On its second day, the Investors Arena at Biban Forum 2025, organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority “Monsha’at”, recorded 33 investment commitments with a total value of SAR 6.6 million, directed toward 22 fintech startups. The commitments followed a series of live pitches delivered by 35 startups before a panel of investors and industry experts, highlighting the dynamism of Saudi Arabia’s investment ecosystem and the maturity of the participating business models.

The Investors Arena is one of the forum’s flagship attractions, providing an interactive platform where entrepreneurs and investors come together to showcase innovative solutions and business models. The arena also facilitates one-on-one meetings that open the door to funding opportunities and strategic partnerships, while helping startups better understand market trends and strengthen their product readiness and expansion strategies.

Biban Forum 2025 aims to foster a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem built on innovation and sustainability through specialized programs and initiatives that develop entrepreneurial capabilities and empower SMEs. The forum features more than 85 workshops led by leading local and international experts, covering finance and investment, management, marketing, digital transformation, and global expansion, in addition to presenting more than 10,000 investment opportunities through the Opportunities Platform.

Held over four days at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center under the theme Global Destination for Opportunities, Biban Forum 2025 brings together more than 200 local and international speakers and 1,000 exhibitors, including entrepreneurs, investors, and experts representing over 150 countries worldwide.