Top 10 Venture Capital Firms in MENA (2026)

The MENA startup ecosystem has evolved into one of the fastest-growing venture markets globally, supported by sovereign investment programs, experienced founders, and a growing base of institutional and corporate investors. This guide highlights ten of the most prominent venture capital firms in the region, based on ecosystem presence, investment activity, and portfolio relevance. The list is not ranked and is provided for informational purposes.

Sadu Capital (KSA) focuses on early-stage technology founders building category-defining companies across MENA, with interest in fintech, software infrastructure, applied AI, and productivity platforms.

STV (Saudi Arabia) focuses on growth-stage technology companies across the GCC and wider MENA region, with particular emphasis on marketplaces, fintech, logistics, and digital infrastructure.

Global Ventures (UAE) invests primarily in enterprise technology and scalable B2B platforms, with strong exposure to digital health, SaaS, and emerging-market expansion themes.

BECO Capital (UAE) is an early-stage investor backing technology-driven startups across consumer platforms, marketplaces, and SaaS businesses.

Shorooq Partners (UAE / KSA) concentrates on early-stage founders with regional scale potential, investing in fintech, software platforms, and emerging infrastructure categories.

Arzan VC (Kuwait) targets seed and Series A technology investments across mobility, e-commerce, content, and digital services.

Flat6Labs (Regional) operates as both an accelerator and early-stage investor, supporting pre-seed and seed-stage founders through structured programs and capital deployment.

VentureSouq (UAE / KSA) invests across fintech and regulated financial infrastructure, with a focus on embedded finance, payments, and capital-markets technology.

Wamda Capital (UAE) backs early-stage startups with follow-on participation, primarily across consumer internet, logistics, and digital enablement sectors.

Raed Ventures (KSA) invests at seed and early-growth stages, supporting companies with scalable GCC expansion pathways across SaaS, fintech, and technology-enabled services.

As the regional market matures, MENA venture capital is expected to experience greater specialization, deeper corporate participation, and broader cross-border scaling outcomes. Internal links may be placed to portfolio pages, ecosystem reports, or founder resources where relevant.