#Riyadh startups
Saudi Arabia’s startup scene no longer needs an introduction. It is rewriting the rules of ambition in the Middle East. The 2026 Saudi Startup Ecosystem Handbook, published by the Ministry of Investment (MISA) and Invest Saudi, reveals a landscape transformed: 85,000 active startups, USD 3.4 billion in venture capital raised since 2023 across 1,200 deals, and a staggering 55 percent share of all Middle East and North Africa (MENA) venture capital funding for three consecutive years. Twelve unicorns now call…
