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.
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 operates a payment orchestration platform that simplifies payment processes for businesses in the Middle East and Africa. Through a unified API, it offers seamless integration of pay-in and pay-out rails, allowing customers to customize their checkout experience. The platform includes advanced transaction routing capabilities designed to optimize fraud detection and reduce failure rates. Additionally, MoneyHash provides a centralized reporting hub that enables users to monitor transactions effectively. This comprehensive solution helps businesses enhance their success rates, accept various payment methods, and streamline their financial operations.
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
Nearpay is a fintech startup based in Saudi Arabia, dedicated to simplifying payment processes for merchants. The company develops financial payment software that provides convenient payment solutions through smartphones, allowing merchants to accept contactless payments without requiring credit or debit cards. This innovation particularly benefits small store owners, shipping representatives, and food delivery partners by enabling them to collect payments easily and efficiently. Nearpay's mission is to create a secure and accessible payment infrastructure that enhances the overall transaction experience for various businesses.
Munjz
Series A in 2023
Munjz LLC is a mobile application-based company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It connects customers with licensed handymen for a variety of household services, including plumbing, electrical work, air-conditioning, cleaning, furniture assembly, and home appliance maintenance. The app serves as an online marketplace for these services, allowing users to access both individual maintenance tasks and comprehensive annual packages for their homes and facilities. By pre-screening professionals, Munjz ensures that clients receive reliable and efficient service for their property management needs.
Bayzat
Venture Round in 2022
Bayzat LLC operates an online platform in the United Arab Emirates that allows users to compare and purchase health insurance policies. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Dubai, the company also provides a suite of services including Bayzat Benefits, which enables users to track their insurance policies, view benefits and exclusions, and access information about covered networks and nearby hospitals. In addition to health insurance, Bayzat offers car insurance services and human resource software solutions that help businesses manage employee records, track time off, and administer health benefits. By streamlining the insurance and payroll processes, Bayzat aims to enhance the overall employee experience for over 80,000 individuals, particularly focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises.
Foodics
Series C in 2022
Foodics is a technology company based in AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a cloud-based restaurant management system designed for iPads, catering to the needs of restaurants, food trucks, cafes, and fast-food chains across the Middle East. The platform offers comprehensive solutions including point-of-sale transactions, inventory management, employee scheduling, loyalty programs, e-commerce integration, and real-time operational oversight through a user-friendly dashboard. Foodics aims to enhance revenue generation and customer relationships for its clients by providing high-tech, easy-to-use tools that streamline restaurant operations.
Munjz
Seed Round in 2022
Munjz LLC is a mobile application-based company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It connects customers with licensed handymen for a variety of household services, including plumbing, electrical work, air-conditioning, cleaning, furniture assembly, and home appliance maintenance. The app serves as an online marketplace for these services, allowing users to access both individual maintenance tasks and comprehensive annual packages for their homes and facilities. By pre-screening professionals, Munjz ensures that clients receive reliable and efficient service for their property management needs.
Gathern
Series A in 2022
Gathern operates a vacation rental marketplace based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2016. The platform enables users to easily book a diverse range of accommodations, including villas, chalets, apartments, farms, caravans, desert cottages, and campsites. Gathern allows property owners to list their rentals directly without the need for a rental license, providing a hassle-free way for hosts to monetize their properties. The service caters to travelers and adventure seekers looking for convenient and varied lodging options.
Nearpay
Seed Round in 2022
Nearpay is a fintech startup based in Saudi Arabia, dedicated to simplifying payment processes for merchants. The company develops financial payment software that provides convenient payment solutions through smartphones, allowing merchants to accept contactless payments without requiring credit or debit cards. This innovation particularly benefits small store owners, shipping representatives, and food delivery partners by enabling them to collect payments easily and efficiently. Nearpay's mission is to create a secure and accessible payment infrastructure that enhances the overall transaction experience for various businesses.
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.
