November 2025 marked one of the most active investment periods in the region, with artificial intelligence leading the momentum—accounting for more than 80% of total monthly funding.
Saudi Arabia strengthened its position as a regional hub for early-stage rounds and strategic acquisitions, while the UAE maintained its role as a key center for tech startups. Meanwhile, Egypt recorded notable deep-tech exits, reflecting a clear evolution in its innovation ecosystem.
A new report by entArabi, tracking startup investments and acquisitions from 1 to 30 November 2025, highlighted a significant surge in venture capital inflows across the Middle East and North Africa.
This wave of deals was driven by three major trends:
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The rapid expansion of AI and deep-tech companies
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Strong activity in alternative financing and digital procurement technologies
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Strategic acquisitions that signal the maturity of several regional startups
During November alone, publicly announced investments surpassed $1.47 billion, making it one of the strongest months of the year in terms of high-value deals—boosted by mega-rounds such as Luma AI’s $900 million round, Saudi Arabia’s $125 million Irad deal, and the QIA-backed $275 million round for d-Matrix.
Data shows that Saudi Arabia led in the number of deals, while the United States and international partnerships drove the largest share of funding, thanks to Luma AI’s massive round. The UAE and Egypt also maintained a solid presence with notable acquisitions and strategic exits.
Total startup investments and acquisitions across the Middle East and North Africa exceeded $1.6 billion in November 2025 when including undisclosed deals.
Total Investments & Acquisitions by Sector
| Sector | Total Investment (USD) | Key Deals |
|---|---|---|
| AI & Advanced Technologies | 1,179,500,000 | Luma AI – d-Matrix – SahmAlgo – Kingpin |
| Alternative Finance for SMEs | 125,000,000 | Irad (Saudi Arabia) |
| Digital Transformation & General Tech | 33,800,000 | The Lab Ventures |
| Events Management & AI | 5,000,000 | Mila Celebrations – Rodian |
| Real Estate & Fractional Ownership | 14,100,000 | Madak – Ghanem |
| Refurbished Electronics | 17,000,000 | Revibe |
| Workforce Housing | 11,700,000 | Manzel |
| Smart Robotics / Construction | 2,000,000 | Buildroid AI |
| Digital Health | 2,000,000 | Nabta Health |
| EdTech | Undisclosed | Optima – WildyNess |
| E-commerce | Undisclosed | Zid acquisition of Zammit |
| Deep-tech / Semiconductors | Undisclosed | GlobalFoundries acquisition of InfiniLink |
| Tech Innovation | Undisclosed | Parsons – StartUp Wise Guys |
Total announced investments across sectors reached approximately $1.39 billion, in addition to six deals with undisclosed values, pushing the actual total significantly higher.
Total Investments & Acquisitions by Country
| Country | Total Funding (USD) | Key Deals |
|---|---|---|
| United States / International Partnerships | 900,000,000 | Luma AI – HUMAIN – Infinity Ventures |
| Saudi Arabia | 181,394,000 | Irad – Strataphy – Manzel – Madak – SahmAlgo – Nabta Health – Shatb |
| Qatar | 275,000,000 | d-Matrix (QIA-backed) |
| UAE | 42,500,000 | Revibe – FAST Foundry Fund – Buildroid – Alea Health |
| Egypt | Undisclosed | InfiniLink – Zammit |
| India | 6,700,000 | Wakefit |
Total announced investments by country amounted to around $1.406 billion, with more than seven deals undisclosed, indicating a much higher real total.
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