The Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) announced today that Saudi Arabia’s venture capital ecosystem reached two unprecedented milestones in 2025, setting new records for both total investment value and number of transactions. These achievements further solidify the Kingdom’s position as the leading venture capital market in the Middle East for the third year in a row, reflecting the tangible outcomes of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s ongoing structural economic transformation.
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According to SVC, the Saudi market recorded its highest number of venture capital transactions to date, with 254 deals completed in 2025. Total venture capital investment also reached a record $1.66 billion during the year, compared to approximately $60 million in 2018—representing a 25-fold increase since the establishment of SVC and its emergence as a key market maker within the ecosystem.
Commenting on the announcement, Dr. Nabeel Koshak, CEO and Board Member of SVC, stated: “The remarkable progress we are witnessing in Saudi Arabia’s venture capital sector is a direct result of the unwavering support of the Kingdom’s wise leadership across all sectors. This support has driven a deliberate and well-structured economic transformation, advancing private capital toward a more mature and impactful stage.”
“These figures demonstrate the strength of the Saudi economy, the clarity of our national vision, and the growing confidence of investors, confirming venture capital as a fundamental pillar of growth and economic diversification.”
Dr. Koshak added that the 25-fold growth in investment since 2018, together with the record-breaking figures in both deal volume and investment value, highlights the increasing maturity of the Saudi venture capital market.
“Today, venture capital is enabling the creation of scalable companies, generating high-quality employment opportunities, and converting innovation into sustainable economic value—fully aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030,” he concluded.
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