Bloomberg: Saudi startups are increasingly turning to debt financing, with venture capital investments in the kingdom falling by nearly a third, to $1 billion in the first nine months of 2026. The move to debt is driven by investor caution due to regional conflicts and the founders' desire to avoid a drop in business valuation. Against this background, international lenders are increasing their presence in the market: Indian Stride Ventures has already invested approximately $90 million in Saudi projects over the past year.