Vision Ventures

Vision Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, founded by experienced entrepreneurs dedicated to supporting innovative startups at the Seed and Series A stages across various industries. With a philosophy of being "By Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs," Vision Ventures aims to empower startups by providing hands-on assistance in critical areas such as marketing, sales, product development, financial planning, and growth strategies. The firm boasts a combined experience of over 90 years among its team members, who bring diverse backgrounds and insights from working with multinational and multicultural teams. Vision Ventures is committed to helping entrepreneurs realize their visions and drive meaningful change in a competitive business landscape.

Kais Al-Essa

Founding Partner and CEO

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Lola Do

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Lola Do Inc. is a tech-driven FoodTech company elevating the gifting industry and bringing it into the digital age through customization and innovation. The company has rapidly expanded across the GCC, launching in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

MoneyHash

Seed Round in 2025
MoneyHash streamlines payment processes for businesses by offering a unified API that integrates various pay-in and pay-out rails. It provides a customizable checkout experience, optimizes transaction routing to minimize fraud failures, and offers centralized reporting.

Ejari

Seed Round in 2024
Ejari is a real estate technology company that simplifies the rental process for both tenants and landlords. It offers a 'rent now, pay later' service, allowing tenants to secure a property upfront and then pay for it in monthly installments. Ejari handles all necessary paperwork and provides support throughout the process.

Quantum Platform

Seed Round in 2024
Quantum Platform is a business-to-business product platform that specializes in providing data-driven sampling solutions. The company utilizes intelligent e-process integration to offer targeted sampling services, specifically designed to engage active online shoppers based on defined criteria, thereby driving conversion rates. Quantum collaborates with global fast-moving consumer goods companies and a range of exclusive online businesses, ensuring that samples are delivered directly to the target audience's doorstep. In addition to its core sampling solutions, the company also develops specialized targeted market research and product testing campaigns, leveraging intelligent matching, feedback, and analytics to help enterprises improve their business outcomes and profitability.

Astra Nova

Seed Round in 2024
Astra Nova is a Web3 gaming company that immerses players in an inter-dimensional conflict between avatars of Chaos and Order. In its flagship product, players engage in a dynamic 3rd Person Action Adventure RPG, exploring a richly developed planet while battling to unite factions against a looming threat known as The Accretion. The game features customizable characters and specialties, with gameplay enhanced by a unique Companion System that allows players to integrate both story-based and NFT-powered characters. Astra Nova also includes a diplomatic aspect through a resource management game mode and an NFT-compatible Outpost System. With a focus on community value, the game boasts AAA quality graphics, multi-chain compatibility, and elements such as a two-tier token economy and NFT staking pools, enabling play-and-earn mechanics and enhancing player agency. This innovative approach aims to transform gaming experiences for audiences in MENA and SEA regions, emphasizing community-driven storytelling and user-generated content.

Spare

Seed Round in 2023
Spare is a micro-savings application that offers tools for account information and payment initiation, aimed at enhancing financial product development. By leveraging open banking technology, Spare enables access to transaction data and personal account information, such as account names and balances, from various financial institutions. This functionality allows developers to create customized checkout experiences, facilitating improved financial management for users.

Nearpay

Series A in 2023
Based in Saudi Arabia, Nearpay is a fintech company dedicated to simplifying merchant payments. They develop innovative payment infrastructure solutions tailored for banks, payment providers, and SaaS startups.

Cognna

Seed Round in 2023
Cognna is a SaaS cybersecurity company that specializes in using cognitive technology to bolster security operations. It offers innovative solutions for proactive threat detection, anomaly identification, and adaptive risk management. The company's mission is to simplify complex forensic analysis and equip security analysts with intelligence insights, enabling them to gain comprehensive understanding of threats and ensure full regulatory compliance.

Munjz

Series A in 2023
Founded in 2017, Munjz operates a mobile application that connects licensed professionals with customers seeking various home services such as plumbing, electrical work, appliance repair, cleaning, and furniture assembly. It also offers maintenance packages for homes and facilities.

VUZ

Series B in 2022
VUZ is a prominent immersive social application that specializes in delivering XR and Metaverse digital experiences, enhancing the realism of virtual interactions. Launched in 2017, the company operates from offices in Los Angeles, Dubai, and Riyadh. VUZ offers the world's largest premium library of exclusive immersive content, featuring over 20,000 hours of material that spans entertainment, creators, and sports, along with XR, VR, and AR experiences accessible from virtually anywhere. The platform's primary goal is to foster connections among users by providing authentic immersive experiences, effectively eliminating barriers related to travel, time, and access for billions globally. By streaming live events such as sports, talk shows, and music, VUZ enables users to engage with these experiences in a uniquely immersive manner, leveraging advanced technologies for an enriched social interaction.

