According to Wamda’s 2025 Year in Review report: Investments in MENA, startups across the region collectively raised $7.5 billion across 647 companies in 2025, a staggering 225% year‑over‑year increase compared to the previous year. This performance was not merely symbolic; it reflects a deeper shift in how capital is flowing into and within the MENA tech landscape, from the Gulf’s venture corridors to emerging hubs in North Africa.