500 Labs

500 Global, formerly known as 500 Startups, is a venture capital firm and incubator based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2010. The firm specializes in seed investments, primarily focusing on early-stage technology and financial services startups across various sectors, including biotech, e-commerce, fintech, and digital healthcare. 500 Global operates a four-month accelerator program, where it typically invests between $0.05 million and $1 million for a 5 to 10 percent equity stake in companies with at least $100,000 in monthly revenue. The firm targets a global market, with particular emphasis on regions such as the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Since its inception, it has invested in over 2,200 startups and supports the growth of innovation ecosystems through educational programs and partnerships. 500 Global also prioritizes investments in companies led by minority founders, reflecting its commitment to diverse entrepreneurial leadership.

Amjad Ahmad

General Partner

Chandini Ammineni

Partner

André Marcel Bally

Investor Relations Associate

Timothy Chae

Managing Partner

Amal Enan

Partner

Max Fram-Schwartz

Venture Partner

Christine Herron

Advisor

Twwo Pun Jaruthassanakul

Investment Associate

Yolanda Kim

Principal

Matt Lerner

Partner

Jon Li

Director, Investor Relations

Jasmine Liew

Investment Manager

Robert Neivert

Venture Partner

Khailee Ng

Managing Partner

Krating Poonpol Ph.D

Partner

Ruangroj Poonpol

Venture Partner

Natavudh Pungcharoenpong

Partner

Mameaw Sapprasert

Partner

Reena Sharma

Investor Relations Associate

Mike Sigal

Partner, FinTech

Sanjay Singhal

Partner, Canada

Tanya Soman

Venture Partner

Paulina Szyrmer

Head of Global Education

Pat Naranpat Thitipattakul

Investor

Christine Tsai

Co-Founder, Partner & Chief Executive Officer

Tony Wang

Managing Partner

Bedy Yang

Managing Partner

Paul Yoo

Chief Financial Officer

Past deals in Africa and Middle East

Gameball

Seed Round in 2023
Gameball is a developer of a marketing and customer relationship management platform focused on enhancing customer retention and engagement. The platform utilizes gamification to provide customizable loyalty and rewards programs, along with behavior-based notifications and referral management systems. By tailoring experiences to align with customer actions and interests, Gameball aims to help businesses retain and expand their customer base. Its tools are designed to evoke strong emotional responses, guiding customers through their journey and maintaining engagement at every stage.

Eat App

Series B in 2022
Eat App is the Middle East’s #1 reservation platform and online booking engine for restaurants. The platform powers reservations at the most renowned restaurants and hospitality brands. To date, Eat App has seated 10+ million diners in 1000+ restaurants across the Middle East. Eat App has raised USD $4.2m from prominent investors like 500 startups and MEVP. Eat has products for both restaurants and diners. For restaurants, eat supplies an iPad application that manages table reservations with simple floor planning features, records customer history and preferences, and provides a tool to publish targeted promotions and discounts. For diners, eat supplies an iPhone application that allows users to discover restaurants around them, find available tables, and confirm reservations instantly. The iPhone is linked with the iPad, and reservations are communicated with the restaurant in real-time.

El-Dokan

Pre Seed Round in 2022
El-Dokan is an enterprise e-commerce software designed for large and growing retail stores in MENA.

Cypher Games

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Cypher Games is a mobile gaming company that specializes in developing casual and puzzle games for users. The company is focused on creating innovative mobile merge games and aims to lead in this segment of the gaming industry. By collaborating with colleagues, investors, and thought partners, Cypher Games seeks to shape the future of mobile gaming and provide a diverse range of gaming experiences. Its mission is to empower gamers and contribute to a global success story in the mobile gaming landscape.

BetaStore

Seed Round in 2022
BetaStore is a business-to-business marketplace that connects informal retailers in Africa directly with wholesalers and manufacturers, facilitating access to a wide range of fast-moving consumer goods at wholesale prices. By delivering these goods directly to retailers' stores, BetaStore eliminates the need for retailers to visit multiple suppliers in open markets, thus saving time and reducing transaction costs. The platform also offers working capital support and tailored payment facilities, allowing for more accurate risk assessments and improving access to commercial lenders. With the wholesale and retail market in Africa valued at $270 billion and predominantly operating through informal channels, BetaStore plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and profitability of small retailers.

EFreshli

Seed Round in 2022
EFreshli is an online interior design firm.