Munjz
Seed Round in 2021
Munjz LLC is a mobile application-based company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It connects customers with licensed handymen for a variety of household services, including plumbing, electrical work, air-conditioning, cleaning, furniture assembly, and home appliance maintenance. The app serves as an online marketplace for these services, allowing users to access both individual maintenance tasks and comprehensive annual packages for their homes and facilities. By pre-screening professionals, Munjz ensures that clients receive reliable and efficient service for their property management needs.
Hello World Kids
Seed Round in 2021
Hello World Kids is an educational organization based in Jordan that focuses on teaching coding and programming skills to children aged six to twelve. Founded in 2015, the company provides a comprehensive online learning platform designed for students in junior 1 to level 6. It offers training programs for public and private schools, as well as for parents and teachers. The platform emphasizes native coding skills, enabling children to develop not only their programming abilities but also their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Through its curriculum, Hello World Kids aims to empower the next generation with essential tech skills.
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 specializes in developing and localizing mobile games for Arabic-speaking smartphone users. The company collaborates with international studios to adapt games, ensuring they resonate culturally and linguistically with the Arabic audience. Tamatem's portfolio includes various genres, such as racing, RPG-MMO, strategy, puzzle, and trivia games. With a focus on user acquisition, distribution, and monetization, Tamatem has successfully published 40 games that have garnered over 50 million downloads. The company is recognized for its expertise in making games relevant to the regional market, enhancing their potential for success.
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.
Rain
Series A in 2021
Rain is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange based in Manama, Bahrain, that was founded in 2017. It operates a digital currency trading platform specifically designed to facilitate secure and compliant transactions in the Middle East. The platform allows clients to buy, sell, and store digital currencies while adhering to regulatory standards. By functioning within a regulatory sandbox, Rain aims to provide a safe environment for digital transactions, enhancing trust and security for its users.
Syarah
Series B in 2021
Syarah Ltd. operates an online marketplace for buying and selling both new and used cars, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2015, the company aims to streamline the vehicle purchasing process for individuals and businesses by providing a user-friendly platform where customers can easily browse various car listings, access daily updates on prices and specifications, and directly contact sellers without intermediaries. In addition to facilitating car sales, Syarah offers financing solutions, allowing customers to purchase vehicles in installments through partnerships with banks and financing companies in the region. The company's commitment is to deliver quality services that meet and exceed customer expectations.
POSRocket
Venture Round in 2021
POSRocket, founded in 2016 and based in Amman, Jordan, offers a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) system designed to replace traditional cash registers. The platform is user-friendly and caters to a diverse range of businesses, including restaurants, boutique shops, coffee shops, bakeries, salons, spas, and dry cleaners. POSRocket's solution helps clients manage and grow their operations by optimizing manpower resources, regulating inventory, and generating various sales reports. This technology allows business owners to monitor their operations in real-time from any device, enabling smarter decision-making and enhanced operational efficiency.
Gathern
Series A in 2021
Gathern operates a vacation rental marketplace based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2016. The platform enables users to easily book a diverse range of accommodations, including villas, chalets, apartments, farms, caravans, desert cottages, and campsites. Gathern allows property owners to list their rentals directly without the need for a rental license, providing a hassle-free way for hosts to monetize their properties. The service caters to travelers and adventure seekers looking for convenient and varied lodging options.
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
Gathern
Series A in 2021
Gathern operates a vacation rental marketplace based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2016. The platform enables users to easily book a diverse range of accommodations, including villas, chalets, apartments, farms, caravans, desert cottages, and campsites. Gathern allows property owners to list their rentals directly without the need for a rental license, providing a hassle-free way for hosts to monetize their properties. The service caters to travelers and adventure seekers looking for convenient and varied lodging options.
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.
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, founded in 2016. The company operates an online bus platform that simplifies the process of booking bus rides for daily commuters. Users can select their pickup and drop-off points, utilize saved locations for convenience, and pay via credit card. Buseet's platform offers the option to find nearby stations and provides personalized recommendations to help users optimize their travel plans. The service features air-conditioned buses with fixed routes and times, ensuring a comfortable commuting experience. Additionally, Buseet offers customer support to assist users in planning their daily commutes efficiently.
