In 2020, pre-seed startups at the prototype company development stage were the largest share at about 40 percent. Most startups were based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt as they have established growing entrepreneurship ecosystems.
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Share of pre-seed startups in the Middle East and Africa region in 2020, by development stage
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Wamda. (February 11, 2020). Share of pre-seed startups in the Middle East and Africa region in 2020, by development stage [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 02, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1128729/mena-startup-share-by-development-stage/
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