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Arry Hashemi
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MENA Startups Break Records in 2025 with $7.5 Billion in Funding

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.