Global Ventures

Hakbah is a Fintech startup focusing on an alternative financial saving. Hakbah is modernizing financial saving via its intelligent platform by offering a comprehensive one-stop-shop solution for Savings Groups to initiate, manage, join, and pay directly within the mobile app.

Yodawy Inc. is an online pharmacy and insurtech startup based in Giza, Egypt, founded in 2018. The company operates a platform that enables customers to browse and order pharmaceuticals and personal care products through a mobile app, which supports delivery from a network of over 500 pharmacies across the country. Yodawy also offers a digital prescription application and an insurance approvals engine that automatically applies insurance and copayment benefits, with partnerships established with four major insurance carriers and additional ones in development.

Remedial Health is a company focused on enhancing access to medicines for healthcare retail businesses, including large pharmacies and small chemist shops. By utilizing advanced technology, it develops a pharmacy operations and procurement management platform that facilitates direct ordering from manufacturers and registered distributors. This platform supports both large and small retailers in streamlining their dispensing and workflow management processes, ensuring just-in-time stock availability. Additionally, Remedial Health provides financing options and a diverse selection of inventory, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of medicine procurement for its clients.

Supy is a B2B food marketplace servicing restaurants of all sizes streamlines their ordering process and equips.

Proximie Inc., based in Bedford, Massachusetts, offers a secure software platform that facilitates virtual surgical collaboration among surgeons. By leveraging advanced telecommunication, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and machine learning technologies, Proximie's platform enables real-time, peer-to-peer assistance during surgeries, regardless of location. This innovative approach allows surgeons to share expertise before, during, and after procedures, effectively overcoming the barriers of time and distance. Furthermore, the platform is compatible with various devices and software used in operating rooms, allowing for seamless integration and interaction. Proximie's mission is to enhance surgical knowledge and skills, enabling surgeons to refine their techniques in diverse settings, even with limited bandwidth.

Paymob Solutions S.A.E. is a digital payments enabler based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2015. The company offers a payment acceptance platform that facilitates the conversion of cash payments and transfers to digital formats. Paymob’s services include integrated fraud detection, interactive dashboards, and compliance with PCI security standards. By providing robust payment infrastructure technologies, Paymob aims to empower underserved populations with access to essential financial services. The company focuses on bridging the financial inclusion gap in the Middle East and Africa, enabling businesses of all sizes to harness the benefits of digital payments.

Abhi is a financial wellness platform that offers salary advances to employees based on their accrued wages. The company's application allows employees to access their unpaid wages without hidden charges, providing a straightforward solution for financial needs. In addition to salary advances, Abhi facilitates services such as invoice factoring and payroll processing. This enables employers to manage their payroll efficiently and ensures timely payments to employees, even during financial challenges. By streamlining access to funds, Abhi aims to enhance the financial well-being of both businesses and their employees.

Altibbi Ltd. operates a digital health platform for doctors and users in the Middle East. Its platform provides information on various topics, including hypertension, eyes illnesses, allergy allergic, herbalists, and malignant tumors, as well as heart, dental, skin diseases. The company’s solution also includes medical dictionary, articles, guide, and news; and videos, encyclopedia of medicines, and questions and answers. In addition, the company provides services through its mobile applications. Altibbi Ltd. was founded in 2008 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Remedial Health is a company focused on enhancing access to medicines for healthcare retail businesses, including large pharmacies and small chemist shops. By utilizing advanced technology, it develops a pharmacy operations and procurement management platform that facilitates direct ordering from manufacturers and registered distributors. This platform supports both large and small retailers in streamlining their dispensing and workflow management processes, ensuring just-in-time stock availability. Additionally, Remedial Health provides financing options and a diverse selection of inventory, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of medicine procurement for its clients.

Abhi is a financial wellness platform that offers salary advances to employees based on their accrued wages. The company's application allows employees to access their unpaid wages without hidden charges, providing a straightforward solution for financial needs. In addition to salary advances, Abhi facilitates services such as invoice factoring and payroll processing. This enables employers to manage their payroll efficiently and ensures timely payments to employees, even during financial challenges. By streamlining access to funds, Abhi aims to enhance the financial well-being of both businesses and their employees.

AlgoDriven is an automotive data platform that helps car dealers, classifieds, banks and insurance companies accurately identify and price used cars. Car dealers use our patented mobile app, EvalExpert to appraise their cars, while enterprise clients access our platform through our APIs

Enhance Fitness is transforming the personal training landscape in the Middle East by offering an on-demand service that connects individuals with personal trainers in various locations. The company provides a comprehensive technology platform designed for personal training enterprises, featuring a full suite of software solutions that includes customer and trainer applications, a certifying trainer academy, and a management control dashboard. This platform not only facilitates real-time insights into operations but also enables seamless payment processing for clients. By catering to gyms, fitness clubs, personal training companies, and hotels, as well as individual trainers, Enhance Fitness aims to enhance the overall effectiveness and accessibility of personal training services.