Faceki

Seed Round in 2022
Faceki is an online fraud prevention platform specializing in solutions such as KYC, KYB, KYT, AML, and biometric authentication. The company employs advanced facial recognition technology to enhance security and streamline user access for organizations. By offering a cloud-based platform that integrates seamlessly with various online applications and websites, Faceki simplifies the onboarding and login processes for users, making them more secure and accessible. The company's focus on creating user-friendly experiences helps businesses effectively combat fraud while providing a reliable and efficient method for identity verification.

Bayzat

Venture Round in 2022
Bayzat is a technology software-as-a-service company that provides insurance, payroll, and human resources software solutions for businesses. Its platform automates and enhances insurance administration and HR tasks by offering an online insurance marketplace that lets organizations compare and purchase health policies in the United Arab Emirates, along with car insurance services. The company also offers Bayzat Benefits to help users view benefits and exclusions, networks, and nearby providers, and provides payroll automation and HR management tools such as employee records and time-off tracking. Bayzat operates in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia and serves thousands of clients, supporting over 80,000 employees. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Dubai, it focuses on streamlining policy placement, transparent comparison, and integrated payroll and HR workflows to improve employee experience and cost efficiency.

Foodics

Series C in 2022
Foodics is a cloud-based restaurant management platform that runs on an iPad, offering point-of-sale transactions, inventory management, employee scheduling, loyalty programs, e-commerce, and a management dashboard. The system integrates an iPad kitchen display, menu management, notifications, call center, and inventory and supply chain capabilities to provide a holistic view of operations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia, Foodics serves restaurants, food trucks, cafes, and quick-service chains in the Middle East, with thousands of customers and real-time operational insights. The platform supports English and Arabic, offers various add-on apps, and aims to streamline sales, logistics, and customer relationships to help clients increase revenues and enhance dining experiences.

Munjz

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2017, Munjz operates a mobile application that connects licensed professionals with customers seeking various home services such as plumbing, electrical work, appliance repair, cleaning, and furniture assembly. It also offers maintenance packages for homes and facilities.

Haseel

Series A in 2022
Haseel is a mobile-only e-commerce platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializing in the delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2018, the company offers an online grocery application that allows users to easily order seasonal produce at competitive prices. Haseel's platform is designed to provide a convenient shopping experience, enabling customers to select high-quality crops and have them delivered to their preferred location. By leveraging digital technology, Haseel aims to meet the modern consumer's needs for accessible and affordable grocery options.

Gathern

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2016, Gathern is a Saudi Arabian-based company operating a platform that facilitates bookings of chalets and villas for travelers. It connects guests with various vacation rentals and enables hosts to monetize their properties hassle-free.

RedBox

Seed Round in 2022
RedBox operates a smart parcel locker service for online shoppers. It enables selected partners to receive deliveries at secure boxes seven days a week.

Nearpay

Seed Round in 2022
Based in Saudi Arabia, Nearpay is a fintech company dedicated to simplifying merchant payments. They develop innovative payment infrastructure solutions tailored for banks, payment providers, and SaaS startups.

Brimore

Series A in 2022
Brimore operates a social commerce platform that connects emerging brand owners with a network of resellers. These resellers market and sell the products of these brands using social media, providing nationwide coverage for the brands. The platform uses data analytics to facilitate this connection between emerging brands and individual distributors across Egypt's 27 governorates, enabling small local manufacturers to directly reach consumers through freelance sales agents.

Brimore

Series A in 2022
Brimore operates a social commerce platform that connects emerging brand owners with a network of resellers. These resellers market and sell the products of these brands using social media, providing nationwide coverage for the brands. The platform uses data analytics to facilitate this connection between emerging brands and individual distributors across Egypt's 27 governorates, enabling small local manufacturers to directly reach consumers through freelance sales agents.

Rewaa

Series A in 2022
Rewaa is a company that specializes in cloud-based inventory management software aimed at simplifying the e-commerce operations of retailers. By integrating physical stores with online marketplaces, Rewaa enables retailers to list their in-store products online with minimal operational and marketing costs. The platform automates various functions, including inventory management, order processing, and invoicing, allowing retailers to manage sales and suppliers efficiently. With the Rewaa Cashier System, products in physical stores are automatically listed online, eliminating the need for separate inventories for online sales. This integration also allows physical locations to serve as shipping centers, facilitating quicker order fulfillment and reducing employment costs. Overall, Rewaa aims to streamline e-commerce processes for retailers, enhancing their ability to sell across multiple channels effectively.

Munjz

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2017, Munjz operates a mobile application that connects licensed professionals with customers seeking various home services such as plumbing, electrical work, appliance repair, cleaning, and furniture assembly. It also offers maintenance packages for homes and facilities.

Hello World Kids

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2015, Hello World Kids is a Jordan-based company specializing in teaching computer programming to children aged six to twelve. Through its online learning platform, the company offers coding education for students, teachers, and schools up to level 6.

Calo

Seed Round in 2021
Calo is a direct-to-consumer food tech company offering personalized meal subscriptions. Its app automatically calculates users' caloric and macronutrient needs, delivering ready-to-eat meals portioned to fit their fitness goals. The app matches users with chef-prepared meals, ensuring high-quality food convenient for busy lifestyles.

