Arzan Venture Capital

Arzan Venture Capital is a Kuwait-based corporate venture capital arm of Arzan Financial Group and an early-stage investor focused on technology startups with a Middle East and North Africa orientation. Founded in 2013, it ranks among the region's early entrants into venture capital and maintains a portfolio of more than 30 startups. The firm supports fast-growing tech teams and aims to build lasting relationships with entrepreneurs at an early stage.

Hasan Zainal

Managing Partner

Laith Zraikat

Partner

48 past transactions

Revenya Capital

Seed Round in 2024
Revenya Capital is a lending firm based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, established in 2024. The company specializes in revenue-based financing, allowing businesses to access capital without the loss of equity. Revenya Capital focuses on delivering rapid and data-driven financing decisions, which facilitates quick access to funds for enterprises. By prioritizing the provision of flexible financing solutions, Revenya aims to support businesses in achieving their growth objectives while maintaining equity ownership.

Hulexo

Seed Round in 2024
Hulexo is a developer of cloud-based ERP software designed to assist retailers in optimizing their operations and enhancing decision-making processes. The company's low-code ERP system features a comprehensive suite of tools for inventory management, order processing, customer relationship management, and reporting. By leveraging a smart decision-making engine, Hulexo's software enables retailers to address complex business challenges, streamline their operations, and improve overall profitability.

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.

Money Fellows

Venture Round in 2023
Money Fellows operates a digital platform facilitating collaborative group lending and savings. It leverages social networks to provide interest-free credit and enhance saving capabilities, promoting financial inclusion.

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 company offers a suite of tools that leverage gamification to create intelligent and customizable loyalty and rewards programs. Its platform includes features such as behavior-based notifications and referral management systems, allowing clients to foster personal experiences tailored to individual customer actions and interests. By facilitating a deeper connection between businesses and their customers, Gameball aims to streamline the user journey and strengthen customer relationships at every interaction point.

Money Fellows

Series B in 2022
Money Fellows operates a digital platform facilitating collaborative group lending and savings. It leverages social networks to provide interest-free credit and enhance saving capabilities, promoting financial inclusion.

Zid زد

Series B in 2022
Zid is a cloud-based multi-channel commerce platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses in Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Riyadh, Zid enables merchants to create their own branded eStores while integrating with various supply chain players. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools that allow users to manage products and inventory, process orders and payments, ship products, and build customer relationships. It also provides analytics and reporting features, facilitating data-driven decision-making, and offers access to financing options. Zid's mission is to simplify the entry of retailers into electronic commerce, making it accessible and professional for businesses in the region.

Subsbase

Seed Round in 2022
Subsbase is a cloud-based platform designed for subscription-based businesses. It offers operational tools such as automated billing and invoicing, subscriber lifecycle management, integration with various payment gateways, customizable subscription plans, multi-currency support, tax handling, and detailed analytics to efficiently manage subscriptions and maintain financial oversight.

Khazenly

Seed Round in 2022
Khazenly offers on-demand digital warehousing and omnichannel fulfillment management that helps merchants digitize and streamline their operations across online stores, physical retail, marketplaces, and cross-border channels. Leveraging artificial intelligence and big data, the platform supports storage, order processing, delivery, and cash collection, enabling e-commerce entrepreneurs and social commerce retailers to optimize logistics and fulfill orders efficiently.

Repzo

Convertible Note in 2022
Repzo develops a mobile sales CRM platform designed to streamline field force management. It transforms smartphones or tablets into standalone tools for monitoring staff efficiency, assigning tasks, and providing real-time updates, significantly reducing order processing time.

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.

Retailo

Series A in 2022
Retailo is an online B2B marketplace focused on digitizing the retail supply chain in the MENAP region. Founded in July 2020 by former Careem executives, the company is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Retailo has rapidly emerged as a leading startup, serving over 35,000 active retailers who can access more than 2,000 stock-keeping units (SKUs) through its app, with deliveries made within 24 hours of order placement. The company operates multiple warehouses across various cities in the MENAP region, managing a vast inventory from hundreds of brands, including direct partners. With a workforce of over 500 employees, Retailo processes tens of thousands of orders each month. Its mission is to simplify retail operations and enhance supply chain accessibility, aiming to unlock the earning potential of 10 million small and medium-sized enterprise retailers across the region and contribute to the overall economic growth.

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.

Merit Incentives

Series A in 2021
Merit Incentives delivers gifts, rewards, and engagement solutions powered by innovative technologies for organizations in the Middle East and North Africa. The company provides a customer and employee engagement platform that aims to boost customer engagement and workforce motivation by enabling loyalty programs, sales incentives, and rewards fulfillment. Its offering covers program design, engagement strategy, and ongoing management to help clients strengthen relationships, improve retention, and attract new customers.

