173 startups
352 startups
81 startups
2nd
In GCCAmong the GCC countries, Saudi Arabia ranks 2nd, closing the gaps quickly with the UAE (1st). Last year, the total score gap between them stood at more than six times. This year, the gap narrows to less than 2.5 times.
3rd
In Middle EastIn the Middle East, Saudi Arabia ranks 3rd — the only country in the region to record a double-digit global climb, rising from 7th to 3rd between 2020 and 2025.
38th
WorldwideSaudi Arabia now ranks 38th globally after jumping 27 spots — the largest leap of any country in the top 100. It’s also the only one to record a growth rate above 200% among the global top 100.
Startup Funding in Saudi Arabia 2017 - 2025
From 2023 to 2024, startup funding in Saudi Arabia has remained stable%. During this period, the number of deals in Saudi Arabia has remained stable%. Since 2017, total startup funding in Saudi Arabia exceeded US$ $0.00.
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In the first two tables, you can explore the global industry and subindustry rankings of Saudi Arabia, including changes from the previous year and thequ number of startups in each category. The following three tables offer a detailed breakdown of Saudi Arabia's performance across key parameters:
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