Salla
Series A in 2020
Salla is a Saudi-based e-commerce platform that empowers users to establish their own online stores in Arabic, facilitating the sale of products and services directly to customers. The platform allows users to create branded stores with personalized domain names and design options. Store owners can effectively manage their inventory through Salla’s website or mobile application. Additionally, Salla offers a variety of features, including marketing tools, automated invoicing, and performance reports, which aid merchants in enhancing their sales and customer engagement. Users benefit from capabilities such as customer database management, the ability to block customers, and options for promotions and discounts, all without incurring fees or commissions.
Cartlow
Seed Round in 2020
Cartlow is an online marketplace based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, specializing in the sale and purchase of refurbished, open-box, and certified goods. Founded in 2019, the company offers a diverse range of products, including apparel, books, games, mobile devices and accessories, home and kitchen appliances, electronics, watches, cosmetics, and televisions. Cartlow's platform allows users and businesses to easily transact, providing a space for the buying and selling of used products at affordable prices. The company emphasizes quality by inspecting, testing, and certifying items, which enhances buyer confidence. Additionally, Cartlow engages in circular commerce practices, contributing to sustainability by facilitating the resale of pre-owned goods through a comprehensive e-commerce ecosystem.
POSRocket
Series B in 2020
POSRocket, founded in 2016 and based in Amman, Jordan, offers a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) system designed to replace traditional cash registers. The platform is user-friendly and caters to a diverse range of businesses, including restaurants, boutique shops, coffee shops, bakeries, salons, spas, and dry cleaners. POSRocket's solution helps clients manage and grow their operations by optimizing manpower resources, regulating inventory, and generating various sales reports. This technology allows business owners to monitor their operations in real-time from any device, enabling smarter decision-making and enhanced operational efficiency.
Salla
Seed Round in 2020
Salla is a Saudi-based e-commerce platform that empowers users to establish their own online stores in Arabic, facilitating the sale of products and services directly to customers. The platform allows users to create branded stores with personalized domain names and design options. Store owners can effectively manage their inventory through Salla’s website or mobile application. Additionally, Salla offers a variety of features, including marketing tools, automated invoicing, and performance reports, which aid merchants in enhancing their sales and customer engagement. Users benefit from capabilities such as customer database management, the ability to block customers, and options for promotions and discounts, all without incurring fees or commissions.
Chefaa
Series A in 2020
Chefaa is a Cairo-based company founded in 2017 that operates a smart medicine application designed to streamline the process of ordering medications from local pharmacies. This GPS-enabled platform not only allows users to order medicine online but also provides features such as medication reminders, enhancing patient adherence to treatment plans. By leveraging artificial intelligence and a data-driven approach, Chefaa aims to improve the management of chronic illnesses while facilitating better accessibility and affordability for patients. The company focuses on connecting patients with pharmacies across Egypt, ensuring a comprehensive and patient-centric approach to pharmacy needs, thereby minimizing waiting times and effort involved in obtaining medications.
Munjz
Seed Round in 2020
Munjz LLC is a mobile application-based company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It connects customers with licensed handymen for a variety of household services, including plumbing, electrical work, air-conditioning, cleaning, furniture assembly, and home appliance maintenance. The app serves as an online marketplace for these services, allowing users to access both individual maintenance tasks and comprehensive annual packages for their homes and facilities. By pre-screening professionals, Munjz ensures that clients receive reliable and efficient service for their property management needs.
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.
The Chefz
Seed Round in 2020
The Chefz is a gourmet food and sweets delivery platform based in Riyadh that connects users with top-tier restaurants, bakeries, and chocolate stores. Through its mobile app, available for both Android and iOS, customers can easily order a wide variety of meals and desserts, benefiting from features such as instant order tracking and flexible payment options. The platform aims to enhance the food delivery experience by providing access to elite culinary options, ensuring that users can enjoy high-quality food delivered directly to their doorstep.
QiDZ
Seed Round in 2019
QiDZ LLC is a mobile application company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2017. The platform connects parents with entertainment, education, and after-school vendors, allowing them to discover a variety of fun and educational activities for children. Users can plan and book these activities and services online instantly, making it easier for families to find engaging experiences. The application serves as a one-stop destination for activities catering to children of all ages, while also enabling vendors to promote their offerings to a targeted audience of parents.
