Tamara
About
Buy-now-pay-later fintech that raised a large private-debt facility
Recent News
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.
The 11 Fintech Champions of Saudi Arabia
A report finds 11 of MENA’s top 20 fintechs are headquartered in Saudi Arabia, with a combined valuation of about US$13.79 billion, highlighting the Kingdom’s dominance in payments, BNPL, digital banking, insurtech and financial infrastructure. Fintech funding in MENA reached US$1.14 billion in 2025, and early 2026 activity shows strong Saudi fintech investment momentum.
Money20/20 Middle East Returns to Riyadh as Global Fintech Leaders Gather to Shape the Future of Finance
Money20/20 Middle East will return to Riyadh from 14–16 September 2026, bringing regulators, banks, fintech firms, investors and technology leaders together; organisers expect 150 startups and a high-profile speaker and sponsor line-up.
Startups in Saudi Arabia News
Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem is rapidly expanding with heavy investor attention on fintech and AI; the market now hosts roughly 2,508 startups, four unicorns and has attracted over $2.6 billion in VC since 2018. Riyadh remains the central hub, with notable local scale-ups such as Tamara and stc Pay and major AI investments like a US$1.5 billion commitment to Groq.