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The startup scene in Saudi Arabia

Where startups get built in Medina, who funds them, and how you get in the room.

Population
1,300,000
Time zone
Asia/Riyadh
Fig. 1332 · Elephant Rock

Startup ecosystem standing

Where Medina ranks

Rankings that list Medina
RankingEditionPositionSince last editionTrustWhat it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)2025#952No prior editionBEcosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate
Positions come from each publisher's edition. Open a ranking for its method and trust notes, or an edition for the full list.

7 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Medina

Investors 4

Taibah Valley logoInvestor

Empowering innovation and digital transformation in Saudi Arabia.

The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all investors

Accelerators 1

Incubators 1

Venture studios 1

crowze logoVenture studio

Building integrated startups with a focus on impact.

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Your way in

Questions about Medina

How does Medina rank as a startup ecosystem?

Its best position is #952 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).

How many startup investors are based in Medina?

4 investors based in Medina have a profile here, including Taibah Valley, Johar Sons Gulf Ventures and Al Madinah Ventures - المدينة فينشرز. The real number is higher.

Are there accelerators or incubators in Medina?

Yes. Medina has 1 accelerator, 1 incubator and 1 venture studio on record, including Quickstep Accelerator, Business Hub | بزنس هب and crowze.

Geographic proximity

Nearby cities to Medina

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