RIYADH: A record-breaking number of venture capitalists are investing in Saudi Arabia’s thriving business environment, with the technology sector proving especially attractive, industry leaders have told Arab News.
According to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology’s latest annual report, 2025 saw the Kingdom reach its highest record of venture capital investment — SR6.4 billion ($1.7 billion) across 257 deals.
The number is a part of larger scale investments in Saudi Arabia, coming from total technology investments of SR21.7 billion, with international investors accounting for SR7.6 billion.
The record-breaking numbers of venture capital investments are indicative of the steady and growing relevance of foreign investments in the Kingdom, with the technology sector in particular serving as an example of sustained international confidence.
Additionally, Saudi Arabia accounts for 56 percent of total venture capital investment in the region, further amplifying its position from a global standpoint.
