The Investors Arena at Biban Forum 2025, organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority “Monsha’at,” recorded investment deals totaling SAR 3.8 million directed toward eight startups in the fintech sector during the second day of the forum, following a series of interactive pitches presented by 18 startups before a panel of investors and experts in the entrepreneurship and investment ecosystem.

The sessions also witnessed the submission of 19 investment interests, reflecting the growing dynamism of the venture capital sector, the maturity of Saudi startup business models, and the continued development of the Kingdom’s entrepreneurial financing environment, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives to support SMEs and foster innovation within the national economy.

The Investors Arena is considered one of the forum’s key activities, providing an interactive platform that brings together entrepreneurs and investors to showcase innovative solutions and promising business models, while enabling direct meetings that create funding opportunities and strategic partnerships. The platform also supports startups in enhancing their investment readiness and understanding local and global market trends.

The forum aims to strengthen an innovation and sustainability driven entrepreneurial environment through specialized programs and initiatives designed to develop entrepreneurial capabilities and empower SMEs.

Biban Forum 2025 is hosting more than 85 specialized workshops presented by leading local and international experts, focusing on finance, investment, management, marketing, digital transformation, and global expansion, in addition to showcasing more than 10,000 investment opportunities through the Opportunities Platform.

The four-day forum continues at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center under the theme Global Destination for Opportunities, with participation from more than 200 local and international speakers and 1,000 exhibitors, including entrepreneurs, investors, and experts representing more than 150 countries, reinforcing Biban’s position as a global platform bringing together innovators, financiers, and decision-makers in an environment that supports economic sectors and entrepreneurship growth in the Kingdom.