Tamatem

Series B in 2021
Tamatem Inc. is a mobile gaming studio and publishing company based in Amman, Jordan, with an additional office in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2013, Tamatem focuses on developing and localizing mobile games specifically for Arabic-speaking smartphone users. The company partners with international studios and developers to adapt and culturally relevantize various game genres, including racing, RPG-MMO, strategy, puzzle, and trivia. With a strong emphasis on user acquisition, distribution, and monetization, Tamatem has successfully published over 40 games, achieving more than 50 million downloads. The company employs a team of 26 people dedicated to optimizing and managing mobile game success in the MENA market.

MUNCH:ON

Series A in 2021
MUNCH:ON is a food tech startup that has cracked the subscription space in the UAE & KSA, focusing on offering meals from the best restaurants at a significant discount and with free delivery. The company has invested heavily in its scheduling, bundling and order prediction software which has enabled it to achieve massive cost savings for its restaurant partners that they then pass on to their users, often offering up to a 55% discount vs. restaurants' regular price. Whether it's employees ordering from their company's curated menu or users ordering for their families at home, the platform takes the usual hassle and cost out of food delivery in a financially (and environmentally) sustainable manner for all stakeholders

Raqamyah Platform

Seed Round in 2021
Raqamyah is a regulated peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, operating under the supervision of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA). The company focuses on providing financial solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by connecting them directly with individual financiers. Through its innovative technology, Raqamyah offers a variety of financing options, including working capital, inventory financing, point-of-sale financing, and purchase order financing. This approach enables SMEs to access fast and affordable funding, supporting their growth and development in a competitive market.

Haseel

Seed Round in 2021
Haseel is a mobile-only e-commerce platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializing in the delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2018, the company offers an online grocery application that allows users to easily order seasonal produce at competitive prices. Haseel's platform is designed to provide a convenient shopping experience, enabling customers to select high-quality crops and have them delivered to their preferred location. By leveraging digital technology, Haseel aims to meet the modern consumer's needs for accessible and affordable grocery options.

Rain

Series A in 2021
Rain is a regulated digital currency exchange and custodian in the Middle East, founded in 2017 and based in Manama, Bahrain. It operates a licensed trading platform that enables clients to buy, sell, and store digital assets within a secure and compliant regulatory framework.

Syarah

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2015, Syarah operates an online marketplace for buying and selling new and used cars. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company streamlines car purchases by connecting buyers directly with sellers, offering daily updated listings and facilitating financing options through various banks.

Sarwa

Series B in 2021
Sarwa Digital Wealth Limited is a privately owned investment advisory that simplifies the investment process through the use of advanced technology. The company has developed an automated investment management platform aimed at facilitating long-term financial growth for its clients. By integrating proven investment strategies with innovative technology, Sarwa reduces costs associated with investing while educating users on personal finance and investment principles. This approach allows customers to make diversified investments, ultimately enhancing their potential for better returns. Sarwa's commitment to making investing accessible and affordable positions it as a notable player in the financial advisory sector.

POSRocket

Venture Round in 2021
POSRocket specializes in manufacturing cloud-based point-of-sale systems for various businesses such as restaurants, retail shops, and service providers. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Amman, Jordan.

RedBox

Seed Round in 2021
RedBox operates a smart parcel locker service for online shoppers. It enables selected partners to receive deliveries at secure boxes seven days a week.

Gathern

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2016, Gathern is a Saudi Arabian-based company operating a platform that facilitates bookings of chalets and villas for travelers. It connects guests with various vacation rentals and enables hosts to monetize their properties hassle-free.

Trella

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2018, Trella is a Cairo-based company that operates an online platform connecting shippers with carriers. It aims to enhance efficiency for drivers, create job opportunities, and reduce costs for shippers while providing real-time shipment tracking.

Marn.io

Seed Round in 2021
Marn is an hourly work solutions platform connecting Saudi businesses with thousands of Saudi job seekers in Retail, hospitality, F&B, and Hajj industries. As one of the first Saudi on-demand hourly staffing platform, Marn has had the trust of hundreds of well-known brands and hundred thousands of job seekers. Marn enables businesses to hire hourly staff to manage customers during peak hours and high seasons. All employees are fully vetted through interviews and tests that are prerequisites for joining the platform. Brands using Marn for recruiting save time and effort by letting our technology manage interviews, training, placement, shift scheduling, worker payments, performance reports, and task evaluation. Marn offers other services such as mystery shopper for hotels and retail, and sports events management. Learn more at Marn.io

Marn

Seed Round in 2021
Marn provides easy-to-use cloud POS solutions to clients who manage SMEs to get you all they want, to manage their store, and more.

Gathern

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2016, Gathern is a Saudi Arabian-based company operating a platform that facilitates bookings of chalets and villas for travelers. It connects guests with various vacation rentals and enables hosts to monetize their properties hassle-free.

