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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.
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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
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
-
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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
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:
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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
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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)
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