MENA
fundraising,
by the numbers.
What was funded, where the capital went, and what founders raising in the GCC should actually expect in terms of deal size, valuation and dilution. Compiled from Wamda, MAGNiTT, Pitchwise and Clearworld as of Q1 2026.
2025 closed strong.
2026 opened stronger.
Top funded sectors.
Fintech continues to lead, AI and infrastructure are compounding fast, and sovereign-backed HealthTech is the quiet story nobody's telling.
Deal size, valuation, dilution.
Typical ranges across MENA. Use these to sanity-check your ask — valuations above the band need exceptional traction to hold up in a conversation.
| Stage | Typical round | Pre-money valuation | Dilution | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-seed | $250K – $1M | $3M – $5M | 10–15% | SAFE |
| Seed | $1M – $3M | $2M – $12M | ~10% | SAFE / Priced |
| Series A | $5M – $15M | $25M – $50M | ~18% | Priced Equity |
What the data actually says
about raising in the GCC.
Data compiled from publicly available sources as of Q1 2026. Figures may be subject to revision.
For informational purposes only; not financial or investment advice. Verify key figures with primary sources.
Sources: Wamda Annual Report 2025 · Clearworld MENA Handbook 2025 · MAGNiTT · Pitchwise · The Global Economics · Arab News.
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