VUZ

Series A in 2021
VUZ is a prominent immersive social application that specializes in delivering XR and Metaverse digital experiences, enhancing the realism of virtual interactions. Launched in 2017, the company operates from offices in Los Angeles, Dubai, and Riyadh. VUZ offers the world's largest premium library of exclusive immersive content, featuring over 20,000 hours of material that spans entertainment, creators, and sports, along with XR, VR, and AR experiences accessible from virtually anywhere. The platform's primary goal is to foster connections among users by providing authentic immersive experiences, effectively eliminating barriers related to travel, time, and access for billions globally. By streaming live events such as sports, talk shows, and music, VUZ enables users to engage with these experiences in a uniquely immersive manner, leveraging advanced technologies for an enriched social interaction.

Brimore

Seed Round in 2021
Brimore operates a social commerce platform that connects emerging brand owners with a network of resellers. These resellers market and sell the products of these brands using social media, providing nationwide coverage for the brands. The platform uses data analytics to facilitate this connection between emerging brands and individual distributors across Egypt's 27 governorates, enabling small local manufacturers to directly reach consumers through freelance sales agents.

Quantum Platform

Seed Round in 2021
Quantum Platform is a business-to-business product platform that specializes in providing data-driven sampling solutions. The company utilizes intelligent e-process integration to offer targeted sampling services, specifically designed to engage active online shoppers based on defined criteria, thereby driving conversion rates. Quantum collaborates with global fast-moving consumer goods companies and a range of exclusive online businesses, ensuring that samples are delivered directly to the target audience's doorstep. In addition to its core sampling solutions, the company also develops specialized targeted market research and product testing campaigns, leveraging intelligent matching, feedback, and analytics to help enterprises improve their business outcomes and profitability.

Raqamyah Platform

Seed Round in 2021
Raqamyah is a regulated peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, operating under the supervision of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA). The company focuses on providing financial solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by connecting them directly with individual financiers. Through its innovative technology, Raqamyah offers a variety of financing options, including working capital, inventory financing, point-of-sale financing, and purchase order financing. This approach enables SMEs to access fast and affordable funding, supporting their growth and development in a competitive market.

Buseet

Convertible Note in 2021
Buseet Corporation is a shared mobility startup based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in developing an online platform for booking bus rides. Founded in 2016, the platform allows users to easily select their pickup and drop-off points, pay with a credit card, and access information about their driver and bus. Buseet focuses on improving the daily commute for families by offering a one-step booking service that utilizes saved locations and provides options for nearby stations. The platform also features fixed routes and times for air-conditioned buses, along with personalized customer support, enabling users to efficiently plan their daily transportation needs.

Haseel

Funding Round in 2020
Haseel is a mobile-only e-commerce platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializing in the delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2018, the company offers an online grocery application that allows users to easily order seasonal produce at competitive prices. Haseel's platform is designed to provide a convenient shopping experience, enabling customers to select high-quality crops and have them delivered to their preferred location. By leveraging digital technology, Haseel aims to meet the modern consumer's needs for accessible and affordable grocery options.

Salla

Series A in 2020
Salla is a Saudi-based e-commerce platform enabling users to establish their online stores in Arabic. It offers custom branding, inventory management via web or app, and tools such as automatic invoices, customer database, discounts, and more.

RedBox

Seed Round in 2020
RedBox operates a smart parcel locker service for online shoppers. It enables selected partners to receive deliveries at secure boxes seven days a week.

Cartlow

Seed Round in 2020
Cartlow operates an online marketplace for shopping, specializing in the sale of refurbished, open-box, and certified goods. Its product categories include electronics, appliances, fashion, books, games, and accessories. Founded in 2019, Cartlow is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Calo

Seed Round in 2020
Calo is a direct-to-consumer food tech company offering personalized meal subscriptions. Its app automatically calculates users' caloric and macronutrient needs, delivering ready-to-eat meals portioned to fit their fitness goals. The app matches users with chef-prepared meals, ensuring high-quality food convenient for busy lifestyles.

POSRocket

Series B in 2020
POSRocket specializes in manufacturing cloud-based point-of-sale systems for various businesses such as restaurants, retail shops, and service providers. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Amman, Jordan.

Salla

Seed Round in 2020
Salla is a Saudi-based e-commerce platform enabling users to establish their online stores in Arabic. It offers custom branding, inventory management via web or app, and tools such as automatic invoices, customer database, discounts, and more.

Chefaa

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2017, Chefaa is a Cairo-based company that develops a smart medicine system application. It connects users with local pharmacies for online medication orders and provides medication reminders.

Trella

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2018, Trella is a Cairo-based company that operates an online platform connecting shippers with carriers. It aims to enhance efficiency for drivers, create job opportunities, and reduce costs for shippers while providing real-time shipment tracking.

