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11 companies in this category

Market:$4.5 billion MENA VC (Q3 2025)
Growth:32% ecosystem growth in UAE (2025)
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Alaan

Finance
B2bFintechPayment ProcessingAi PoweredMiddle EastScaleup

Alaan is a Dubai, UAE-based AI-powered corporate spend management platform — backed by Y Combinator (W23) with $55 million raised including a $48 million Series A in August 2025 led by Peak XV Partner

Updated 4/4/2026

Amenli

Insurance Tech
B2cInsuranceMarketplaceMiddle EastFintech

Amenli is Cairo-based Egypt's first fully licensed online insurance broker — providing consumers and small businesses with transparent, digital-first insurance products across health, auto, property,

Updated 4/4/2026

Cercli

HR Tech
B2bSaasHr TechGlobalMiddle EastAi Powered

Cercli is a Dubai, UAE-based HR and payroll platform for the Middle East and North Africa — backed by Y Combinator (W23) with $16 million in total funding including a $4 million seed in September 2024

Updated 4/4/2026

Drahim

Finance
B2cFintechMiddle EastStartupMobile First

Drahim was a Saudi Arabian personal finance management app providing bank account integration, spending categorization, savings automation, and investment recommendations for Saudi and MENA consumers

Updated 4/4/2026

Hypercore

Finance
B2bAi PoweredFintechAutomationStartupMiddle East

Hypercore is a Tel Aviv-based fintech company providing cloud-based loan management software for private lenders across alternative asset classes — automating loan servicing, portfolio analytics, cove

Updated 4/4/2026

Kingdom Holding Company

Finance
B2cPublicMiddle EastEnterprise

Kingdom Holding Company is a Saudi Arabian diversified investment conglomerate controlled by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, holding significant stakes in global companies across hospitality, media

Updated 4/4/2026

Nomod

Finance
B2bPayment ProcessingSaasMiddle EastScaleup

Nomod is a no-code platform for building and deploying custom business applications, internal tools, and customer-facing portals without writing code, enabling non-technical operators, founders, and p

Updated 4/4/2026

ShipBlu

Logistics & Supply Chain
B2bB2cSupply ChainMiddle East

ShipBlu is an Egyptian third-party logistics and e-commerce fulfillment platform serving the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region — providing warehousing, inventory management, pick-and-pack ful

Updated 4/4/2026

Slash

Finance
B2bPayment ProcessingApi FirstPlatformMiddle EastScaleup

Slash is a Los Altos-based fintech company providing comprehensive financial services and corporate cards for high-spending businesses — offering global payments, programmable corporate cards, real-ti

Updated 4/4/2026

Thndr

Finance
B2cFintechMobile FirstMiddle EastScaleup

Thndr is Cairo-based Egypt's leading digital investment brokerage platform — enabling first-time investors across Egypt and the MENA region to access the Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX), gold mutual fun

Updated 4/4/2026

Ziina

Finance
B2cPayment ProcessingMobile FirstMiddle EastScaleup

Ziina is a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based fintech company providing instant peer-to-peer payments, business payment links, and embedded payment infrastructure for the Middle East and North Africa (

Updated 4/4/2026

About Middle East

The Middle East has emerged as one of the world's most dynamic and rapidly growing technology ecosystems, led by the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia as regional innovation powerhouses. The UAE's startup ecosystem ranks #21 globally in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025, climbing 2 spots year-over-year and growing 32% with total funding exceeding $968.6 million across 1,128 startups. Dubai has positioned itself as the region's premier tech hub, combining world-class infrastructure, business-friendly regulations, abundant capital, and strategic geographic positioning between Europe, Asia, and Africa to attract entrepreneurs, investors, and global tech companies. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region experienced record-breaking startup investment in 2025, with September alone seeing $3.5 billion raised across 74 deals—a 914% month-over-month and 1,105% year-over-year surge. Q3 2025 concluded with $4.5 billion raised across 180 deals, with Saudi Arabia attracting $3.2 billion through 62 deals and the UAE securing $1.2 billion across 59 deals. Fintech dominated sectoral investment with $3 billion channeled into 41 startups, followed by proptech ($684 million) and e-commerce ($265 million across 14 deals). This investment boom reflects growing confidence in the region's digital transformation trajectory and the emergence of local unicorns including Careem (acquired by Uber for $3 billion), Kitopi, Tabby, and G42. The region's competitive advantages include substantial government support for innovation, access to sovereign wealth fund capital, talent attraction through Golden Visa programs, and ambitious national visions driving digital economy growth. The UAE aims to produce over 20 unicorns by 2030 and grow its digital economy to $140 billion by 2031. Dubai Founders HQ and Abu Dhabi's Hub71 provide comprehensive ecosystem support combining physical campuses, digital platforms, subsidies, and mentorship. Key technology trends include artificial intelligence (expected to contribute 13.6% of UAE GDP by 2030), fintech innovation, blockchain adoption, and sustainability-focused solutions, positioning the Middle East as an increasingly important force in global technology innovation.

Key Players

Careem (mobility, acquired by Uber)Tabby (fintech)Kitopi (cloud kitchens)G42 (AI)Telegram (messaging, Dubai-based)

Market Overview

The Middle East startup ecosystem ranks among the world's fastest-growing, with the UAE ranking #21 globally (+32% growth in 2025) and 1,128 startups with $968.6M+ in funding. MENA startup funding hit a record $3.5 billion in September 2025 (up 914% MoM, 1,105% YoY). Q3 2025 totaled $4.5 billion across 180 deals, with Saudi Arabia leading at $3.2B (62 deals) and UAE at $1.2B (59 deals). Dubai ecosystem is 405% stronger than Abu Dhabi. Fintech dominated with $3B in Q3, followed by proptech ($684M) and e-commerce ($265M). AI is expected to contribute 13.6% of UAE GDP by 2030.

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