فريق إنت عربي
The Middle East and Gulf region witnessed a notable increase in startup investments despite ongoing regional developments.
Investments surged during the period from March 15 to 22, reaching unprecedented levels compared to the previous week.
According to the weekly report on startup investments and acquisitions published by “entArabi” for the third week of March, total disclosed investments rose to $12.1 million across four deals.
The new investments spanned key startup sectors, including blockchain, fintech, and advanced artificial intelligence technologies, particularly in real estate and infrastructure networks.
Based on the investment distribution, Utexo and Qudwa, operating in the blockchain and fintech sectors, accounted for 71.07% of the total deals, followed by Infobrim, which operates in AI and business analytics, with 28.92% of total investments.
In terms of investment distribution by country, the UAE ranked first in total funding value, followed by Saudi Arabia, which led in the artificial intelligence and business analytics sectors.
Investments by Sector
| No. | Investment Value ($M) | Sector | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.6 | Blockchain & Fintech | Utexo & Qudwa |
| 2 | 3.5 | AI & Business Analytics | Infobrim |
| 3 | Undisclosed | PropTech | Miftah |
Investments by Country
| Investment Value ($M) | Country | Company | Number of Deals |
| 8.6 | UAE | Utexo & Qudwa | 2 |
| 3.5 | Saudi Arabia | Infobrim | 1 |
| Undisclosed | Syria | Miftah | 1 |