Emrgo

Seed Round in 2020
Emrgo is a specialized firm focusing on emerging private markets in the capital markets sector. It identifies overlooked opportunities by combining deep market insights with innovative fintech solutions.

Munjz

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2017, Munjz operates a mobile application that connects licensed professionals with customers seeking various home services such as plumbing, electrical work, appliance repair, cleaning, and furniture assembly. It also offers maintenance packages for homes and facilities.

Brimore

Seed Round in 2020
Brimore operates a social commerce platform that connects emerging brand owners with a network of resellers. These resellers market and sell the products of these brands using social media, providing nationwide coverage for the brands. The platform uses data analytics to facilitate this connection between emerging brands and individual distributors across Egypt's 27 governorates, enabling small local manufacturers to directly reach consumers through freelance sales agents.

Tamara

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Tamara is a prominent shopping and payments platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and serves the GCC region. Founded in September 2020 by Abdulmajeed Alsukhan and his partners, the company aims to revolutionize shopping, payment, and banking experiences. With a workforce of over 350 employees, Tamara operates additional offices in the UAE, Egypt, Germany, and Vietnam. The platform empowers merchants by providing flexible payment solutions, including installment options, through its application programming interfaces and plugins. This functionality enhances customer experiences and boosts sales for merchants. Tamara has established a robust customer base of 6 million and collaborates with over 15,000 partner merchants, which include both leading global brands and local small and medium enterprises. The company has successfully raised significant funding, highlighting its strong market presence and growth potential.

VUZ

Series A in 2020
VUZ is a prominent immersive social application that specializes in delivering XR and Metaverse digital experiences, enhancing the realism of virtual interactions. Launched in 2017, the company operates from offices in Los Angeles, Dubai, and Riyadh. VUZ offers the world's largest premium library of exclusive immersive content, featuring over 20,000 hours of material that spans entertainment, creators, and sports, along with XR, VR, and AR experiences accessible from virtually anywhere. The platform's primary goal is to foster connections among users by providing authentic immersive experiences, effectively eliminating barriers related to travel, time, and access for billions globally. By streaming live events such as sports, talk shows, and music, VUZ enables users to engage with these experiences in a uniquely immersive manner, leveraging advanced technologies for an enriched social interaction.

Calo

Seed Round in 2020
Calo is a direct-to-consumer food tech company offering personalized meal subscriptions. Its app automatically calculates users' caloric and macronutrient needs, delivering ready-to-eat meals portioned to fit their fitness goals. The app matches users with chef-prepared meals, ensuring high-quality food convenient for busy lifestyles.

Quantum Platform

Seed Round in 2020
Quantum Platform is a business-to-business product platform that specializes in providing data-driven sampling solutions. The company utilizes intelligent e-process integration to offer targeted sampling services, specifically designed to engage active online shoppers based on defined criteria, thereby driving conversion rates. Quantum collaborates with global fast-moving consumer goods companies and a range of exclusive online businesses, ensuring that samples are delivered directly to the target audience's doorstep. In addition to its core sampling solutions, the company also develops specialized targeted market research and product testing campaigns, leveraging intelligent matching, feedback, and analytics to help enterprises improve their business outcomes and profitability.

The Chefz

Seed Round in 2020
The Chefz is a gourmet food and sweets delivery platform based in Riyadh that connects users with top elite restaurants, bakeries, and chocolate stores. Through its mobile application, available on both Android and iOS, customers can conveniently order a diverse range of meals and desserts. The platform not only facilitates instant order tracking but also offers flexible payment options, ensuring a seamless experience from selection to delivery. By focusing on high-quality food providers, The Chefz aims to elevate the culinary experience for its users, bringing gourmet offerings directly to their doorsteps.

Sarwa

Series A in 2020
Sarwa Digital Wealth Limited is a privately owned investment advisory that simplifies the investment process through the use of advanced technology. The company has developed an automated investment management platform aimed at facilitating long-term financial growth for its clients. By integrating proven investment strategies with innovative technology, Sarwa reduces costs associated with investing while educating users on personal finance and investment principles. This approach allows customers to make diversified investments, ultimately enhancing their potential for better returns. Sarwa's commitment to making investing accessible and affordable positions it as a notable player in the financial advisory sector.

QiDZ

Seed Round in 2019
QiDZ is a mobile platform that connects parents with after-school, entertainment, and education vendors, helping families discover, plan, and book activities for kids. The app offers a curated selection of kid-friendly experiences, deals, and dining options, providing an easy, one-stop destination to search and book activities online. By linking families with vendors and facilitating instant online bookings, QiDZ aims to simplify family outings and support vendors in reaching a targeted audience. The company originated in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

MyU

Seed Round in 2019
MyU is a smartphone application that enhances communication within school communities by serving as an internal social network for students, faculty, and organizations. The platform allows users to send real-time announcements and notifications, facilitating interactions such as class updates, event promotions, and inquiries about assignments or exams. With features that enable the attachment of photos and voice messages, MyU provides a user-friendly way for educators to connect with students without the need to share personal contact information. The app operates as a cloud-based service, requiring no integration with existing school systems, making it accessible and straightforward for educational institutions to adopt.

