Top Startups in KSA, (Jeddah)

Jeddah’s startup scene is shifting up a gear, and it’s not hard to see why. When you put together savvy founders, new accelerators, and a government bent on fuelling innovation, you get an ecosystem where startups aren’t just surviving, they’re properly thriving.

From slick e-commerce ventures to logistics game-changers, the city has become a hive for seed funding and angel investors looking for the next big thing. With over 190 startups vying for attention, plenty of spaces support all stages—from polishing your pitch deck to landing a chunky term sheet. If you’re after a proper launchpad in the Kingdom, Jeddah is serving up a blend of solid VC funding, energetic incubators, and market access that would make any founder sit up straight. No wonder Arageek keeps an eye on what’s brewing here.

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Blink Co Technologies might play their cards close to their chest, but anyone tracking startup rankings in Jeddah has seen their name pop up. While there’s little noise about what they actually build, the fact they’re consistently making it onto ‘top startups’ lists suggests they’ve nailed one or more pain points in Saudi’s tech scene. Their traction points, like drawing investors’ attention and amassing a tidy team, are what every founder wants at the first funding round. It’s a testament to Jeddah’s supportive ecosystem—accelerators and incubators alike—that Blinks can climb so quickly, even if they let their results do most of the talking.

First Fix is a prominent construction company based in Jeddah, specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and civil infrastructure projects. Since its establishment in 2015, the company has completed over 200 projects and employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. Their comprehensive services cater to various sectors within the construction industry. Specific funding details are not publicly disclosed.

Syarah has completely shaken up how Saudis buy cars, swapping dealership haggles for online clicks. If you’ve ever wanted to buy a car from your sofa—and get it delivered to your door, registration sorted—this is the platform making it possible. By untangling the whole car-purchasing process and backing it up with warranties and a 10-day return option, Syarah aims at anyone fed up with old-school motor sales. Their end-to-end service, a proper rarity in the region, has helped thousands of Saudis find their next ride—no paperwork marathon required. Started by Mohammed Al Sagga, Syarah’s meteoric growth is proof that with the right accelerator, even the trickiest markets can be dragged into the digital age.

And that’s exactly why Jeddah’s early-stage startups are breaking into markets with business models once dismissed as impossible here. The city’s appetite for incubators and a strong cap table is only growing.

MR MANDOOB is taking the chaos out of deliveries in Saudi Arabia, especially that last-mile everyone dreads. Their approach isn’t just about speed but using fresh tech to actually solve the knotty bits of regional logistics. With Jeddah’s urban sprawl and booming e-commerce, it’s no wonder they’ve been named among the country’s top 10 startups to keep an eye on. They’re proof that if you tackle a real life headache in your own backyard, you can quickly roll out solutions that attract not just local, but regional interest—something all founders chasing seed funding or prepping a cap table ought to note.

Innovators like MR MANDOOB drive home how crucial logistics and delivery are in the broader startup puzzle, not least for any founder eyeing expansion beyond Jeddah. No use building a unicorn if you can’t actualy get the product to customers, is there?

Quant is carved out a big name for itself in Jeddah’s startup ecosystem, even if the specifics of their tech remain something of a mystery. They’re a regular on innovation rankings and have earned respect thanks to not only investor intrigue but apparently some sharp growth in staff and operational reach. Much like others benefitting from Saudi’s VC funding boom, Quant has found its sweet spot in an ecosystem where early-stage ideas can quickly turn into established companies—all it takes is a bit of ambition and the right angel investors willing to give that first term sheet a look over.

The continued success of Quant and peers is a clear signal that Jeddah is no longer just following Riyadh’s lead in the innovation race – it’s setting its own pace. And while data can be patchy, persistence is plainly paying off for locals determined to build something lasting.

If you’re just setting up, or looking for your next co-working spot, keep an eye on three things—don’t settle for vague words when specifics spice things up, throw in the occasional bridging phrase to help your narrative flow, and don’t forget the founder tip: double-check important documments before that big pitch. As Jeddah’s scene matures, every step you take here can shape your future runway. For more on promising ventures, Arageek’s local coverage is a handy one to have bookmarked.