D360 Bank
About
Saudi licensed digital bank offering accounts, payments and lending entirely through an app; completed a shareholder-approved SAR 1.5 billion capital increase backed by the Public Investment Fund and coordinated by Derayah Financial.
Recent News
UAE Reclaims the MENA Crown. $1.3 Billion and Four Startups That Are Rewriting Arab Tech.
UAE reclaimed the MENA funding crown in H1 2026 with $1.3B, while four notable deals the week of Sept 21–25, 2026 highlighted shifting capital flows: D360 Bank ($439M), Whiteshield ($15M), Think AI ($8M) and AVELIN AI ($3.7M pre-seed).
Startups in Saudi Arabia News
Saudi Arabia's startup ecosystem has grown rapidly to an estimated $41.5B with major activity in fintech, enterprise AI and logistics; several well-known local startups are expanding regionally while D360 Bank led 2026 fundraising. Founders are advised to prioritize paid pilots, localization and tie-ups with large buyers to convert capital into durable businesses.
Week 25: Africa & Middle East Startup Funding Rounds
Startups in Africa, the Middle East and Israel disclosed $566.1M in funding this week, led by a SAR 1.5B (~$400M) capital increase at Saudi digital bank D360 and a $66M raise by Tel Aviv-based cybersecurity newcomer NewCore.