Drahim

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Drahim develops a digital platform on recommended investing plans after analyzing one's financial usage. It serves as a personal budget app that tracks financial transactions. Drahim is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Yanzo

Pre Seed Round in 2022
With the current busy lifestyle, you end up choosing between errands, work, health and a zillion other things. Yanzo came to eliminate this painful process and make you focus on what matters, whether it's being more productive at work or having a movie night with your friends. You will be able to enjoy life again by outsourcing all the tedious tasks and errands to Yanzo. Simply by sending a WhatsApp message to +971-56-6143243. Take control of your life.

Countd

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Countd operates an online platform that creates and delivers personalized meal plans. It provides details of calorie content for every meal and allows users to choose what food best suits their diet. Countd is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Siolla.

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Siolla. develops an online platform that offers micro-investing from spare changes. It allows users to manage and budget their finances. Siolla. is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Zoog

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Zoog is great for grandparents, traveling parents, military families, educators, and children. Bring out your inner storyteller and inspire your loved ones with exciting, educational, and entertaining content and activities that the whole family will enjoy. With Zoog, you can easily create a fun and unique interactive video with the push of a button. We automatically apply filters, effects, and music that match the story, so all that is left for you to do is read!

ikas

Seed Round in 2022
ikas is a cloud based POS software for retailers

Omniful

Grant in 2022
Stealth B2B SaaS

Sweater

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Sweater provides include mats covering, sweater tissue, sweater freshner, covid wash, and sweater wash plus. It is a car wash outlet company. For inquiries, their email address and contact form are available on their website.

Stax

Seed Round in 2022
Stax is all of your bank accounts, mobile wallets, crypto in a single app that works without mobile data.

Headout

Series B in 2022
Headout Inc. operates a mobile marketplace that allows travelers to discover and book last-minute tours, activities, and local experiences. The company's application, available on iOS and Android devices, enables users to secure tickets for a variety of experiences, including food tours, walking tours, cruises, and adventure activities such as kayaking and skydiving. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Dubai, Headout focuses on providing travelers with access to local events and attractions in a seamless manner, allowing bookings to be completed in just a few taps.

Retailo

Series A in 2022
Retailo develops an online B2B marketplace for retail supply chain in the MENAP region. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Playbook

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Playbook is an edutainment platform that activates the power of storytelling and shared experiences to prepare women to tackle their pain points to growth through masterclasses broken down into lessons in English & Arabic led by inspirationally influential women who shattered the glass ceiling. The platform enables users to setup custom profiles, identify their skills & career goals, engage with 1000+ classes on diverse categories of interest (especially emerging professions), network with a community to crowdsource solutions to further address their pain points, immerse themselves in a gamified experience with learning goals & progress trackers. All of this is further enabled through engaged digital learning tools.

Lucidya

Series B in 2022
Lucidya, LLC is a software as a service (SaaS) company based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, that specializes in social media monitoring and analytics. Founded in 2015, Lucidya offers a platform that enables businesses to gain insights into consumer behavior through real-time analysis of social media content. Its features include spike detection, trending hashtag identification, and social media statistics displayed on an interactive dashboard. The platform also provides real-time alerts, automated reporting, and competitive analysis, allowing organizations to make informed strategic decisions. Lucidya serves a diverse clientele, including agencies, brands, non-profit organizations, and media outlets, helping them to better understand and engage with their audiences.

FinFlx

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a cloud-based platform designed to provide tools to understand financial insights. The company's platform offers efficient contributions' management by employers to their employees' gratuity plans under DIFC employment law and offers a platform to support savings goals, financial freedom and empowering employees, enabling employers to attract and retain talented employees by offering a proper EOSB plan in a convenient, transparent, and cost-effective way.

Verofax Limited

Seed Round in 2022
Traceability as a service for Pharmaceuticals, valuables and Food. Improve trust through eradicating counterfeit, tampering or inventory diversion. Solution includes last mile safe delivery.

Tamatem

Series B in 2021
Tamatem Inc. is a mobile gaming studio and publishing company headquartered in Amman, Jordan, with an additional office in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2013, Tamatem focuses on developing and localizing games for Arabic-speaking smartphone users, addressing a significant market gap. The company collaborates with international studios and developers to publish various genres, including MMO-RPG, strategy, racing, puzzle, and trivia games, ensuring these titles are culturally relevant for the Arabic gamer. With a strong emphasis on localization, user acquisition, and monetization strategies, Tamatem has successfully published over 40 games that collectively have garnered more than 50 million downloads. As a leader in the MENA market, Tamatem's expertise aids in enhancing game visibility and revenue potential for its partners.

