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Saudi Arabia accounted for 40% of the VC capital in MENA in 2024
The Kingdom had a 16% year-on-year increase in deal flow
Saudi Arabia retained its position as the top destination for venture capital funding in the Middle East and North Africa region, raising $750 million in 2024, according to a new report.
This marks the second consecutive year the Kingdom has topped the regional VC rankings.
Data from regional venture platform MAGNiTT showed that Saudi Arabia accounted for 40% of the total VC capital deployed in MENA in 2024, with a 16% year-on-year increase in deal flow.
The Kingdom closed 178 deals, the most of any MENA nation, reflecting strong investor confidence and a thriving startup ecosystem.
The largest deal in the region was secured by Saudi-based e-commerce enablement platform Salla, which raised $130 million.
The UAE ranked second in regional funding with $613 million raised, while leading in deal volume with 188 transactions and 12 exits.
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