Klaim

Seed Round in 2021
Klaim is a FinTech company specializing in healthcare. It offers payment acceleration solutions for healthcare providers by purchasing outstanding medical claims, providing immediate cash flow, and streamlining reimbursement processes.

Fatura

Seed Round in 2021
Fatura is a technology platform established in 2019 that aims to transform the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry in Egypt and Africa. It serves as a digital solution connecting FMCG manufacturers and wholesalers directly with retailers, streamlining the traditional trade cycle. By digitizing the ordering process, Fatura addresses significant challenges faced by retailers, such as supply-side inefficiencies and access to market intelligence. The platform enables retailers to make on-credit purchases, thereby improving their working capital. Additionally, Fatura employs advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence to assess the creditworthiness of retailers within its network, enhancing financial decision-making for both retailers and wholesalers. With notable traction in Cairo and Giza, Fatura is positioned to become a leading player in the FMCG technology landscape across the region.

Carseer

Seed Round in 2021
Carseer is a vehicle history reporting platform that provides users with comprehensive vehicle history reports, helping them make informed decisions when purchasing new or used cars. The platform aggregates data from various sources, including automotive agencies, government departments, and insurance companies, to deliver accurate information and protect customers from fraud related to misleading vehicle information. By facilitating access to reliable vehicle data, Carseer aims to enhance the transparency of the used car market.

Retailo

Seed Round in 2021
Retailo is an online B2B marketplace focused on digitizing the retail supply chain in the MENAP region. Founded in July 2020 by former Careem executives, the company is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Retailo has rapidly emerged as a leading startup, serving over 35,000 active retailers who can access more than 2,000 stock-keeping units (SKUs) through its app, with deliveries made within 24 hours of order placement. The company operates multiple warehouses across various cities in the MENAP region, managing a vast inventory from hundreds of brands, including direct partners. With a workforce of over 500 employees, Retailo processes tens of thousands of orders each month. Its mission is to simplify retail operations and enhance supply chain accessibility, aiming to unlock the earning potential of 10 million small and medium-sized enterprise retailers across the region and contribute to the overall economic growth.

Zid زد

Series A in 2021
Zid is a cloud-based multi-channel commerce platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses in Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Riyadh, Zid enables merchants to create their own branded eStores while integrating with various supply chain players. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools that allow users to manage products and inventory, process orders and payments, ship products, and build customer relationships. It also provides analytics and reporting features, facilitating data-driven decision-making, and offers access to financing options. Zid's mission is to simplify the entry of retailers into electronic commerce, making it accessible and professional for businesses in the region.

FlexxPay

Seed Round in 2021
FlexxPay offers an online, cloud-based platform that helps employers give employees access to a portion of their earned wages before the regular payday. The service enables immediate access to earned income, alleviating financial stress by allowing workers to cover mid-cycle expenses without waiting for the next payroll. It integrates with payroll systems to track earned-but-unpaid wages and provides an alternative to the traditional pay cycle that maintains payroll accuracy and compliance. The solution targets employers seeking a flexible payroll option to support financial wellness and workforce productivity.

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.

Subsbase

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Subsbase is a cloud-based platform designed for subscription-based businesses. It offers operational tools such as automated billing and invoicing, subscriber lifecycle management, integration with various payment gateways, customizable subscription plans, multi-currency support, tax handling, and detailed analytics to efficiently manage subscriptions and maintain financial oversight.

iKcon

Seed Round in 2020
iKcon is a Dubai-based operator of cloud kitchens that procures, cooks, and delivers food on behalf of restaurants and brand owners. Founded in 2019, it runs a network of smart satellite and central kitchens in prime locations to extend the reach of F&B brands in the MENA region. The company's modern kitchens are equipped with the latest technology and staffed by trained chefs and customer service teams, supported by procurement and storage facilities, central production units, and service centers. By leveraging its tech-enabled delivery platform and scalable kitchen infrastructure, iKcon enables existing chains and brands to launch new concepts, manage time more efficiently, build customer relationships, and expand market presence.

FittiCoin

Pre Seed Round in 2020
FittiCoin Ltd is a company based in Amman, Jordan, founded in 2018, that specializes in developing a mobile application aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles through physical activity. The FittiCoin App tracks users' steps and body activities, converting these metrics into coins that can be redeemed for various rewards and offers from partner businesses. By incentivizing fitness through a gamified approach, the application encourages users to remain active while providing opportunities to earn cryptocurrency for their fitness achievements. The firm’s innovative solution merges technology with health and wellness, making fitness tracking engaging and rewarding for its users.

Crowd Analyzer

Series A in 2019
Crowd Analyzer is a social media monitoring and analytics company that helps brands and agencies understand opinions expressed on social platforms. Its platform analyzes content, measures sentiment, including Arabic dialects, and delivers data to inform campaigns and marketing strategies. It also supports audience engagement by enabling actions that drive digital interaction based on reliable, relevant insights.

