中東和北非新創公司於 2024 年 3 月獲得創紀錄的 2.54 億美元融資

2024 年 3 月，中東和北非新創公司透過 54 筆交易獲得 2.54 億美元融資，季增 186%。沙烏地阿拉伯、阿聯酋和埃及是最大的資金接受者，其中 SaaS 提供者成為主要接受者。種子輪融資 4,900 萬美元，A 輪新創公司獲得 3,850 萬美元，16 家新創公司獲得總計 175 萬美元的資助。

MENA Startups Witness Significant Funding Surge in March 2024

2024 年 3 月，中東和北非新創企業融資大幅激增

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startup ecosystem has experienced a remarkable surge in funding during March 2024, securing a whopping $254 million through 54 deals. This represents a substantial increase of 186% month-on-month (MoM) compared to the $88.7 million raised in February and a modest year-on-year (YoY) uptick of 1.17% against the $251 million garnered in March 2023.

2024 年 3 月，中東和北非 (MENA) 新創企業生態系統的融資大幅增加，透過 54 筆交易籌集了高達 2.54 億美元的資金。與 2 月籌集的 8,870 萬美元相比，這意味著環比 (MoM) 大幅增長 186%；與 2023 年 3 月籌集的 2.51 億美元相比，同比 (YoY) 小幅增長 1.17%。

Saudi Arabia Dominates, Egypt and UAE Follow

沙烏地阿拉伯占主導地位，埃及和阿聯酋緊隨其後

Saudi Arabia emerged as the leading investment destination, accounting for $198 million across 25 transactions. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) secured the second spot with $39 million raised through 12 startups, while Egypt came in third place with $7 million secured by eight startups.

沙烏地阿拉伯成為主要投資目的地，25 筆交易金額達 1.98 億美元。阿拉伯聯合大公國 (UAE) 透過 12 家新創公司籌集了 3,900 萬美元，位居第二，而埃及則位居第三，透過 8 家新創公司籌集了 700 萬美元。

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Shines

軟體即服務（SaaS）大放異彩

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers took center stage, securing the lion's share of funding with $130.6 million across nine deals. Fintech followed closely with $40 million invested through 12 transactions, while e-commerce startups collectively raised $18 million.

軟體即服務 (SaaS) 供應商佔據了舞台中心，在 9 筆交易中獲得了 1.306 億美元的最大資金份額。金融科技緊隨其後，透過 12 筆交易投資了 4,000 萬美元，而電子商務新創公司總共籌集了 1,800 萬美元。

Shift towards B2B Investment

轉向B2B投資

A notable trend in March 2024 was the decrease in investment directed towards the business-to-customer (B2C) model, which obtained $48 million, representing 19% of the total investment. In contrast, the business-to-business (B2B) sector attracted the majority share, securing $188 million, accounting for 74% of the total rounds.

2024 年 3 月的一個顯著趨勢是針對企業對客戶 (B2C) 模式的投資減少，該模式獲得 4,800 萬美元，佔總投資的 19%。相較之下，企業對企業 (B2B) 領域吸引了大部分份額，融資額達 1.88 億美元，佔融資總額的 74%。

Mergers and Acquisitions Gain Momentum

併購勢頭強勁

Several mergers and acquisitions (M&As) made headlines in March 2024, including Egypt's MNT-Halan acquiring Pakistan's Advans Microfinance Bank. This move underscored the growing trend of consolidation in the region's fintech landscape.

2024 年 3 月，幾起併購 (M&A) 成為頭條新聞，包括埃及的 MNT-Halan 收購巴基斯坦的 Advans 小額信貸銀行。此舉凸顯了該地區金融科技領域整合的不斷成長趨勢。

Funding Surge Reverses Q1 Decline

資金激增扭轉第一季下降趨勢

The surge in investment activity in March 2024 reversed the downward trend observed in January and February 2024. Despite this uptick, the total funding for Q1 2024 stands at $429 million across 129 funding rounds, which is still 62% lower than the corresponding period last year.

2024 年 3 月投資活動激增，扭轉了 2024 年 1 月和 2 月的下降趨勢。儘管有所上升，2024 年第一季 129 輪融資的總融資額為 4.29 億美元，仍比去年同期低 62% 。

Cautious Optimism Prevails

謹慎樂觀情緒盛行

While the recent funding surge provides a glimmer of hope, industry experts remain cautious about declaring a full recovery for the MENA startup ecosystem. They emphasize the need for sustained investment and support to ensure long-term growth and resilience.

儘管最近的資金激增帶來了一線希望，但行業專家對於宣布中東和北非新創企業生態系統全面復甦仍持謹慎態度。他們強調需要持續投資和支持，以確保長期成長和復原力。