Riyadh : The Investors Arena at the Biban Forum 2025, organised by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) of Saudi Arabia, recorded investment deals totalling SAR 3.8 million directed to eight startups in the financial technology (fintech) sector during the second day of the forum.
The deals followed a series of interactive presentations by eighteen startups before a panel of investors and experts in the entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem.
The sessions also witnessed nineteen investment intents, reflecting the growing dynamism of the venture capital sector, the maturity of business models among Saudi startups, and the advancement of the Kingdom’s entrepreneurial financing environment, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and promote innovation in the national economy.
The Investors Arena is one of the forum’s key events, providing an interactive platform that brings together entrepreneurs and investors to showcase innovative solutions and promising business models, conduct direct meetings offering funding opportunities and strategic partnerships, and enable startups to enhance their investment readiness and align with local and global market trends.
The forum aims to establish a stimulating entrepreneurial environment built on innovation and sustainability through specialised programs and initiatives to develop entrepreneurial capabilities and empower SMEs.
Biban Forum 2025 features more than 85 specialised workshops led by local and international experts focusing on financing, investment, management, marketing, digital transformation, and global expansion. It also showcases over 10,000 investment opportunities through the opportunities platform.
The four-day forum, held under the theme “Global Destination for Opportunities,” brings together more than 200 local and international speakers and 1,000 exhibitors, including entrepreneurs, investors, and experts from over 150 countries, underscoring Biban Forum’s status as a global platform uniting innovators, financiers, and decision-makers to drive growth in the Kingdom’s economic and entrepreneurial sectors.