Raseedi

Seed Round in 2021
Raseedi LLC is a Cairo-based telecommunications application software company established in 2018. It offers a platform that enables users to monitor and manage their telecom consumption effectively. The software provides features such as automatic call diversion to the most cost-effective SIM card for dual SIM users, which can lead to savings of 20% to 30% on monthly telecom expenses. Additionally, Raseedi's application includes a consumption meter to track outgoing call usage, insights into various telecom offers, and a monthly tariff advisor to guide users in selecting the most suitable plans. In its first year, Raseedi successfully assisted over 200,000 users in optimizing their telecom spending.

Retailo

Seed Round in 2021
Retailo develops an online B2B marketplace for retail supply chain in the MENAP region. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Bringy

Seed Round in 2021
bringy is a mobile app that enables customers to buy insurance services instantly, in a simple, digital end-to-end manner, with only a few clicks. bringy as a platform aspires to provide financial services and potentially digital banking services in an easy, fast and secure manner.

Labayh

Venture Round in 2021
mobile app that connects patients with Psychologist, and family therapist by in-app messaging and in-app calling while users are anonymous

Headout

Series B in 2021
Headout Inc. operates a mobile marketplace that allows travelers to discover and book last-minute tours, activities, and local experiences. The company's application, available on iOS and Android devices, enables users to secure tickets for a variety of experiences, including food tours, walking tours, cruises, and adventure activities such as kayaking and skydiving. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Dubai, Headout focuses on providing travelers with access to local events and attractions in a seamless manner, allowing bookings to be completed in just a few taps.

Starzly

Seed Round in 2021
Starzly FZ-LLC operates as a media and entertainment technology company, which connects users directly with celebrities and social media influencers. The company as founded in 2019 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Hala

Series A in 2021
Addenda LTD provides blockchain based distributed ledger technology (DLT) services to the insurance industry. The company provides DLT services for streamlining insurance processes, reporting of tailored tasks in real-time, and time-stamped as evidence onto the blockchain for reporting claim and policies in encrypted format. It also provides data input validation and analysis of data. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Justmop

Venture Round in 2021
Justmop.com DMCC operates an online platform that enables users to book a variety of cleaning services conveniently. Founded in 2014 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Justmop offers services including maid services, deep cleaning, housekeeping, and specialized cleaning such as carpet, mattress, and sofa cleaning. The platform allows customers to book, pay for, and rate services seamlessly, connecting them with cleaning companies and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Justmop aims to facilitate efficient booking for customers while helping its partner cleaning companies maximize their business opportunities.
Elmetr aspires to become the biggest lead-generation hub for all lawyers in Egypt, and the Middle-East. Its positive impact on the legal community shall be foreseen in better transparency of legal case handling, positive client reviews, more specialization and sub specialization, clear lawyer profiles, better reach for law offices and higher quality service.

Odiggo

Seed Round in 2021
Odiggo is an eCommerce platform that connects customers with established car parts & services suppliers all around Egypt. We're here to make car parts & services as simple as buying a t-shirt online, with a few clicks we can help people find their car parts and get them delivered to their service centers or their homes.

Hala

Venture Round in 2021
Addenda LTD provides blockchain based distributed ledger technology (DLT) services to the insurance industry. The company provides DLT services for streamlining insurance processes, reporting of tailored tasks in real-time, and time-stamped as evidence onto the blockchain for reporting claim and policies in encrypted format. It also provides data input validation and analysis of data. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Sarwa

Series B in 2021
Sarwa Digital Wealth Limited develops a platform that offers investment advice. It offers investment strategies for better returns, simplified investing, and automated investing. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Tenex

Venture Round in 2021
Tenex is a software as a service (SaaS) platform established in 2020 and headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The company focuses on enhancing the operational efficiency of property managers through a tenant engagement platform tailored for the commercial real estate sector. By offering tech-enabled services, Tenex aims to streamline property management processes, allowing landlords and property managers to deliver superior services to their clients.

Mercheese

Venture Round in 2021
Mercheese is an online platform based in Amman, Jordan, established in 2019. It specializes in print-on-demand services, enabling graphic designers and influencers to create and sell their merchandise online. By providing a streamlined process for content creators to launch their clothing brands, Mercheese facilitates the sale of custom apparel, allowing users to focus on their designs while the company handles production and fulfillment.

Starzly

Venture Round in 2021
Starzly FZ-LLC operates as a media and entertainment technology company, which connects users directly with celebrities and social media influencers. The company as founded in 2019 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

ShipCash

Venture Round in 2021
ShipCash specializes in integrated logistics and financial solutions. The company is based in Amman, Jordan.

MammyApp

Venture Round in 2021
FilSekka is a solution that makes new mothers’ worlds easier by educating them about their pregnancy and motherhood journeys and providing them with all medical and non-medical services and products that they would need to look after themselves as well as their babies.

