Saudi Arabia Leads MENA in VC Investment for H1 2025
Saudi Arabia retained its position as the top recipient of venture capital (VC) investment in the MENA region during the first half of 2025, according to the H1 2025 MENA Venture Investment Report by MAGNiTT. The Kingdom recorded a total VC investment of $860 million (SAR 3.2 billion), surpassing its full-year total for 2024. This milestone highlights the ongoing economic transformation driven by Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to diversify and strengthen the national economy.
With 56% of the region’s total VC funding in H1 2025, Saudi Arabia secured the largest share among MENA countries. The country also registered a record-breaking 114 VC deals during the same period, reinforcing its position as the region’s most dynamic investment hub. These achievements underscore the Kingdom’s growing appeal to investors and its progress toward building a vibrant, competitive business environment.
Vision 2030 Driving Investment Growth
Commenting on the report, Dr. Nabeel Koshak, CEO and Board Member at Saudi Venture Capital (SVC), credited government-led initiatives under Vision 2030 for the Kingdom’s continued dominance in the regional VC landscape. He also emphasized that these efforts have been crucial in energizing the startup and VC ecosystem.
“At SVC, we remain committed to accelerating this momentum by encouraging private investors to support startups and SMEs,” said Dr. Koshak. “This support is essential for fostering rapid, sustainable growth and achieving the broader goals of Vision 2030, including economic diversification and increased private sector participation.”
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