How Saudi entrepreneurs are navigating the shift to public markets

In this Arab News feature, our Founder and General Partner Dr. Mohammed AlMeshekah reflects on the evolving role of IPOs in Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem.

As more founders explore public markets, he underscores the importance of building with scale in mind from day one — with strong governance, financial clarity, and institutional readiness baked in early. For the next generation of Saudi entrepreneurs, IPOs are becoming a viable and increasingly strategic path to long-term value creation.