MENA Fintech Raises $4 Billion in 11 Months — Sector to Dominate Again in 2026

AGBI, By Chris Hamill-Stewart January 2, 2026, 8:05 AM

AGBI's January 2026 analysis of MENA venture capital confirmed that fintech accounted for more than half of all venture capital raised in the region in 2025 — over $4 billion across 11 months, with Saudi Arabia attracting $5 billion of total regional funding. Analysts cited strong demand for financial inclusion products and digital payments as the primary driver, and projected fintech to continue dominating 2026 fundraising. Healthcare, education, AI, and climate tech were identified as the next sectors to accelerate.

What this means for us: The sectors where our next generation is building most actively — fintech, healthcare, education — are the sectors attracting the largest volumes of investment capital in our community's home region. MBC ensures our founders are positioned to capture that capital before others discover what they have built.