In July 2025, startups across the Middle East and North Africa secured $783 million through 57 deals. Saudi Arabia led with 16 deals amounting to $396.5 million, closely followed by the UAE with 22 deals worth $359 million. Iraq and Morocco also made notable contributions, with investments of $15 million and $7.5 million, respectively. Egypt completed the top five with $4 million from seven deals. The e-commerce and deeptech sectors were significant drivers, each attracting $250.3 million. Other sectors like SaaS and fintech drew $89 million and $61 million, respectively. Consumer-focused startups garnered $534 million, while business-to-business ventures received $202.4 million. Series A rounds dominated the funding landscape with $267 million, alongside later-stage deals and early-stage funding. Debt financing represented a small fraction of the total. Notably, the cumulative funding for 2025 has already surpassed the entire total for 2024.
Has MENA Startup Funding Surged by $783 Million in July 2025?