Cartlow

Seed Round in 2019
Cartlow operates an online marketplace for shopping, specializing in the sale of refurbished, open-box, and certified goods. Its product categories include electronics, appliances, fashion, books, games, and accessories. Founded in 2019, Cartlow is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Calo

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Calo is a direct-to-consumer food tech company offering personalized meal subscriptions. Its app automatically calculates users' caloric and macronutrient needs, delivering ready-to-eat meals portioned to fit their fitness goals. The app matches users with chef-prepared meals, ensuring high-quality food convenient for busy lifestyles.

POSRocket

Series A in 2019
POSRocket specializes in manufacturing cloud-based point-of-sale systems for various businesses such as restaurants, retail shops, and service providers. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Amman, Jordan.

Gathern

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2016, Gathern is a Saudi Arabian-based company operating a platform that facilitates bookings of chalets and villas for travelers. It connects guests with various vacation rentals and enables hosts to monetize their properties hassle-free.

Nakheel

Seed Round in 2019
We help farmers to get early alerts about red palm weevil infestation in palm trees farms through our innovative solution.We utilize state of arts technology to build low cost low power IoT sensor that works together with cloud based services to shape seamless IoT solution for Agriculture

Shroo7

Seed Round in 2019
Shroo7 is an educational technology company based in Saudi Arabia, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing an online learning platform that offers a range of educational tools and resources. The platform provides students with access to on-demand video courses and recorded lectures across various subjects, catering specifically to Arabic-speaking audiences. By focusing on quality and safety, Shroo7 aims to enhance productivity and knowledge acquisition among learners, positioning itself as a valuable resource in the realm of online education.

Mntrni

Seed Round in 2019
Mntrni is a mobile application founded in 2017, based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, that facilitates remote connections between individuals and specialists across various fields. The application offers mentoring services targeted at individuals, businesses, and young people, available on both Android and iOS platforms. Mntrni's platform focuses on providing a technical space for users to communicate with reliable experts, enabling them to receive guidance and advice for personal and professional development. Additionally, the app includes features such as date reminder appointment booking, online meeting capabilities, and appointment confirmation notifications, aiming to enhance the user experience and streamline access to valuable consultancy services.

Dabchy

Seed Round in 2019
Dabchy SARL, established in 2016 by Ameni Mansouri, Ghazi Ketata, and Osama Mahjoub, operates an online peer-to-peer fashion marketplace based in Tunis, Tunisia. The platform facilitates the buying, selling, exchanging, and reviewing of new and used clothing items, shoes, jewelry, accessories, bags, and beauty products. It combines elements of a social network and forum, allowing users to interact through likes, comments, and fashion tips.

Munjz

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2017, Munjz operates a mobile application that connects licensed professionals with customers seeking various home services such as plumbing, electrical work, appliance repair, cleaning, and furniture assembly. It also offers maintenance packages for homes and facilities.

Shezlong

Seed Round in 2019
Shezlong is an online mental health platform based in Cairo, Egypt, established in 2014. It is recognized as the first and largest online psychotherapy service targeting Arabic-speaking individuals, primarily in the MENA region but also serving clients in over 85 countries worldwide. The platform connects users with licensed therapists through video sessions, ensuring privacy and convenience. Shezlong offers a comprehensive range of services, including access to informative blogs, psychometric assessments, and personalized therapist recommendations, all designed to support users in their mental wellness journey. With a network of over 350 therapists, Shezlong aims to empower both clients and mental health professionals, making professional counseling accessible and integrated into users' daily lives.

Taskty.com

Seed Round in 2019
Taskty.com is an online marketplace based in Egypt that connects users with individuals and service agencies to fulfill various short-term tasks for both home and business. Founded in 2012, the platform offers a diverse range of services, including translation, copywriting, graphic design, event photography, house maintenance, and private nursing. Additionally, Taskty provides access to a variety of household services, such as housekeeping, pest control, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work, allowing customers to select providers based on their specific needs and budget.

Caramella

Seed Round in 2019
Caramella is a Saudi Arabian company that develops an online platform for publishing social media content. It offers over 80 templates to create stylish, easy-to-use blog posts on various topics.

Geeks

Series A in 2019
Geeks is an on-demand service provider that connects individuals and businesses with qualified technicians to meet their technology-related needs. The company offers a platform that facilitates access to a range of IT support services, including mobile and computer repair, software cleanup, IT consultancy, and Wi-Fi support. By matching customers with the right professional based on time, location, and expertise, Geeks ensures efficient and effective service delivery. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, featuring straightforward pricing and scalable solutions that enhance the overall customer experience. As technology becomes increasingly integral to everyday life, Geeks addresses the growing demand for reliable and accessible IT support.

