FY 2025 MENA PE Premium Report
Private equity activity in MENA during 2025 experienced a slowdown in the number of transactions, alongside a modest increase in disclosed deal value.
This MAGNiTT report offers an in-depth analysis of private equity activity in MENA during 2025, including a five-year performance overview, sector trends and preferences, country-level performance across MENA, and the five largest transactions by disclosed value.
This report is a must-read for those seeking key data and insights on MENA’s private equity market.
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📊 Key Takeaways
A closer look into MENA’s Private Equity activity in 2025:
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MENA PE transactions activity declined for the third year in a row, dropping 33% YoY, in line with global PE performance.Â
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A larger share of big transactions was observed in 2025, with disclosed transactions over $1B rising to 18%, up from 4% in 2024, the highest level recorded in the past five years.
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The UAE and Saudi Arabia together accounted for the majority of MENA’s PE activity in both transaction count and disclosed transaction value, with activity rising in Saudi Arabia while slowing in the UAE.
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By sector, MENA’s PE landscape was diversified in terms of both transaction count and disclosed transaction value, with new and emerging sectors gaining prominence after relatively muted activity in previous years.
🎯 Who Should Read This ReportÂ
This report is built for professionals tracking Private Equity activity in MENA markets:
- Investors, GPs & LPs assessing capital discipline and risk appetite.
- Founders & operators building solutions and seeking to understand where capital is most active.
- Policymakers & regulators monitoring private equity activity and private capital participation.
- Consultants & advisors guiding clients and supporting transaction strategy and market entry.
Where is this data from?
The report was created using data from MAGNiTT, the leading VC and PE data platform across the Middle East, Africa, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Southeast Asia. With data on 34,800+ startups, 22,500+ funding rounds, and 1,300+ exits, MAGNiTT offers a comprehensive directory of technology innovation trends. Learn how MAGNiTT can help your business today!