Gathern

Series A in 2021
Gathern operates a platform which allows the users to book chalets and villas. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Whole Surplus

Venture Round in 2021
Whole Surplus is a B2B food surplus management platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2017. The company specializes in helping retailers manage unsold inventories effectively, maximizing both financial recovery and environmental benefits. Whole Surplus provides a technology-driven solution that allows retailers to donate unsold food to food banks or recycle surplus products. As a SaaS provider, it serves some of the largest retailers in Europe, facilitating improvements in their bottom line and aiding in the management of sourcing decisions at the SKU level. This approach not only addresses economic concerns but also contributes to social and environmental sustainability.

Cyberwrite

Venture Round in 2021
Cyberwrite delivers a simple to use financial cyber risk assessment platform to using proprietary AI technology. The company serves large corporates in 4 continents for use cases including cyber insurance, 3rd party risk, and self-assessment of financial cyber risk. Cyberwrite was selected as the most innovative cyber risk modeling firm of 2020 by Frost & Sullivan. Cool Vendor by Gartner in 2018 and additional awards for its innovative technology.

Cadana

Seed Round in 2021
Cadana is a platform focused on providing on-demand payment solutions for African workers. By collaborating with businesses, Cadana enhances the management of accounts receivables, vendor payments, and payroll processes. The platform facilitates instant transfers and offers flexibility in payment destinations, allowing workers to access their earnings as needed. This approach not only streamlines financial operations for companies but also promotes financial wellness for workers by enabling them to address unexpected expenses promptly. Through its innovative solutions, Cadana aims to transform the payment landscape in Africa, supporting both businesses and their employees.

Quantum Platform

Seed Round in 2021
Quantum Platform is a business-to-business product platform for sampling solutions using data-driven processes and models. The company offers targeted sampling solutions through its intelligent e-process integration. Its e-process satisfactory targets active online shoppers based on clearly defined criteria to drive real conversion rates. Quantum also creates a collaborative integration with global FMCG's and a wide range of exclusive online businesses for samples to be delivered to the target audience's doorstep. The company also offers specialized targeted sampling campaigns/online sampling using the help of data-driven models and e-process.

Lendo

Series A in 2021
Lendo is a fintech company that offers a peer-to-peer lending platform with core focus towards SMEs' debt finance. Its platform provides a variety of financing products for SMEs with an initial focus on pre-invoicing finance. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Saudi Arabia.

Cadana

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Cadana is a platform focused on providing on-demand payment solutions for African workers. By collaborating with businesses, Cadana enhances the management of accounts receivables, vendor payments, and payroll processes. The platform facilitates instant transfers and offers flexibility in payment destinations, allowing workers to access their earnings as needed. This approach not only streamlines financial operations for companies but also promotes financial wellness for workers by enabling them to address unexpected expenses promptly. Through its innovative solutions, Cadana aims to transform the payment landscape in Africa, supporting both businesses and their employees.

Johrh

Venture Round in 2021
Johrh is an online abaya store based in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, specializing in a diverse selection of quality abayas at affordable prices. The company offers a variety of designs crafted from different fabrics, allowing customers to find options that suit their preferences and needs. Additionally, Johrh provides the flexibility for customers to place orders tailored to their specific size requirements, making it a convenient destination for those seeking stylish and well-fitted abayas.

Lifemote

Venture Round in 2021
Lifemote offers AI-driven Wi-Fi analytics that detects home network issues and proactively solves them before the customers complain. Lifemote is a SaaS platform for Internet Service Providers, which uses AI to proactively find and fix home network issues before subscribers complain. The Support Center view for first-line support lists issues with actions that are simple to follow up on. Misplaced repeaters, legacy client devices, and poor coverage are examples of such issues. Lifemote has a topology view that the agent can use to identify problems. Lifemote is currently deployed in ISPs in Norway and Turkey, and close to deployment in Finland.
Elmetr aspires to become the biggest lead-generation hub for all lawyers in Egypt, and the Middle-East. Its positive impact on the legal community shall be foreseen in better transparency of legal case handling, positive client reviews, more specialization and sub specialization, clear lawyer profiles, better reach for law offices and higher quality service.

