23-07-2025
Licensed foreign startups rise to 550 by mid-2025 in Saudi Arabia
The number of foreign startups licensed under the Entrepreneur license by the Ministry of Investment (MISA) in Saudi Arabia increased to 550 by mid-2025, marking a 118% growth compared to mid-2024.
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at) issued 364 licenses for business incubators and accelerators across the Kingdom.
The Entrepreneur license, issued by MISA for startups, is one of the Ministry's key initiatives designed to empower stakeholders within the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
It enables both international and local entrepreneurs to easily establish their ventures in partnership with partners from around the world.