Rain

Seed Round in 2019
Rain is a regulated digital currency exchange and custodian in the Middle East, founded in 2017 and based in Manama, Bahrain. It operates a licensed trading platform that enables clients to buy, sell, and store digital assets within a secure and compliant regulatory framework.

Dhad

Venture Round in 2019
Dhad is an audio publishing house based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded by Manar Saud Alomayri in 2014. The company specializes in producing and publishing a wide range of fiction and non-fiction audiobooks in standard Arabic for both adults and children. Dhad's platform allows users to access these titles through its mobile apps and website, making it convenient for listeners to enjoy Arabic content on any device from anywhere.

Salla

Seed Round in 2019
Salla is a Saudi-based e-commerce platform enabling users to establish their online stores in Arabic. It offers custom branding, inventory management via web or app, and tools such as automatic invoices, customer database, discounts, and more.

MUNCH:ON

Series A in 2019
MUNCH:ON is a food tech startup that has cracked the subscription space in the UAE & KSA, focusing on offering meals from the best restaurants at a significant discount and with free delivery. The company has invested heavily in its scheduling, bundling and order prediction software which has enabled it to achieve massive cost savings for its restaurant partners that they then pass on to their users, often offering up to a 55% discount vs. restaurants' regular price. Whether it's employees ordering from their company's curated menu or users ordering for their families at home, the platform takes the usual hassle and cost out of food delivery in a financially (and environmentally) sustainable manner for all stakeholders

Haseel

Venture Round in 2019
Haseel is a mobile-only e-commerce platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializing in the delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2018, the company offers an online grocery application that allows users to easily order seasonal produce at competitive prices. Haseel's platform is designed to provide a convenient shopping experience, enabling customers to select high-quality crops and have them delivered to their preferred location. By leveraging digital technology, Haseel aims to meet the modern consumer's needs for accessible and affordable grocery options.

Rain

Seed Round in 2019
Rain is a regulated digital currency exchange and custodian in the Middle East, founded in 2017 and based in Manama, Bahrain. It operates a licensed trading platform that enables clients to buy, sell, and store digital assets within a secure and compliant regulatory framework.

Buseet

Seed Round in 2019
Buseet Corporation is a shared mobility startup based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in developing an online platform for booking bus rides. Founded in 2016, the platform allows users to easily select their pickup and drop-off points, pay with a credit card, and access information about their driver and bus. Buseet focuses on improving the daily commute for families by offering a one-step booking service that utilizes saved locations and provides options for nearby stations. The platform also features fixed routes and times for air-conditioned buses, along with personalized customer support, enabling users to efficiently plan their daily transportation needs.

Shroo7

Seed Round in 2019
Shroo7 is an educational technology company based in Saudi Arabia, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing an online learning platform that offers a range of educational tools and resources. The platform provides students with access to on-demand video courses and recorded lectures across various subjects, catering specifically to Arabic-speaking audiences. By focusing on quality and safety, Shroo7 aims to enhance productivity and knowledge acquisition among learners, positioning itself as a valuable resource in the realm of online education.

Gathern

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2016, Gathern is a Saudi Arabian-based company operating a platform that facilitates bookings of chalets and villas for travelers. It connects guests with various vacation rentals and enables hosts to monetize their properties hassle-free.

Buseet

Seed Round in 2018
Buseet Corporation is a shared mobility startup based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in developing an online platform for booking bus rides. Founded in 2016, the platform allows users to easily select their pickup and drop-off points, pay with a credit card, and access information about their driver and bus. Buseet focuses on improving the daily commute for families by offering a one-step booking service that utilizes saved locations and provides options for nearby stations. The platform also features fixed routes and times for air-conditioned buses, along with personalized customer support, enabling users to efficiently plan their daily transportation needs.

Vidmass

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Vidmass Inc. is a technology company based in Gaza, Palestinian Authority, that operates an online platform designed for marketing video production. Founded in 2016, Vidmass provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that enables small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger organizations, to create engaging marketing videos efficiently. The platform offers a range of customizable video and graphic templates that allow clients to easily upload their own text, images, and logos. This functionality helps users generate visually appealing video content for social media channels and websites in a fraction of the time and cost associated with traditional video production methods. By streamlining the video creation process, Vidmass addresses the challenges faced by businesses that may lack the resources for in-house production or the budget to hire external marketing agencies.

Salla

Seed Round in 2018
Salla is a Saudi-based e-commerce platform enabling users to establish their online stores in Arabic. It offers custom branding, inventory management via web or app, and tools such as automatic invoices, customer database, discounts, and more.

Geeks

Seed Round in 2018
Geeks is an on-demand service provider that connects individuals and businesses with qualified technicians to meet their technology-related needs. The company offers a platform that facilitates access to a range of IT support services, including mobile and computer repair, software cleanup, IT consultancy, and Wi-Fi support. By matching customers with the right professional based on time, location, and expertise, Geeks ensures efficient and effective service delivery. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, featuring straightforward pricing and scalable solutions that enhance the overall customer experience. As technology becomes increasingly integral to everyday life, Geeks addresses the growing demand for reliable and accessible IT support.

