GCC Startup Funding Surges 6x in January 2025
January 2025 marked a game-changing moment for GCC’s venture funding landscape, as total investments skyrocketed 6x YoY to $849.6M, compared to just $123.9M in January 2024. While deal volume continued declining—dropping to 30 deals—the surge in average deal size ($28.32M) signals a new era of fewer but larger investments.
Dominating the list was Saudi fintech Lendo, raising a record-breaking $690M in funding led by J.P. Morgan, supporting SME lending growth under Vision 2030. Forus Financial ($60M) followed closely, securing debt financing from Fasanara Capital to scale crowdlending for Saudi businesses.
PropTech also made waves, with RIZE ($35M) transforming Saudi rental transactions via its Rent Now, Pay Later model, aligning with Vision 2030’s real estate goals. Meanwhile, UAE-based Zension ($30M) is expanding its circular economy model, advancing mobile tech sustainability across Saudi Arabia and UAE. Closing out the list is Saudi fintech Jeel Pay ($6.7M), which is revolutionizing education financing via interest-free tuition installment plans.
Despite persistent global challenges, GCC’s investment momentum remains strong, with fintech, PropTech, and sustainable tech leading regional transformation. Want deeper insights into GCC’s top-funded startups? Visit LucidityInsights.com for exclusive data and funding trends shaping 2025.
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