At-Home-Doc

Seed Round in 2021
A comprehensive yet outreach primary healthcare medical service platform that utilizes the latest state of the art and bespoke healthcare technologies in providing a patient-centric, world-class and evidence-based medical practice. The service is provided by “Medihealth Solutions Pty Ltd”, Australia, which is a leading and emerging fast-paced and forward thinking company. AT-HOME-DOC offers you the convenience of seeing a highly qualified, experienced and accredited doctor without the need to leave your premises. Our Doctors are on the road and ready to attend to patients’ premises; providing the best care, after conducting a systematic thorough examination, complying with the international standards; that is a subject of constant auditing and supervision by our Chief Medical Officer. Our Doctors are equipped with all the needed state of the art equipment that guarantees, conducting a comprehensive medical examination. The doctor will be able to provide the patients with the first doses of any prescribed medications. In addition to that, our electronic prescription system will allow you to have your prescribed medications, delivered to your door-step with the clear instructions of administering the correct dosage. Moreover, if the doctors feel that your condition renders you unfit to work or attend the university or the school, they will issue your medical certificate and email it after the visit. Shall there be any further investigations required like blood tests etc., our electronic investigation requesting system will organize a booking for the requested test and the laboratory staff will soon get in touch to organize a suitable time, for attending to the patient’s premises and collecting the specimens. Being committed to providing the continuity of medical care, our doctors will check the results and discuss with you the finding during a follow-up phone call, video conference or a second visit if required. AT-HOME-DOC is not and emergency service; hence, our triage nurses will only take the bookings for the patients that suffer from acute but not emergent medical conditions complying with the company’s policy and divert any emergency to the emergency services, if appropriate. However, our doctor might refer the patient to a hospital, if the doctor suspects any potential risk or confirms any acute emergency that would be deemed unsuitable for home-care. Our Doctor will then work with the control tower on organizing the patients’ transfer to the nearest hospital if required. Download our “AT-HOME-DOC” mobile phone app. It makes scheduling or requesting a doctor’s home visit, simple, quick and easy; you can click to call for immediate assistance or submit an online request. It is your ideal tool, making your access to the itinerary, appointment reminders and your personal medical records, literally in your hand, at all times!

XCUTE

Seed Round in 2020
A freelancing service that connects small business owners with digital media freelancers for short term projects in Saudi Arabia.

Progressive Generation

Venture Round in 2020
Progressive Generation- Holding Is an Investment entity owns a group of trademarks; Progressive Generation Holding aims to Invest in creative content and intellectual properties. "Our mission is to be one of the world's leading producers and providers of entertainment and information; especially in the Arabic language. Using our portfolio of brands and our magnificent stories to differentiate our content. We seek to develop the most creative, innovative and profitable animated digital content Edutainment experiences in the MENA region and related products in the world.

Headout

Seed Round in 2020
Headout Inc. operates a mobile marketplace that allows travelers to discover and book last-minute tours, activities, and local experiences. The company's application, available on iOS and Android devices, enables users to secure tickets for a variety of experiences, including food tours, walking tours, cruises, and adventure activities such as kayaking and skydiving. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Dubai, Headout focuses on providing travelers with access to local events and attractions in a seamless manner, allowing bookings to be completed in just a few taps.

Retailo

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Retailo develops an online B2B marketplace for retail supply chain in the MENAP region. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Retailo

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Retailo develops an online B2B marketplace for retail supply chain in the MENAP region. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

La Reina

Seed Round in 2020
La Reina provides an online fashion rental platform, which allows women to rent their evening and bridal gowns to each other. It provides an online marketplace for designer wedding dresses, evening dresses, and accessories rental. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Cairo, Egypt.

Ostaz

Seed Round in 2020
Synkers develops software that connects students seeking help in a specific subject to private tutors. The company is based in Beirut, Lebanon.

Pariti

Seed Round in 2020
Pariti is a money management application platform. Their free app connects to your different bank accounts and credit cards to provide a simplified view of where you stand and a plan for improvement. They automatically forecast your upcoming income and bills to calculate how much you can afford to spend each week and provide proactive warnings to help you stay on track.

Taskty

Seed Round in 2020
Taskty is an online marketplace for simple services where you can find individuals and services agencies to finish daily, short term tasks for home and business. The company services will range from translation, copywriting, graphic design to event photographing, house maintenance, and private nursing. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Egypt.

Salasa

Series A in 2020
offer total solutions for your e-commerce needs and manage your complete logistics value chain. Our fulfillment services offer a cost-effective way to store your products without adding to overhead costs. Salasa provides superior pick-up and pack services with multiple shipping options that keep your products moving fast while reducing operational expenses. Salasa provides you with the peace of mind to focus on the task ahead: taking your e-commerce to the next level.

Kolay

Seed Round in 2020
Kolay is a SaaS platform that combines employee engagement with core HR needs. We are helping HR professionals to streamline their day to day tasks with an easy to use and smart platform.