Syarah

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2015, Syarah operates an online marketplace for buying and selling new and used cars. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company streamlines car purchases by connecting buyers directly with sellers, offering daily updated listings and facilitating financing options through various banks.

Tamatem

Series A in 2018
Tamatem Inc. is a mobile gaming studio and publishing company based in Amman, Jordan, with an additional office in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2013, Tamatem focuses on developing and localizing mobile games specifically for Arabic-speaking smartphone users. The company partners with international studios and developers to adapt and culturally relevantize various game genres, including racing, RPG-MMO, strategy, puzzle, and trivia. With a strong emphasis on user acquisition, distribution, and monetization, Tamatem has successfully published over 40 games, achieving more than 50 million downloads. The company employs a team of 26 people dedicated to optimizing and managing mobile game success in the MENA market.

Caramella

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Caramella is a Saudi Arabian company that develops an online platform for publishing social media content. It offers over 80 templates to create stylish, easy-to-use blog posts on various topics.

MENAbytes

Pre Seed Round in 2018
MENAbytes is an online media publication based in Saudi Arabia, established in 2017, that focuses on technology and startups within the Middle East and North Africa. The platform aims to represent and connect the regional startup community by providing comprehensive coverage of the latest developments, trends, and funding deals in the sector. Operating as a subsidiary of Riseup LLC since 2019, MENAbytes delivers exclusive reports and insights, facilitating greater awareness and engagement among entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders in the MENA startup ecosystem.

Dhad

Seed Round in 2018
Dhad is an audio publishing house based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded by Manar Saud Alomayri in 2014. The company specializes in producing and publishing a wide range of fiction and non-fiction audiobooks in standard Arabic for both adults and children. Dhad's platform allows users to access these titles through its mobile apps and website, making it convenient for listeners to enjoy Arabic content on any device from anywhere.

SocialDice

Seed Round in 2017
SocialDice Inc. is a Dubai-based company that specializes in developing and operating recruitment software and an applicant tracking system. Founded in 2013, it offers a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product designed to enhance the hiring process for employers. SocialDice enables organizations to advertise job openings across multiple platforms with minimal effort, including well-known job sites. The software utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to analyze candidate qualifications, providing insights into their skills and experiences. It centralizes the entire hiring process, allowing employers to manage applicants, conduct interviews, and collaborate with hiring teams from a single dashboard. Additionally, SocialDice facilitates communication with candidates and offers tools to create professional job descriptions, track hiring metrics, and improve overall recruitment effectiveness. The company also operates an office in Ramallah, Palestine, further extending its reach in the recruitment technology sector.

Sibly

Seed Round in 2017
Sibly, Inc. is a behavioral artificial intelligence company that has developed a health platform focused on mental and behavioral health. Founded in 2016 and based in Redwood City, California, Sibly aims to provide accessible and effective mental health care through a text-based service that connects employees with compassionate human coaches. The platform employs scientifically-supported techniques, including reflective listening and cognitive behavioral strategies, to ensure timely and appropriate support. With a 24/7 coaching team and oversight from licensed therapists, Sibly enhances employee well-being by addressing the diverse health and wellness needs of large organizations. The company seeks to improve engagement with existing benefits while fostering personal connections that empower users to better understand themselves and enhance their overall mental health.

Bayzat

Series A in 2017
Bayzat is a technology software-as-a-service company that provides insurance, payroll, and human resources software solutions for businesses. Its platform automates and enhances insurance administration and HR tasks by offering an online insurance marketplace that lets organizations compare and purchase health policies in the United Arab Emirates, along with car insurance services. The company also offers Bayzat Benefits to help users view benefits and exclusions, networks, and nearby providers, and provides payroll automation and HR management tools such as employee records and time-off tracking. Bayzat operates in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia and serves thousands of clients, supporting over 80,000 employees. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Dubai, it focuses on streamlining policy placement, transparent comparison, and integrated payroll and HR workflows to improve employee experience and cost efficiency.

Malaeb

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2016, Malaeb is a community application for football enthusiasts based in Seef, Bahrain. It enables users to join matches, organize games, book fields, and manage bookings in real-time.

Sibly

Seed Round in 2017
Sibly, Inc. is a behavioral artificial intelligence company that has developed a health platform focused on mental and behavioral health. Founded in 2016 and based in Redwood City, California, Sibly aims to provide accessible and effective mental health care through a text-based service that connects employees with compassionate human coaches. The platform employs scientifically-supported techniques, including reflective listening and cognitive behavioral strategies, to ensure timely and appropriate support. With a 24/7 coaching team and oversight from licensed therapists, Sibly enhances employee well-being by addressing the diverse health and wellness needs of large organizations. The company seeks to improve engagement with existing benefits while fostering personal connections that empower users to better understand themselves and enhance their overall mental health.
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