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MENA startups raise $173 million in July 2026 as Saudi Arabia regains the lead

MENA startup funding rose modestly in July 2026, but the rebound was largely debt-driven, with equity investment remaining subdued. Startups across the Middle East and North Africa raised $172.6 million across 45 deals during the first month of the second half of 2026, up 16% from June but still 78% below the amount recorded in July last year. The monthly increase therefore offers only a partial improvement. Debt accounted for 56% of total funding in July, compared with 11.5% in June and just 2%

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