The third week of November 2025 witnessed strong activity in the startup investment landscape across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with notable deals spanning diverse sectors, from fintech and artificial intelligence to real estate, digital health, and collective purchasing solutions for goods and services.
The report, issued by “entArabi” under the title Startup Investments and Acquisitions Deals, covers the period from November 13 to 23, 2025, providing a detailed indicator of the sectors and countries attracting the most capital and investor interest in the region during this week.
Several significant deals stood out, including Luma AI, which raised $900 million in a Series C round to advance sophisticated AI technologies; Ghanem and Medak in the fractional real estate ownership sector; as well as investments in SahmAlgo for financial AI, Nabta Health for digital health, and Kingpin and Shattab for business solutions and collective purchasing.
These figures underscore the continued investment momentum in the MENA region, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and digital real estate, reflecting investors’ appetite for innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and broaden opportunities for individual and institutional investors.
Investments and Acquisitions by Country
| Country | Companies | Number of Companies | Total Investment Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | Medak, Shattab, SahmAlgo, Nabta Health, Ghanem | 5 | 27,594,000 |
| UAE | Kingpin, Outliers Venture Capital | 2 | 3,500,000 |
| United States / International Partnerships | Luma AI, HUMAIN, Infinity Ventures | 3 | 900,000,000 |
| Total | 10 companies | 10 | 931,094,000 |
Investments and Acquisitions by Sector
| Sector | Companies | Number of Companies | Total Investment Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Technology | Luma AI, Kingpin, SahmAlgo | 3 | 904,500,000 |
| Real Estate & Fractional Ownership | Medak, Ghanem, Medak | 3 | 14,100,000 |
| Digital Health / HealthTech | Nabta Health | 1 | 2,000,000 |
| Collective Purchasing & Business Solutions | Shattab, Kingpin | 2 | 4,247,000 |
| Financial Services & FinTech | SahmAlgo | 1 | 1,000,000 |
| Total | 10 companies | 10 | 925,847,000 |
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