Cartlow
Seed Round in 2019
Cartlow is an online marketplace based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, specializing in the sale and purchase of refurbished, open-box, and certified goods. Founded in 2019, the company offers a diverse range of products, including apparel, books, games, mobile devices and accessories, home and kitchen appliances, electronics, watches, cosmetics, and televisions. Cartlow's platform allows users and businesses to easily transact, providing a space for the buying and selling of used products at affordable prices. The company emphasizes quality by inspecting, testing, and certifying items, which enhances buyer confidence. Additionally, Cartlow engages in circular commerce practices, contributing to sustainability by facilitating the resale of pre-owned goods through a comprehensive e-commerce ecosystem.
POSRocket
Series A in 2019
POSRocket, founded in 2016 and based in Amman, Jordan, offers a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) system designed to replace traditional cash registers. The platform is user-friendly and caters to a diverse range of businesses, including restaurants, boutique shops, coffee shops, bakeries, salons, spas, and dry cleaners. POSRocket's solution helps clients manage and grow their operations by optimizing manpower resources, regulating inventory, and generating various sales reports. This technology allows business owners to monitor their operations in real-time from any device, enabling smarter decision-making and enhanced operational efficiency.
Gathern
Seed Round in 2019
Gathern operates a vacation rental marketplace based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2016. The platform enables users to easily book a diverse range of accommodations, including villas, chalets, apartments, farms, caravans, desert cottages, and campsites. Gathern allows property owners to list their rentals directly without the need for a rental license, providing a hassle-free way for hosts to monetize their properties. The service caters to travelers and adventure seekers looking for convenient and varied lodging options.
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 variety of educational tools and resources. The platform provides access to a collection of on-demand video courses and recorded lectures across various subjects, all tailored for Arabic-speaking students. By focusing on delivering high-quality educational content, Shroo7 aims to enhance learning experiences and support knowledge advancement for its users.
Mntrni
Seed Round in 2019
Mntrni is a mobile application based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, that connects users with experts and specialists across various fields. Founded in 2017, the platform offers mentoring services tailored for individuals, businesses, and young professionals. It facilitates communication through features such as appointment booking, online meetings, and appointment confirmations. By providing a technical platform, Mntrni enables startup entrepreneurs to access reliable guidance and consultation, enhancing their business efficiency and growth potential. The application is available on both Android and iOS platforms, making its services accessible to a wide audience.
Dabchy
Seed Round in 2019
Dabchy SARL operates an online peer-to-peer fashion marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of new and used fashion items. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tunis, Tunisia, the platform allows users to list a variety of products, including clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories, bags, and beauty items. Dabchy fosters a community atmosphere where users can engage with one another by liking, commenting on listings, and sharing fashion advice. This unique combination of marketplace and social interaction enables customers to buy, sell, and exchange fashion items while participating in a vibrant online community.
Munjz
Seed Round in 2019
Munjz LLC is a mobile application-based company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It connects customers with licensed handymen for a variety of household services, including plumbing, electrical work, air-conditioning, cleaning, furniture assembly, and home appliance maintenance. The app serves as an online marketplace for these services, allowing users to access both individual maintenance tasks and comprehensive annual packages for their homes and facilities. By pre-screening professionals, Munjz ensures that clients receive reliable and efficient service for their property management needs.
Shezlong
Seed Round in 2019
Shezlong is an online mental health platform based in Cairo, Egypt, and is recognized as the first and largest online psychotherapy service in the Arab world. Founded in 2016, Shezlong connects users with over 350 licensed therapists, facilitating private and convenient access to professional counseling in Arabic. The platform serves a diverse clientele, reaching over 100,000 users across 85 countries, primarily targeting Arabic-speaking individuals in the MENA region. Users can access a range of services, including informative blogs, psychometric tests to assess their mental state, and personalized therapist recommendations. Shezlong allows clients to book sessions and communicate with therapists through video, ensuring confidentiality and privacy. By empowering therapists and providing comprehensive mental wellness resources, Shezlong aims to be an integral part of its users' daily routines, promoting better mental health and well-being.
