INFOGRAPHIC: Startup Funding in Africa & the Middle East — Week 47, 2025

In a week where startups are redefining industries from AI to solar power, investors are placing big bets on companies that promise more than hype—they aim to build the backbone of tomorrow’s tech-driven world. From Israel to Saudi Arabia, South Africa to Morocco, bold entrepreneurs are attracting eye-catching funding to scale their visions, signaling that innovation knows no borders.

This week, startups across Africa and the Middle East are proving that innovation doesn’t stop at borders. Leading the pack is South Africa’s Plentify, which raised $15 million in a Series A round to expand its energy-efficient household devices into the U.K., Australia, and Brazil—regions facing challenges like grid congestion and instability. With backing from a mix of African and international investors, including Secha Capital, Buffet Investments, E3 Capital, Fireball Capital, Endeavor SA’s Harvest Fund, and Satgana, Plentify is showing that African climate-tech can have global impact.

In the UAE, Secure.com closed a $4.5 million round to expand its AI-powered cybersecurity agents. Founded by Uzair Gadit, the startup’s digital security “fellows” act like expert analysts, investigating alerts, triaging incidents, and automating compliance—helping close the gap in the global cybersecurity talent shortage. Meanwhile, UAE-based Kingpin secured $3.5 million in seed funding to grow its AI-native B2B retail platform, which streamlines everything from discovery to fulfillment. With investors like Infinity Ventures, Red Swan Ventures, and Hub71 backing the company, Kingpin plans to scale from the Middle East into Europe and North America, enhancing its AI capabilities and expanding its engineering and product teams.

Healthcare is also attracting attention, with Nabta Health raising $2 million in a Pre-Series A round to transform women’s health in the Middle East. Using a hybrid model that combines digital, at-home, and in-clinic care, Nabta will use the funds to expand across MEA, strengthen clinical partnerships, and build new diagnostic pathways. Fintech in Saudi Arabia is having a busy week as well: Takadao raised $1.5 million to grow its Shariah-compliant blockchain-based savings, loans, and cooperative insurance services across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the U.S., while SahmAlgo raised $1 million to expand its AI-driven trading analytics platform for individual traders and enterprises. Even early-stage ventures are making waves, with Saudi B2B marketplace Shatib securing $750,000 to help developers and contractors access more competitive pricing by aggregating orders across multiple projects.

Across climate-tech, AI, fintech, and healthcare, investors are betting on startups that solve real problems, scale across borders, and combine technology with tangible impact. From smarter homes to safer digital platforms and healthier communities, the Africa-Middle East tech ecosystem is showing it can compete—and lead—on a global stage.