudi Arabia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 01, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 22, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 01, 2025 |
IPOs in Saudi Arabia
In the year 2026, till March 2026, 1 IPO happened in Saudi Arabia. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 24 IPOs happened in Saudi Arabia.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Saudi Arabia:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Mar 11, 2026 | Saudi Stock Exchange (TADAWUL) | |
Dec 18, 2025 | Saudi Stock Exchange (TADAWUL) | |
Dec 09, 2025 | Saudi Stock Exchange (TADAWUL) | |
Dec 01, 2025 | Saudi Stock Exchange (TADAWUL) | |
Sep 18, 2025 | Saudi Stock Exchange (TADAWUL) |
Top News about startups in Saudi Arabia
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DataFlow Group, Saudi German Health UAE Partner for Healthcare Workforce CredentialingTahawulTech.com•Jul 23, 2026•DataFlow Group, Saudi German Health
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Nayla Finance Breaks Barriers for Saudi Micro-businesses With Digital-First ModelInternational Finance•Oct 27, 2025•Nayla Finance, Sanabil
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Saudi fintech erad secures $33 mn debt to tackle GCC’s $250 bn SME credit gapSalaam Gateway•Sep 25, 2025•Stride Ventures, Erad
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Financial Platform Moola and Alpaca Partner to Make Investing More AccessibleCrowdfund Insider•Aug 11, 2025•Moola, Alpaca Securities
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Esports World Cup Foundation Partners with IMG for EWC Spotlight Broadcast SeriesPR Newswire•Jul 09, 2025•Esports World Cup, IMG
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Maersk & Saudi Post Partner to Boost eCommerce Logistics in Saudi ArabiaPortNews•Jul 03, 2025•Maersk, SPL
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