Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem is rapidly evolving, with massive funding flowing into FinTech, FoodTech, and B2B commerce. But which startups have secured the most investment?
Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 most funded startups in Saudi Arabia, based on total disclosed investments:
What does Tamara do?
A Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform allowing consumers to split payments.
Why is STC Pay important?
A leading digital wallet facilitating online and offline transactions.
How is Foodics revolutionizing FoodTech?
A cloud-based restaurant management and POS system provider, serving:
✅ Dine-in restaurants & cafés
✅ Quick-serve restaurants & bakeries
✅ Food trucks & cloud kitchens
✅ Non-food micro-retailers
What does Unifonic specialize in?
AI-driven customer engagement and communication solutions.
How does Sary support businesses?
A B2B wholesale marketplace connecting suppliers with retailers.
Why is Nana a key player in grocery delivery?
An on-demand grocery delivery platform optimizing last-mile logistics.
What problem does Zid solve?
Helps businesses launch and manage online stores with ease.
Why is HyperPay important?
A secure digital payment gateway supporting businesses.
What is Most Caffeine's focus?
Develops blockchain-powered business solutions.
How does Retailo benefit small businesses?
A B2B eCommerce platform helping retailers source inventory.
Other notable funded Saudi startups include:
Master Works ($40M) – PMO SaaS
Red Sea Farms ($38.8M) – AgTech
Lean ($36.5M) – FinTech
Jahez ($36.5M) – Food Delivery & Saudi’s First Unicorn
With Tamara, STC Pay, and HyperPay among the most funded startups, FinTech dominates Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem. The demand for digital payments, BNPL services, and financial automation is driving massive investments.
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The Growing Business of Foodtech
There are over 124 foodtech unicorns around the world worth over US $1.3 trillion. The Foodtech market itself surpassed US $260 billion last year alone. Alt-Proteins, 3D Printing Food, and AI integrated Restaurant SaaS: The future of food has arrived. In addition to looking at foodtech globally, in this special report we also look at the future of food technology scene in the MENA region, our special report delves deeper into the dynamics of Foodtech in MENA.
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