Chefaa

Series A in 2020
Chefaa is a medicine delivery platform based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2017. The company offers a smart medicine system application that enables users to order medications from pharmacies online. In addition to facilitating online orders, Chefaa allows patients to set reminders for their medications, helping them manage their pharmacy needs effectively. Through its innovative approach, Chefaa aims to enhance the accessibility and convenience of obtaining necessary medications for users.

Ajar

Seed Round in 2020
Ajar Technology General Trading Co. WLL specializes in developing mobile and web-based applications that facilitate rent payment and property management for the real estate market. Founded in 2014 and based in Sharq, Kuwait, Ajar offers a cloud service known as Ajar Online. This platform enables landlords to send automatic payment notifications, view payments in real time, and manage properties efficiently. For tenants, Ajar provides SMS and email alerts for rent payments, allows secure online payment options, and issues receipts upon payment. Additionally, the platform rewards tenants with discounts and incentives for making their rent payments online, enhancing the overall rental experience. Ajar has established itself as a leading property management and rent payment platform in the Middle East.

Telp

Seed Round in 2020
Telp is an educational platform helping students find and book lessons with tutors. The platform creates a supportive educational community where knowledge and skills can be shared and harnessed. It was founded in 2018 in Manama, Al Manamah.

MWJ

Seed Round in 2020
MWJ is an online marketplace buying and selling precious new and used original watches. It was formed in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi.

Spare Payments

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of a financial platform designed to help schools implement cashless payments. The company offers a wearable device paired with financial software on smartphones that allow kids to make purchases at school through electronic payments, enabling parents to leverage modern technology to create a safer life for their children.

Circle

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Circle is a mobile app that enables property managers to better engage with their tenants, handle their requests, and reduce operational costs.

Quantum Platform

Seed Round in 2020
Quantum Platform is a business-to-business product platform for sampling solutions using data-driven processes and models. The company offers targeted sampling solutions through its intelligent e-process integration. Its e-process satisfactory targets active online shoppers based on clearly defined criteria to drive real conversion rates. Quantum also creates a collaborative integration with global FMCG's and a wide range of exclusive online businesses for samples to be delivered to the target audience's doorstep. The company also offers specialized targeted sampling campaigns/online sampling using the help of data-driven models and e-process.

Brimore

Seed Round in 2020
Brimore Holding B.V. owns and operates an online retail and distribution platform. The company offers fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). It offers detergents, perfumes, skin, canned food, upholstery, skin care, lips, spices, mixes, and beans, men wear, personal care, hair care, eyes, women wear, baby and kids wear, appliances, make up, textiles, home care, food and beverage, and wellness products. The company connects and serves manufacturers and customers. Brimore Holding B.V. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

invygo

Seed Round in 2020
Invygo Tech FZ LLC, founded in 2018 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offers an app-based car subscription service that allows users to book dealership-verified cars on a rental basis. Customers can easily browse available vehicles, upload their driving license, and complete all necessary documentation within the app. The service includes free home delivery of the chosen car within hours and provides a flexible monthly payment model without long-term commitments or hidden fees. Users can also request servicing or return their car with a simple tap, making it a convenient alternative to traditional car ownership and leasing. Invygo aims to deliver a high-quality customer experience, catering to those seeking more flexible automotive solutions.

Tammwel

Seed Round in 2020
Tammwel is a digital financing broker the helps clients find financial offers. It was founded in Riyadh, Ar Riyad.

Source Beauty

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Source Beauty LLC is an e-commerce marketplace based in Cairo, Egypt, specializing in a wide range of beauty products. Founded in 2016, the platform features skincare, makeup, fragrances, hair care, and bath and body products, as well as detox items and health supplements. It serves as a hub for Egyptian consumers seeking informed choices in beauty, having initially started as a blog that highlighted trending products. In addition to selling products from both Egyptian and international brands, Source Beauty also offers beauty subscription boxes and fashion blogging services. The company's mission is to simplify the beauty shopping experience and empower consumers to make informed decisions about their beauty and wellness.

Telgani

Seed Round in 2020
Telgani is a car rental service that operates through an online portal and mobile application, allowing customers to conveniently rent vehicles at competitive prices. Founded in 2018, the company is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Telgani aims to simplify the car rental process, offering a user-friendly platform for individuals seeking to quickly access their preferred vehicles.

DigitaSport

Seed Round in 2020
DigitaSport is the best way for sports entities to digitize brand value and engage fans on mobile and web.DigitaSport is a technology company that helps sporting entities engage with fans on mobile and web.

