Startup Ecosystem

King Saud University enters the startup game with Riyadh Valley

King Saud University's investment arm has partnered with SparkLabs to establish a venture fund and four-month accelerator program launching in April. The move marks a significant shift in how major Gulf research institutions approach commercialization of academic research and represents a direct challenge to private venture firms dominating early-stage funding in Saudi Arabia.

$5.4M funding boost positions iBLOXX Studios for major game release

UAE based iBLOXX Studios has raised $5.4 million to support the development and release of its upcoming game, strengthening the country’s growing gaming and digital entertainment ecosystem.

Saudi tech firm Solidrange bags $2.4M series A funding

Saudi startup Solidrange has raised $2.4 million in a series A investment round as it scales its technology driven solutions across the Kingdom’s growing digital economy.

Nutra GreeniX eyes growth in Syria’s agritech sector after $200K seed round

Syrian agritech startup Nutra GreeniX has secured a $200,000 seed round led by EBLA Ventures as it seeks to scale sustainable livestock nutrition solutions across Syria.

UAE startup ThrowMeNot secures $550K pre seed to tackle food waste

UAE based startup ThrowMeNot secures $550,000 in pre seed funding led by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mana Al Maktoum to scale its food waste reduction marketplace and expand across the MENA region.

Germany and Qatar Launch Deep Tech Innovation Hub in Doha

ESMT Berlin partners with Qatar Investment Authority and QRDI Council to launch DEEP Qatar innovation hub supporting 150+ deep tech projects over three years.

Dubai Proptech Daleel Secures $3 Million Pre-Seed Round

Dubai-based property technology startup Daleel has raised $3 million in a pre-seed funding round to develop its real estate discovery and transaction platform.

Flow Ventures creates Flow Angels to bridge funding gaps in Palestinian ecosystem

Palestinian investment platform Flow Ventures launches Flow Angels, an organized angel investor network expected to mobilize up to $2 million in early‑stage capital through syndicated investments for Palestinian led startups in 2026.

Web Summit Qatar startups raise $205 million in funding

Qatar startups showcased at Web Summit raised $205 million in funding, highlighting the country’s growing tech ecosystem, investor interest, and innovation driven entrepreneurship.

Qatar offers three-year fee waiver to lure startups at Web Summit

Qatar waives QFC registration fees for three years and deploys $18M to 15 startups as Web Summit Qatar draws 25,000 attendees.

BLOXX brings a community first housing experiment to Web Summit Qatar

BLOXX launches ĀRIKI BLOXX at Web Summit Qatar, a joint venture with ĀRIKI Group that pairs fintech enabled home equity with community led, culturally grounded housing development.

Qatar unveils 10 year residency program to attract global entrepreneurs and executives

Qatar launches a 10 year residency program for entrepreneurs and senior executives while expanding its venture capital fund by $2 billion to attract global talent and diversify its economy.

Qatar doubles down on Startups with $2 Billion fund Injection at Web Summit 2026

Sovereign wealth fund expands venture program as Qatar pursues tech dominance alongside Saudi Arabia, UAE

Web Summit announces Qatar 2027 with 50% off tickets

Every stage and session that’s actually worth your time at Web Summit Qatar

From Centre Stage keynotes to hands on workshops, here’s how to navigate Web Summit Qatar’s stages and sessions to get real value without burning out.

The real networking hotspots at Web Summit Qatar

While talks and panels at Web Summit Qatar deliver insights, many of the most valuable connections happen after hours , from Night Summit events to private dinners, casual meetups, and spontaneous conversations that can lead to funding, partnerships, and long term collaboration.

Inside a founder’s journey to meet investors at Web Summit Qatar 2026

Web Summit Qatar 2026 brings together Gulf investors and global VCs under one roof. Learn how founders can prepare, schedule meetings, and convert brief encounters into meaningful connections.

First time at Web Summit Qatar, here’s how to get It right

Heading to Web Summit Qatar 2026 for the first time? Here’s what to expect, how big the event really is, how to prepare, and how to navigate one of the Middle East’s largest global tech gatherings.

Vennre raises pre series A capital in $9.6M funding round

Saudi based Vennre has raised $9.6 million in a pre series A funding round to scale its technology platform, as early stage investment activity continues to grow across the Kingdom’s startup ecosystem.