MEAPT Startup Funding Climbs 18.5% YoY in March 2025 Despite Fewer Deals

March 2025 continued the trend of fewer but larger VC deals in MEAPT, reinforcing investor selectivity while maintaining strong funding momentum. Total startup funding surged 18.5% YoY to $2.8B, but deal count fell sharply to just 266 rounds, signaling a continued focus on scaling high-value ventures.

Leading this month’s funding wave is UAE-based OSN+ ($57M), backed by Warner Bros Discovery, reinforcing its dominance in MENA’s streaming landscape. Kela Technologies (Israel) raised $39M, combining Series A and Seed rounds led by Lux Capital and Sequoia Capital, advancing AI-driven defense technology. Grain ($33M) is optimizing FX transactions using AI automation, backed by Bain Capital Ventures.

Fintech and healthtech saw notable traction, with NymCard (UAE) securing $33M to scale MENA’s payments infrastructure, while Nurami Medical (Israel) raised $30M for surgical innovations in neurological treatments. Cybersecurity startup Sola Security ($30M) enables no-code security applications, backed by S Capital and Mike Moritz. Meanwhile, Aleph Farms ($29M) continues to expand cultivated meat production, targeting Europe and Asia.

Closing out the top 10, Klaim (UAE) raised $26M to accelerate healthcare financing, Utila (Israel) secured $18M for institutional blockchain asset management, and Brain.space ($11M) drives AI-powered cognitive research, backed by Toyota Ventures.

With MEAPT’s VC ecosystem shifting toward impact-driven investments, the region remains on track for long-term innovation growth. Want deeper insights? Visit LucidityInsights.com for exclusive funding trends and startup analysis.