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 startup that has developed an online platform for publishing social media content and blogging. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and powerful, allowing users to create visually appealing articles and posts quickly, using over 80 customizable templates. Caramella focuses on a diverse range of topics, including products, technology, healthcare, marketing, and travel, providing readers with informative articles and blogs that keep them updated on the latest news and trends.
Rain
Seed Round in 2019
Rain is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange based in Manama, Bahrain, that was founded in 2017. It operates a digital currency trading platform specifically designed to facilitate secure and compliant transactions in the Middle East. The platform allows clients to buy, sell, and store digital currencies while adhering to regulatory standards. By functioning within a regulatory sandbox, Rain aims to provide a safe environment for digital transactions, enhancing trust and security for its users.
Dhad
Venture Round in 2019
Dhad is a publishing company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializing in the production and distribution of audiobooks in standard Arabic for both adults and children. Founded in 2014, the company offers a diverse range of fiction and non-fiction titles accessible through its mobile app and website, making it convenient for users to listen to content on various devices. Dhad's platform also includes translations of books from different languages into Arabic, covering categories such as literature, poetry, science, and Islamic fiction. By providing an extensive selection of audiobooks, Dhad aims to enhance the accessibility of literature for Arabic-speaking audiences.
Salla
Seed Round in 2019
Salla is a Saudi-based e-commerce platform that empowers users to establish their own online stores in Arabic, facilitating the sale of products and services directly to customers. The platform allows users to create branded stores with personalized domain names and design options. Store owners can effectively manage their inventory through Salla’s website or mobile application. Additionally, Salla offers a variety of features, including marketing tools, automated invoicing, and performance reports, which aid merchants in enhancing their sales and customer engagement. Users benefit from capabilities such as customer database management, the ability to block customers, and options for promotions and discounts, all without incurring fees or commissions.
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
Rain
Seed Round in 2019
Rain is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange based in Manama, Bahrain, that was founded in 2017. It operates a digital currency trading platform specifically designed to facilitate secure and compliant transactions in the Middle East. The platform allows clients to buy, sell, and store digital currencies while adhering to regulatory standards. By functioning within a regulatory sandbox, Rain aims to provide a safe environment for digital transactions, enhancing trust and security for its users.
Buseet
Seed Round in 2019
Buseet Corporation is a shared mobility startup based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2016. The company operates an online bus platform that simplifies the process of booking bus rides for daily commuters. Users can select their pickup and drop-off points, utilize saved locations for convenience, and pay via credit card. Buseet's platform offers the option to find nearby stations and provides personalized recommendations to help users optimize their travel plans. The service features air-conditioned buses with fixed routes and times, ensuring a comfortable commuting experience. Additionally, Buseet offers customer support to assist users in planning their daily commutes efficiently.
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 variety of educational tools and resources. The platform provides access to a collection of on-demand video courses and recorded lectures across various subjects, all tailored for Arabic-speaking students. By focusing on delivering high-quality educational content, Shroo7 aims to enhance learning experiences and support knowledge advancement for its users.
Gathern
Seed Round in 2018
Gathern operates a vacation rental marketplace based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2016. The platform enables users to easily book a diverse range of accommodations, including villas, chalets, apartments, farms, caravans, desert cottages, and campsites. Gathern allows property owners to list their rentals directly without the need for a rental license, providing a hassle-free way for hosts to monetize their properties. The service caters to travelers and adventure seekers looking for convenient and varied lodging options.
Buseet
Seed Round in 2018
Buseet Corporation is a shared mobility startup based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2016. The company operates an online bus platform that simplifies the process of booking bus rides for daily commuters. Users can select their pickup and drop-off points, utilize saved locations for convenience, and pay via credit card. Buseet's platform offers the option to find nearby stations and provides personalized recommendations to help users optimize their travel plans. The service features air-conditioned buses with fixed routes and times, ensuring a comfortable commuting experience. Additionally, Buseet offers customer support to assist users in planning their daily commutes efficiently.