Pravica

Seed Round in 2020
Pravica, Inc. is a blockchain-based email service provider based in Cairo, Egypt. Founded in 2019, the company offers a decentralized email platform that prioritizes user privacy and security by encrypting all forms of communication, including emails, chats, voice calls, and video conferences. Utilizing blockchain technology, Pravica ensures that users have control over their data, preventing unauthorized access and protecting personal information from third-party exploitation. Additionally, the platform facilitates the sending and receiving of cryptocurrency payments, enhancing its functionality for corporate clients, individuals, and freelancers alike. Pravica was previously known as Dmails, LLC before rebranding in March 2020.

Tasaira

Seed Round in 2020
Tasaira is a mobile app that helps Saudi drivers get tailored quotes from trusted repair shops.

Yovza

Seed Round in 2020
Yovza is a SaaS that helps construction contractors from the MENA region digitize their approval workflows to save 70% of their presently involved time and efforts by getting all the stakeholders under a single umbrella.

Wuilt

Seed Round in 2020
Wuilt LLC is an online platform based in Miami Beach, Florida, that specializes in website design. Founded in 2016, it enables users to create websites that are responsive across all devices. The platform offers a variety of features, including pre-designed section blocks, tools for multilingual website creation, and the ability to integrate custom domains. Users can also access pre-assembled images tailored for their websites, analytics and marketing tools, customizable color palettes, and diverse font combinations. Notably, Wuilt includes a functional Arabic interface, allowing users to build Arabic websites quickly and efficiently, often in under five minutes.

Johrh

Seed Round in 2020
Johrh is an online abaya store based in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, specializing in a diverse selection of quality abayas at affordable prices. The company offers a variety of designs crafted from different fabrics, allowing customers to find options that suit their preferences and needs. Additionally, Johrh provides the flexibility for customers to place orders tailored to their specific size requirements, making it a convenient destination for those seeking stylish and well-fitted abayas.

HiGuests

Seed Round in 2020
HiGuests is a property management company specializing in the short-term rental market across multiple locations, including Dubai, Barcelona, Mumbai, the Dominican Republic, and Australia. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dubai, the company manages properties listed on platforms such as Airbnb, HomeAway, and Booking.com. HiGuests has developed proprietary software to streamline property management operations, allowing homeowners to maximize their rental revenue while providing an exceptional experience for guests. This software includes features for account and revenue management, along with a dedicated app for hosts and guests to facilitate seamless communication and service. HiGuests emphasizes a personalized approach, ensuring that guests receive comprehensive support through local teams for check-in/out, cleaning, maintenance, and 24/7 assistance, ultimately aiming for high customer satisfaction and positive reviews.

Greenish

Seed Round in 2020
Greenish is a store for organic food products, delivery services, and multiple payment solutions. It was headquartered in Riyadh, Ar Riyad.

Quantum Platform

Seed Round in 2020
Quantum Platform is a business-to-business product platform for sampling solutions using data-driven processes and models. The company offers targeted sampling solutions through its intelligent e-process integration. Its e-process satisfactory targets active online shoppers based on clearly defined criteria to drive real conversion rates. Quantum also creates a collaborative integration with global FMCG's and a wide range of exclusive online businesses for samples to be delivered to the target audience's doorstep. The company also offers specialized targeted sampling campaigns/online sampling using the help of data-driven models and e-process.

Esar

Seed Round in 2020
Esar is a car rental market that connects and enables community members to rent unique cars that suit their needs. It creates a marketplace where car owners offer their premium cars free of charge and the tenant finds and seizes the vehicles after passing the company's verification checks. Essar specializes in daily rent from day to month and their prices are approximately 35% lower than traditional car rental companies. The company seeks and focuses on developing and enhancing trust and cooperation among members of society and creating new opportunities for the region's societies in the field of car rental and travel. It is headquartered in Jeddah, Makkah.

Mamo

Seed Round in 2020
Mamo Pay is a financial technology company that specializes in a peer-to-peer payments application, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The application allows users to transfer, receive, track, and split payments with family, friends, and businesses without incurring any fees. Mamo Pay enables users to connect their bank accounts, facilitating quick and secure money transfers. Additionally, the platform supports global payments in multiple currencies, offers virtual card issuance, and integrates with e-commerce platforms. This functionality helps businesses optimize their financial operations and gain insights into spending patterns.

Mamo

Seed Round in 2020
Mamo Pay is a financial technology company that specializes in a peer-to-peer payments application, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The application allows users to transfer, receive, track, and split payments with family, friends, and businesses without incurring any fees. Mamo Pay enables users to connect their bank accounts, facilitating quick and secure money transfers. Additionally, the platform supports global payments in multiple currencies, offers virtual card issuance, and integrates with e-commerce platforms. This functionality helps businesses optimize their financial operations and gain insights into spending patterns.

