VIDEO: Saudi startups lead Q3 2026 funding with $1bln raised
Zawya · Staff Writer ·
Saudi Arabia led the fundraising for startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in the third quarter of 2026, with total investments reaching $1 billion
The funding, spread across 62 deals, accounts for roughly 60% of the total investments raised across the entire MENA region, which stood at $1.65 billion spread across 145 deals. Watch the Zawya video here:
VIDEO: Saudi startups lead Q3 2026 funding with $1bln raised
Saudi Arabia led the fundraising for startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in the third quarter of 2026, with total investments reaching $1 billion