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Scout startups in Riyadh
Learn where early startup activity happens in Riyadh and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Population
- 4,205,961
- Time zone
- Asia/Riyadh
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Riyadh ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | #46 | Up 15 | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
| Global Cities Index | 2026 | #50 | No prior edition | B | Performance, Growth, Talent, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #72 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
| Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters) | 2026 | #92 | No prior edition | B | Innovation, Research, Activity |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 21 to 30 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
101 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Riyadh
Venture studios 49
Venture studio
Venture studioBuilding successful and sustainable enterprises.
Venture studioConnecting talents with entrepreneurs.
The 3 most prominent of 49. Browse all venture studios
Investors 19
InvestorTransforming groundbreaking ideas into tangible realities.
InvestorInvesting in technology-driven opportunities in MENA.
InvestorEmpowering the MENA startup ecosystem.
The 3 most prominent of 19. Browse all investors
Incubators 17
IncubatorInvesting in innovative companies to create market value.
IncubatorEmpowering healthcare entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia.
IncubatorFostering creativity and innovation in Saudi Arabia.
The 3 most prominent of 17. Browse all incubators
Accelerators 16
AcceleratorTech Horizons Ventures is an ecosystem enabler based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focused on supporting early-stage startups in the MENA region through…
AcceleratorLaunching a successful company every day.
AcceleratorBuilding impactful entrepreneurship ecosystems in MENA.
The 3 most prominent of 16. Browse all accelerators
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Riyadh
UniversityListed in 1 ranking
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Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
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How does Riyadh rank as a startup ecosystem?
Riyadh is #72 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 5 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Riyadh?
Superscout has profiles for 19 investors based in Riyadh, including Sanabil Investments, Merak Capital and Falak Investment Hub.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Riyadh?
Yes. Superscout lists 16 accelerators, 17 incubators and 49 venture studios based there, including Tech Horizons Ventures, Veda Holding and Infinite pl.
Which universities in Riyadh are on Superscout?
One university has a profile: King Saud University.
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Sources and known limits
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- StartupBlink 2026 report
- Global Financial Centres Index, GFCI 40
- Global Cities Index, 2026
- Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities), 2025
- Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters), 2026
- Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100), 2026
Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.
The population value has no measurement date in the canonical record and should be treated as approximate context.
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