Salla
Seed Round in 2018
Salla is a Saudi-based e-commerce platform that empowers users to establish their own online stores in Arabic, facilitating the sale of products and services directly to customers. The platform allows users to create branded stores with personalized domain names and design options. Store owners can effectively manage their inventory through Salla’s website or mobile application. Additionally, Salla offers a variety of features, including marketing tools, automated invoicing, and performance reports, which aid merchants in enhancing their sales and customer engagement. Users benefit from capabilities such as customer database management, the ability to block customers, and options for promotions and discounts, all without incurring fees or commissions.
Syarah
Series A in 2018
Syarah Ltd. operates an online marketplace for buying and selling both new and used cars, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2015, the company aims to streamline the vehicle purchasing process for individuals and businesses by providing a user-friendly platform where customers can easily browse various car listings, access daily updates on prices and specifications, and directly contact sellers without intermediaries. In addition to facilitating car sales, Syarah offers financing solutions, allowing customers to purchase vehicles in installments through partnerships with banks and financing companies in the region. The company's commitment is to deliver quality services that meet and exceed customer expectations.
Caramella
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Caramella is a Saudi Arabian startup that has developed an online platform for publishing social media content and blogging. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and powerful, allowing users to create visually appealing articles and posts quickly, using over 80 customizable templates. Caramella focuses on a diverse range of topics, including products, technology, healthcare, marketing, and travel, providing readers with informative articles and blogs that keep them updated on the latest news and trends.
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 specializes in developing and localizing mobile games for Arabic-speaking smartphone users. The company collaborates with international studios to adapt games, ensuring they resonate culturally and linguistically with the Arabic audience. Tamatem's portfolio includes various genres, such as racing, RPG-MMO, strategy, puzzle, and trivia games. With a focus on user acquisition, distribution, and monetization, Tamatem has successfully published 40 games that have garnered over 50 million downloads. The company is recognized for its expertise in making games relevant to the regional market, enhancing their potential for success.
MENAbytes
Pre Seed Round in 2018
MENAbytes is an online media publication based in Saudi Arabia, founded in 2017. It focuses on covering technology and startups within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The platform aims to represent and connect the local startup community by providing exclusive reports on funding deals and other relevant developments in the tech ecosystem. MENAbytes operates as a subsidiary of Riseup LLC, enhancing its capacity to serve the interests of entrepreneurs and investors in the region.
Dhad
Seed Round in 2018
Dhad is a publishing company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializing in the production and distribution of audiobooks in standard Arabic for both adults and children. Founded in 2014, the company offers a diverse range of fiction and non-fiction titles accessible through its mobile app and website, making it convenient for users to listen to content on various devices. Dhad's platform also includes translations of books from different languages into Arabic, covering categories such as literature, poetry, science, and Islamic fiction. By providing an extensive selection of audiobooks, Dhad aims to enhance the accessibility of literature for Arabic-speaking audiences.
SocialDice
Seed Round in 2017
SocialDice Inc. develops and operates a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) recruitment platform that simplifies the hiring process for employers. Founded in 2013 and based in Dubai with a branch in Ramallah, the company offers a solution that allows employers to advertise job openings across multiple job sites, including LinkedIn and Monster, with just a few clicks. SocialDice's software employs artificial intelligence and semantic algorithms to analyze candidates' skills and experiences, providing insights into their qualifications and career history. This comprehensive platform enables users to manage the entire recruitment process in one place, from sourcing and screening to interviewing and collaborating with hiring teams. Additionally, it helps employers create professional job descriptions, centralize communications, and track key performance indicators to enhance their hiring strategies.
Bayzat
Series A in 2017
Bayzat LLC operates an online platform in the United Arab Emirates that allows users to compare and purchase health insurance policies. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Dubai, the company also provides a suite of services including Bayzat Benefits, which enables users to track their insurance policies, view benefits and exclusions, and access information about covered networks and nearby hospitals. In addition to health insurance, Bayzat offers car insurance services and human resource software solutions that help businesses manage employee records, track time off, and administer health benefits. By streamlining the insurance and payroll processes, Bayzat aims to enhance the overall employee experience for over 80,000 individuals, particularly focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises.
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