Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Saudi Arabia’s venture capital ecosystem delivered a record-breaking performance in 2025, setting new highs for both investment value and deal activity, according to figures released by the Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC).

In a press statement, SVC said the Kingdom recorded 254 venture capital transactions during the year, the highest on record, alongside total investments of $1.66 billion. The performance marks a sharp rise from around $60 million in 2018, representing a 25-fold increase since the establishment of SVC and reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as the Middle East’s leading venture capital market for the third consecutive year.

Nabeel Koshak, SVC CEO and board member, said the results reflect the impact of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s broader economic transformation, noting that venture capital has entered a more mature phase driven by growing private sector participation and investor confidence.

He added that the scale of growth highlights the increasing role of venture capital in building scalable companies, creating high-quality jobs, and turning innovation into sustainable economic value in line with the Kingdom’s long-term diversification goals.