Startups across the MENA region secured $228.4 million in venture capital funding through 26 deals in April 2025, reflecting a threefold increase compared to April 2024, according to a joint report by Wamda and Digital Digest.

This sharp rise represents a 105% increase from the $111.4 million raised just a month earlier and a significant jump from the $55 million recorded during the same period last year. The data highlights growing investor confidence and momentum in the region’s startup ecosystem.

No debt financing was recorded in April, indicating a clear preference for equity-based funding. Analysts view this as a sign of a healthy and maturing capital environment, where investors are increasingly willing to take equity stakes in exchange for long-term growth potential.

Saudi Arabia led the regional rankings, attracting $158.5 million across eight deals, followed by the UAE, where nine startups raised a total of $62 million. Morocco also gained attention, ranking third with $4 million raised by two startups.

The MENA startup scene has been steadily evolving, with governments and private sector players investing in entrepreneurship, innovation hubs, and regulatory reforms to support high-growth ventures and drive digital transformation.