InvestorDiversified investments supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
The startup scene in Saudi Arabia
SVC’s November 2025 report links Jeddah’s trade and port advantages to startup activity in logistics and related sectors. WheeKeep describes itself as a portable self-storage and moving business founded in Jeddah in 2020; its model delivers a storage unit for customers to load, then collects and stores the unit sealed. [1][2][3]
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SVC’s November 2025 report links Jeddah’s trade and port advantages to startup activity in logistics and related sectors. WheeKeep describes itself as a portable self-storage and moving business founded in Jeddah in 2020; its model delivers a storage unit for customers to load, then collects and stores the unit sealed. [1][2][3]
StartupBlink’s October 2026 Jeddah startup list places Rekaz first with a score of 454. The publisher says its list uses investment, employee count, and quarterly website traffic as inputs. [4]
SVC reports that pre-seed and seed startups made up 72% of its Makkah Region grouping for 2018 through 2025 year to date as of November 2025; this is regional data, not a Jeddah-city measure. [5]
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Jeddah ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #255 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
28 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Jeddah
Investors 13
Investor
InvestorInvestment and innovation arm of King Abdulaziz University.
InvestorInnovative Shariah-compliant investment solutions.
The 3 most prominent of 13. Browse all investors
Accelerators 6
AcceleratorFostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia.
AcceleratorAccelerating growth-stage startups in Saudi Arabia.
AcceleratorEmpowering SaaS startups in Saudi Arabia.
The 3 most prominent of 6. Browse all accelerators
Incubators 6
IncubatorFrom Vision to Reality
IncubatorEmpowering entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia.
IncubatorEmpowering entrepreneurs through tailored programs.
The 3 most prominent of 6. Browse all incubators
Venture studios 3
Venture studioBuilding impactful ventures from the ground up.
Venture studioInnovating digital solutions for a better future.
Venture studioBuilding ventures around market gaps.
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Jeddah
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Raising in Jeddah
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
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Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
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What the sources say about Jeddah
SVC reports a 72% pre-seed and seed share for its Makkah Region grouping; this cannot be read as Jeddah-city data.
Source: The Acceleration of Venture Capital Ecosystem in Saudi ArabiaSalla's own page identifies Mecca as both its founding location and headquarters; it should be treated as regional context, not a Jeddah-founded company.
Source: Official Information About SallaStartupBlink says its startup list weights investment, employee count, and quarterly web traffic.
Source: Top Startups in JeddahStartupBlink's October 2026 Jeddah list places Rekaz first with a score of 454.
Source: Top Startups in JeddahTAQADAM describes a six-month program and $40,000 for teams that reach its funded stage.
Source: TAQADAMTAQADAM describes a KAUST and SAB-backed accelerator operating since 2016.
Source: TAQADAM
Questions about Jeddah
How does Jeddah rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #255 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Jeddah?
13 investors based in Jeddah have a profile here, including Haji Abdullah Alireza & Co. Ltd., Wadi Jeddah | وادي جدة and Alkhabeer Capital - الخبير المالية. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Jeddah?
Yes. Jeddah has 6 accelerators, 6 incubators and 3 venture studios on record, including SEA Ventures Group, Albarq Arab and Gotrah Ventures.
Which universities are in Jeddah?
One university has a profile: King AbdulAziz University.
Geographic proximity
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