The Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) has stated that the Saudi Arabia’s venture capital ecosystem recorded two historic milestones in 2025, marked by record levels of total investment value and transaction volume.
The performance further strengthened the Kingdom’s position as the leading venture capital market in the Middle East for the third consecutive year. It reflects the tangible impact of Saudi Vision 2030 and the structural economic transformation taking place across the Kingdom.
The Saudi Venture Capital Company noted that the Saudi market recorded its highest-ever number of venture capital transactions, reaching 254 deals in 2025, alongside a record investment value of $1.66 billion during the year.
This compares to approximately $60 million in 2018, representing a 25-fold increase in venture capital investment since the establishment of SVC and the emergence of its role as a market maker within the ecosystem.
Dr. Nabeel Koshak CEO and Board Member – SVC
“What we are witnessing today in Saudi venture capital sector is the direct result of the unlimited support provided by the Kingdom’s wise leadership across all sectors. This support has been translated into a deliberate and well-calibrated economic transformation, moving private capital into a more mature and impactful phase. These figures reflect the strength of the Saudi economy, the clarity of national vision, and the growing confidence of investors, confirming that venture capital has become a core pillar of growth and economic diversification.”
Dr. Koshak said the 25-fold growth in investment since 2018, alongside record levels of investment value and deal volume, demonstrates the growing maturity of the Saudi venture capital market. He noted that Saudi venture capital is now playing a central role in building scalable companies, creating high-quality jobs, and transforming innovation into sustainable economic value in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
