Jeddah Fintech Startups

Are you an ambitious startup looking to break into the fintech space? A founder eager to network with industry pioneers and scale your vision? Or an entrepreneur seeking the right guidance to turn big ideas into reality?

Whatever your journey, this is where innovation meets opportunity.

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Startups Program

Why Exhibit at Jeddah Fintech?

Showcasing your startup at Jeddah Fintech opens doors to unparalleled opportunities, including:

🚀 Fintech Startup Pod – A prime space to connect with top investors, regulators, corporate leaders, and fintech pioneers in Saudi Arabia’s booming financial sector. ($2100 incl. pod, lead retrieval & admin fees)

🌟 Unmatched Visibility – Gain exposure across Jeddah Fintech’s website, social media, and marketing campaigns, amplifying your brand to a global audience.

💰 Investor Matchmaking – Get exclusive access to curated introductions with key investors actively seeking fintech innovations.

🏆 Pitch Competition – Take center stage and present your groundbreaking solution for a chance to win equity-free prizes and strategic support to scale your startup.

🎓 Expert Mentorship – Participate in tailored mentorship sessions covering crucial topics like fundraising, navigating the Saudi fintech landscape, scaling, and talent acquisition.

🎟 All-Access Passes – Equip your team with exhibitor passes to maximize networking, learning, and collaboration throughout the event.

🔍 Fintech Insights Stage – Dive deep into emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and real-world fintech applications with industry leaders.

Be part of the fintech revolution at Jeddah Fintech—where innovation meets opportunity!

Fintech Forge Pitch Competition

Jeddah Fintech will award substantial prize money of 1,000,000 SAR to four finalists.

Think your startup has what it takes to compete against the most disruptive fintech innovators? This is your chance to pitch, impress, and win big!

How It Works:

 JEDDAH exhibiting startups will be handpicked by a panel of expert judges before the event.
 Each startup will deliver a 4-minute pitch in front of a live audience and a judging panel, followed by a 2-minute Q&A session.
 Judges will evaluate ideas, market potential, and execution strategies before selecting the top 12 startups for the final round.
 The finalists will compete for four exclusive awards and a prize fund of 1000000 SAR. Winners will be announced at the grand finale, celebrating the most groundbreaking fintech solutions!

đź’ˇ 24 startups. 4-minute pitches. 2-minute Q&As. One epic competition. Are you ready to take the stage?

JUDGES

Ashley Lewis

Managing Partner | Venture Capital

Rana Abdel Latif

Partner | SpeedInvest

Mohammed Alzubi

Founder and Managing Partner | Nama Ventures

Waleed A Alballaa

General Partner | Sukna Ventures

Michele Romanow

Dragon on Dragons’ Den and Co-Founder and Executive Chairman | Clearco

Dr. Mazin Alzaidi

General Partner | STV

Nezar Alhaidar

Director | Fintech Saudi

Emad Kashgari

CEO | 1957 Ventures

Apoorva Sharma

Managing Partner | Stride Ventures

Our awards touch on the main themes of the event

Think you have what it takes to win?


JEDDDAH FINTECH Award

The ultimate recognition for the most visionary fintech startup at Jeddah Fintech! This prestigious award honors a company that not only pushes the boundaries of innovation but also sets the gold standard in governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

The winner will be a trailblazer—combining disruptive ideas with strong governance frameworks to shape the future of fintech. A startup that doesn’t just innovate but leads with integrity and impact. Will it be yours?


The Most Innovative

Innovation! This award celebrates the fintech startup that stands at the forefront of innovation, introducing groundbreaking ideas  and transformative technologies. This award recognises a company that not only sets trends but also propels the industry forward with creativity, ingenuity, and a commitment to global interoperability. This startup shows a global interoperability, creativity and ingenuity.


The Fast Traction Award

The early starter! For the startup under 18 months old that has raised less than SAR 2 million and achieved rapid traction and significant market presence shortly after launch, demonstrating exceptional speed and effectiveness in its business execution. This award recognises the importance of forming valuable alliances and securing investments that propel growth.


Fintech for Good Award

Impact on society! For the startup that has made the most significant positive impact on society. This award recognises companies that leverage financial technology to address social challenges, promote financial inclusion, and contribute to sustainable development. This award recognises startups that prioritise ethical standards and responsible governance.

Think you have what it takes?

Eligibility Criteria

  • Less than SAR 10 million in revenue
  • Raised less than SAR 3 million in funding
  • Fewer than 25 team members
  • Been active for fewer than 5 years
  • Are legally registered and compliant with all relevant regulations and laws in your respective jurisdictions.
  • The product or service must be within the fintech sector.