Repzo

Seed Round in 2019
Repzo develops a mobile sales CRM platform designed to streamline field force management. It transforms smartphones or tablets into standalone tools for monitoring staff efficiency, assigning tasks, and providing real-time updates, significantly reducing order processing time.

Zid زد

Seed Round in 2019
Zid is a cloud-based multi-channel commerce platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses in Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Riyadh, Zid enables merchants to create their own branded eStores while integrating with various supply chain players. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools that allow users to manage products and inventory, process orders and payments, ship products, and build customer relationships. It also provides analytics and reporting features, facilitating data-driven decision-making, and offers access to financing options. Zid's mission is to simplify the entry of retailers into electronic commerce, making it accessible and professional for businesses in the region.

Inagrab

Seed Round in 2019
Inagrab, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing an online data analysis platform tailored for online retailers. Founded in 2017 and based in Lewes, Delaware, Inagrab offers a comprehensive dashboard that allows users to track sales performance, access valuable data insights, and generate leads. The company’s core product, Dalooni, connects businesses with a sales force comprised of individuals who are not formally employed, particularly targeting unemployed youth in the MENA region. This platform not only facilitates income generation for these individuals but also enhances their business development skills. Furthermore, Inagrab provides marketing consulting services, reinforcing its commitment to helping businesses optimize their sales performance and grow effectively.

paymennt.com

Seed Round in 2019
Paymennt is a mobile-first payments platform designed to facilitate online and in-person transactions for businesses, particularly micro and small enterprises. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with an additional office in Amman, Jordan, the company specializes in providing a simple and efficient payment solution. Paymennt enables users to accept payments through various methods, including payment links, thereby streamlining the payment process and enhancing the overall customer experience. The company also focuses on integrating loyalty and reward points into its payment systems, allowing users to redeem and spend their points seamlessly.

paymennt.com

Seed Round in 2019
Paymennt is a mobile-first payments platform designed to facilitate online and in-person transactions for businesses, particularly micro and small enterprises. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with an additional office in Amman, Jordan, the company specializes in providing a simple and efficient payment solution. Paymennt enables users to accept payments through various methods, including payment links, thereby streamlining the payment process and enhancing the overall customer experience. The company also focuses on integrating loyalty and reward points into its payment systems, allowing users to redeem and spend their points seamlessly.

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

TruKKer

Seed Round in 2018
TruKKer is a technology-enabled truck aggregator based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, founded in 2016. The company operates a logistics and fleet management platform that simplifies road freight and logistics operations by integrating demand and supply for land freight services. TruKKer's platform connects shippers and carriers in real time, ensuring maximum utilization of available trucks and reducing overall transportation costs. The company's network, powered by real-time data analytics, enhances reliability and transparency while creating opportunities for data monetization and consolidated procurement. By offering end-to-end coverage and a comprehensive service portfolio, TruKKer facilitates cross-border transportation services for various end markets, benefiting both shippers and transporters alike.

Crowd Analyzer

Seed Round in 2018
Crowd Analyzer is a social media monitoring and analytics company that helps brands and agencies understand opinions expressed on social platforms. Its platform analyzes content, measures sentiment, including Arabic dialects, and delivers data to inform campaigns and marketing strategies. It also supports audience engagement by enabling actions that drive digital interaction based on reliable, relevant insights.

POSRocket

Venture Round in 2018
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.

Reportcard

Seed Round in 2018
Reportcard Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Dubai, UAE, specializes in developing a comprehensive student management system tailored for the education sector. Their platform facilitates communication and alignment among administrators, teachers, parents, and students by centralizing and organizing student information. The company aims to enhance operational efficiencies through technology and data analytics, catering to both boutique academies and larger school consortia. Additionally, Reportcard's system provides insights into students' strengths and areas for improvement, enabling personalized teaching methods and enhanced classroom engagement via visually appealing reports.

Qoyod

Seed Round in 2018
Qoyod is a cloud-based accounting software provider established in 2016, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company specializes in offering an online accounting and invoicing platform tailored for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia. Qoyod enables users to efficiently issue invoices, manage expenses, and monitor budgets while automating the recording of journal entries. Additionally, the platform supports the generation of financial statements and business reports that meet both commercial and statutory requirements in the region. Key features include purchase order issuance, stock management, point of sales capabilities, and API services, all designed to enhance productivity and competitiveness for its clients. Users can select from various service packages available on a monthly or annual basis, benefiting from a comprehensive suite of accounting tools.