Haseel

Seed 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, Haseel offers users a convenient way to order high-quality produce directly from their smartphones. The platform is designed to cater to modern consumer needs by providing a selection of the best crops at competitive prices, aligning with the digital age's demand for efficiency and accessibility in grocery shopping.

Bankiom

Seed Round in 2020
Bankiom is a digital bank that allows customers to open a current account and quickly download a virtual debit card on your smartphone.

Gameball

Seed Round in 2020
Gameball is a developer of a marketing and customer relationship management platform focused on enhancing customer retention and engagement. The platform utilizes gamification to provide customizable loyalty and rewards programs, along with behavior-based notifications and referral management systems. By tailoring experiences to align with customer actions and interests, Gameball aims to help businesses retain and expand their customer base. Its tools are designed to evoke strong emotional responses, guiding customers through their journey and maintaining engagement at every stage.

Rise

Venture Round in 2020
Rise is a start-up focused on developing a financial services platform tailored for migrants. The company aims to enhance the financial well-being of migrants by offering wealth management solutions that go beyond traditional monetary considerations. Recognizing that wealth encompasses knowledge and the desire for growth, Rise provides tools and resources to help migrants effectively manage their finances, acquire new skills, and improve their overall quality of life. Through its innovative approach, Rise aspires to create opportunities and foster a better future for millions of individuals around the globe.

ElCoach

Seed Round in 2020
ElCoach is the fitness app for the Middle East. Any app can get you to sign up and play for a day—ElCoach builds better bodies for life. Your current stats, fitness level, and personal goals are used to craft hyper-customized diet and workout programs. Whether you're at home, in the gym, or on the go, your trainer is always in your pocket. And it'll guide you to your ideal shape every step of the way.

Evreka

Series E in 2020
Evreka Yazilim A.S. develops smart waste collection systems. It develops Evreka smart waste collection system, a wireless sensor that can measure the garbage bin fillness level and send this information to cloud using machine to machine technology. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cankaya, Turkey.

Argineering

Seed Round in 2020
Argineering is a Giza-based company established in 2016 that specializes in transforming static displays into interactive experiences. Its flagship product, RGKit, is a design tool that enables user interaction in various cultural venues, such as museums, showrooms, and events. The RGKit system includes various modules and accessories, such as rotators and light displays, which enhance the movement and engagement of the exhibits. Additionally, Argineering has developed the RGKit app, allowing users to control these modules and accessories effectively. The company has garnered recognition for its innovative approach, having received awards in national competitions, and its technology has been utilized by notable brands and institutions worldwide.

Speero

Seed Round in 2020
Speero is an online platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that facilitates the buying and selling of new and used automotive spare parts through its website and mobile applications. Founded in 2017, the company provides users with the ability to order spare parts online and offers support through a specialized team that assists with queries, quotations, and product information. Speero aims to streamline the automotive spare parts marketplace, making it more accessible for consumers and businesses alike.

Convertedin

Seed Round in 2020
Convertedin is an ad automation platform for eCommerce businesses using AI. They help retailers unleash their full marketing potential with intelligent algorithms. Equip yourself to create crazy ad campaigns with 5X better ROI.

Awfar

Seed Round in 2020
Awfar Market is the first online platform for supermarket and Grocery Stores in MENA Region, providing users with the ability to choose their favorite supermarket chain and shop for groceries, also comparing and viewing products nutrition information and picking appropriate delivery time & method of payment. Awfar Market provided the delivery service in the most safe and hygienic way through Through our Cloud Sourcing Delivery Application, Delivery Rep ( with their cars ) using our Application to pickup order and deliver to customer GPS Location, which is equipped with the required tools to keep your groceries safe, cool and fresh. - Vision Our Vision to be a leader in the e-commerce Sector In Middle east Through building a new shopping experience matching with culture of Middle East customers and satisfy their needs. - Mission: We are on a mission to virtualize the businesses around the Arab world

Garment IO

Seed Round in 2020
Garment IO is a company based in Giza, Egypt, founded in 2016, that specializes in providing a cloud-based management solution for the garment industry. Its offering includes an electronic device that integrates software and hardware to enhance the productivity of garment factories. The platform allows factory managers and owners to monitor production processes, track individual worker performance, and calculate production costs in real-time, all through accessible online dashboards. By offering detailed transaction feeds and quality level analysis, Garment IO aims to enable factory supervisors to optimize operations and reduce costs effectively.