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News, Sat, Nov 08, 2025 | Jumada al-Awwal 17, 1447
Up to $2m pledged to 13 fintech startups at Biban Investors’ Arena
Saudi Arabia:
The Investors’ Arena at Biban Forum 2025, recorded
37 investment intentions during day two, with a total value of SR7.4 million
($1.97 million).
These were directed toward 13 fintech startups
following a series of live pitches presented by the companies before a panel of
investors and experts, reflecting the vibrancy of Saudi Arabia’s investment
environment and the maturity of the participating startups’ business models.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the
Investors’ Arena is one of the forum’s key events, offering an interactive
platform that brings together entrepreneurs and investors to showcase innovative
solutions and business models, hold instant meetings that open doors to funding
opportunities and strategic partnerships.
It also enables companies to better understand
market trends and enhance the readiness of their products and expansion
strategies.
Biban 2025 aims to strengthen a dynamic
entrepreneurial ecosystem built on innovation and sustainability through
specialized programs and initiatives focused on developing entrepreneurial
capabilities and empowering small and medium-sized enterprises.
The forum hosted more than 85 workshops led by
local and international experts, focusing on areas such as finance and
investment, management, marketing, digital transformation, and global expansion.
It also features over 10,000 investment opportunities showcased on the Forsah
platform.
The forum, organized by the Small and Medium
Enterprises General Authority is being held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and
Conference Center under the theme “A Global Destination for Opportunities.”
It brings together more than 200 local and
international speakers, 1,000 exhibitors from among entrepreneurs, investors,
and experts, representing over 150 countries around the world.