Shieldfy

Seed Round in 2018
Shieldfy Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Alexandria, Egypt, develops a cybersecurity platform designed to protect web applications from various cyber threats. The company aims to empower developers, startups, and businesses by providing essential tools and information to enhance their online security. Shieldfy's cloud-based security solution acts as a protective barrier for websites, effectively shielding them from cyber attacks and malware. The platform offers clients comprehensive insights into any attacks, including detailed profiles of the attackers and their behavior, enabling organizations to better understand vulnerabilities and mitigate potential risks. Shieldfy's mission is to ensure that everyone can safely access information online without fear of hacking or exposure.

Swvl

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2017, Swvl is a mobility company that offers an app for booking fixed-rate rides on shared buses and vans during peak commute hours. It operates in Egypt, Kenya, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, serving both individual commuters and corporate clients.

ARMADA DELIVERY SOLUTIONS

Seed Round in 2018
Armada Delivery Solutions is a technology company based in Kuwait City, Kuwait, specializing in on-demand and crowd-sourced delivery solutions. Founded in 2016, the company offers a marketplace for last-mile delivery services, connecting businesses with a network of freelance and professional couriers through its web-based logistics platform. This platform includes a logistics API and an enterprise fleet management solution, aiding local businesses in efficiently managing their delivery needs. Additionally, Armada provides a mobile application for courier agents to organize their schedules and orders, enhancing the overall delivery process and reducing delivery times. The company primarily targets local businesses seeking flexible delivery options and individuals with cars looking to earn extra income.

TruKKer

Seed Round in 2017
TruKKer is a technology-enabled truck aggregator based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, founded in 2016. The company operates a logistics and fleet management platform that simplifies road freight and logistics operations by integrating demand and supply for land freight services. TruKKer's platform connects shippers and carriers in real time, ensuring maximum utilization of available trucks and reducing overall transportation costs. The company's network, powered by real-time data analytics, enhances reliability and transparency while creating opportunities for data monetization and consolidated procurement. By offering end-to-end coverage and a comprehensive service portfolio, TruKKer facilitates cross-border transportation services for various end markets, benefiting both shippers and transporters alike.

POSRocket

Seed Round in 2017
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.

Bellgram

Seed Round in 2017
Bellgram is a company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2015, that specializes in developing an intelligent cloud-based application designed to enhance communication services for businesses. The company offers a conversation assistant that aims to improve productivity by enriching the customer conversation experience before, during, and after phone calls. Bellgram's platform indexes and makes relevant conversation data searchable, utilizing historical data to provide predictive insights and suggestions. This innovative approach seeks to make voice communications more intelligent and better integrated into modern workflows, catering to the evolving needs of businesses in a competitive landscape.

MUNCH:ON

Seed Round in 2016
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

The Luxury Closet

Series B in 2016
The Luxury Closet is a pioneering online marketplace in the GCC region dedicated to the buying, selling, and consignment of luxury items, with a focus on pre-owned products. By ensuring the authenticity and integrity of each item, the platform allows customers to purchase designer goods at discounted prices. With its significant market reach and impressive scalability, The Luxury Closet has experienced rapid growth, achieving double-digit monthly increases in sales since its inception. The platform serves as a trusted venue for individuals seeking to access authentic luxury items while promoting a sustainable approach to fashion consumption.

Wrappup

Seed Round in 2016
Wrappup uses AI to auto-summarize your meetings, declaring war on pens everywhere! The platform uses a combination Speech Analysis, NLP, and Deep Learning models to identify important moments in discussion. Just invite lucy@wrappup.ai to your next call, and she’ll listen for keywords like “follow-up” or “next steps” to generate all the action items for you. Users can train the system with their own set of keyword triggers and vocabulary, making Lucy smarter and smarter as she grows!

boxit.co

Seed Round in 2016
Boxit Technology FZ-LLC operates an online platform that connects individuals seeking additional storage for their personal belongings with logistics companies that have available space. Founded in 2015 and based in Dubai, the platform allows users to manage their items through an online visual catalog, where they can select boxes, schedule pickups, and arrange for delivery of their stored items. Boxit offers a convenient and flexible storage solution, ensuring that possessions are stored securely and can be easily transported as needed. The service includes options for packing and pickup directly from users' homes, making the storage process efficient and user-friendly.

Bidvine

Seed Round in 2016
Bidvine Limited is an online platform based in London, United Kingdom, that connects customers with local service professionals for various projects, including events, health, home care, learning, and wellness. Established in 2014, the company operates as a marketplace where users can find suitable professionals by answering service-specific questions. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Bidvine matches clients' needs with the right service providers, allowing them to compare multiple bids and select professionals that align with their requirements, budget, and timelines. The platform aims to streamline the hiring process and facilitate the completion of diverse tasks for its users.

Careem

Series C in 2015
Careem operates a car booking platform that connects passengers with local drivers via a marketplace of community drivers. The platform lets users request a ride in minutes, see the fare, and pay with a credit card, providing access to convenient and affordable transportation.
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