Discover the Top 10 Most Funded Startups in Saudi Arabia: A 2023 Overview of Innovation in Riyadh

Discover the Top 10 Most Funded Startups in Saudi Arabia: A 2023 Overview of Innovation in Riyadh

06 August 2024

In 2023, Saudi Arabia emerged as a dynamic hub for startup growth, with half of the ten most funded startups in the MENA region originating from the Kingdom. This surge highlights Saudi Arabia's diverse and vibrant entrepreneurial landscape. Notably, the FinTech sector leads this growth, accompanied by significant advancements in e-commerce and digital platforms. 

Tabby raised US $700 million and US $350 million in Debt Financing from JP Morgan and Partners for Growth respectively, as well as US $58 million series C round from Partners for Growth and a US $50 million series D round from Wellington Management, achieving unicorn status with its funds raised totaling up to US $1.7 billion.

The top 10 most funded startups are headquartered in Riyadh, underscoring the city's role as the epicenter of innovation and business development in Saudi Arabia:

  1. Tabby 
  2. Tamara
  3. Floward
  4. Nana
  5. Noon
  6. Jisr
  7. Lendo
  8. Rewaa
  9. Soum
  10. FlyAkeed

Related: The Top 10 Most Funded Saudi Arabia Startups for H1 2024

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