The Startup Ecosystem of Jeddah
Home to 24% of Saudi Arabia’s startups, Jeddah boasts a vibrant startup ecosystem that is ranked 385 in the world.
CITY RANKING
While Jeddah decreased by 91 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Saudi Arabia remained stable at 2 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Saudi Arabia
Regional Ranking
In Middle East
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Jeddah
Global Rank
Jeddah is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Jeddah’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 186 and in Hardware & IoT, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Saudi Arabia - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 254th - 62 | 2.916 | 0.60 | 0.27 | 2.04 | |
2nd 0 | 385th - 91 | 1.281 | 0.28 | 0.11 | 0.90 | |
3rd new | 563rd new | 0.566 | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.40 | |
4th - 1 | 977th - 282 | 0.168 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.12 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Jeddah
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Jeddah
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 4 startups for Fintech.
In Middle East, Jeddah's Hardware & IoT is in top 220. Jeddah has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Hardware & IoT startups that are represented on our map.
Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 221st in the world. Our database contains 2 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Jeddah's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Jeddah there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Hardware & IoT, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 36% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Jeddah.
2nd
National Rank
12th
Regional Rank
Overview
Jeddah is Saudi Arabia's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 12th in Middle East. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Jeddah is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Salla.
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