Vivoo is a wellness assistant that provides custom nutrition advice to the users based on their urine sample analysis. Vivoo translates the user's urine information into personalized nutrition and lifestyle advice that can easily fit in daily life. All of the Vivoo advice has been prepared by registered dieticians, nutritionists, and doctors. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Tabby is a financial technology company based in the United Arab Emirates that offers payment solutions for consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The company allows customers to pay for their online and in-store purchases either through a deferred single payment or in multiple installments. Tabby's proprietary decision engine facilitates instant checkout, enabling users to make purchases and pay later without incurring additional costs. Through its services, Tabby aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing greater financial flexibility to consumers.

Arrow Labs is a mobility software manufacturer specializing in niche applications and mobility solutions. Arrow Labs MIMS is a state of the art mobility platform designed for todays modern workforce. Based in Dubai, they provide their products & services to various size clients across their operational area. Their experience in designing and architecting critical medium and large scale solutions is paramount. Their obective is to provide advanced innovative mobility solutions that address specific niche requirements in today's demanding environment.

Yodawy Inc. is an online pharmacy and insurtech startup based in Giza, Egypt, founded in 2018. The company operates a platform that enables customers to browse and order pharmaceuticals and personal care products through a mobile app, which supports delivery from a network of over 500 pharmacies across the country. Yodawy also offers a digital prescription application and an insurance approvals engine that automatically applies insurance and copayment benefits, with partnerships established with four major insurance carriers and additional ones in development.

Democrance is an insurance technology company founded in 2015 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The firm focuses on developing software that helps insurers distribute, service, and administer insurance policies specifically in the Middle East and Northern Africa. Democrance aims to create partnerships that enhance accessibility to insurance for underserved populations, particularly those who require coverage but have limited financial means. Through its innovative solutions, the company seeks to bridge the gap between insurers and potential customers, fostering a more inclusive insurance market in the region.

TeamApt is a financial technology company focused on, developing Digital Banking, Digital Business solutions, and running Payments Infrastructure by rethinking the needs of consumers, businesses, and the financial industry. Beginning operations in 2015, TeamApt was borne from a desire to create financial happiness, building solutions and tools for businesses and individuals to happily manage money. TeamApt is proudly Nigerian but globally focused, with an eclectic mix of backend, frontend, reliability, quality assurance, distributed data storage engineers to ensure critical solutions and products for our customers are built right, securely, scalably and reliably. Our end goal is to see our customers happy which can only happen when they succeed using our solutions to run their daily lives and businesses.

Minly Ltd is an online platform based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, that connects fans with celebrities through personalized experiences. Founded in 2020, Minly enables users to book custom video shoutouts from a variety of public figures, including actors, musicians, athletes, and influencers. This service allows fans to celebrate special occasions, such as birthdays and anniversaries, by surprising loved ones with heartfelt messages from their favorite stars. In addition to its core offerings, Minly is committed to social responsibility and has partnered with local non-profit organizations focused on community development and support. The platform is accessible via its website and mobile applications, serving users in the Middle East and globally.

Valeo allows you to optimize your health by empowering you to take control of your health using a personalized mobile health tracker.

Nexford University is an educational institution that provides online global education based on mastery of competencies that are relevant in the workplace. It caters markets such as the United States, the Philippines, Nigeria, and Egypt. The university was founded in 2017 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Red Sea Farms, located in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, specializes in sustainable agriculture solutions tailored for saltwater and desert environments. The company provides a range of services, including technical advice, design, and project management, to enhance agricultural practices in these challenging climates. Red Sea Farms employs innovative, patent-pending technology that allows greenhouse and hydroponic farms to produce healthier and tastier crops while using significantly less water and energy. Their commitment to sustainability is reflected in their pesticide-free, organic produce, which not only meets high quality standards but also promotes environmental responsibility. Through their expertise, Red Sea Farms aims to improve agricultural efficiency and profitability in arid regions.

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.

Proximie Inc., based in Bedford, Massachusetts, offers a secure software platform that facilitates virtual surgical collaboration among surgeons. By leveraging advanced telecommunication, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and machine learning technologies, Proximie's platform enables real-time, peer-to-peer assistance during surgeries, regardless of location. This innovative approach allows surgeons to share expertise before, during, and after procedures, effectively overcoming the barriers of time and distance. Furthermore, the platform is compatible with various devices and software used in operating rooms, allowing for seamless integration and interaction. Proximie's mission is to enhance surgical knowledge and skills, enabling surgeons to refine their techniques in diverse settings, even with limited bandwidth.

Aingel is an analytics platform that leverages artificial intelligence to identify promising startups and connect them with suitable venture capitalists. The platform features an interactive dashboard and a VC match report that assesses both startups and investors based on over one hundred criteria, incorporating historical data to enhance investment decision-making. By facilitating faster fundraising, Aingel aligns founders with investors who are most likely to provide value and show interest in their business ideas. The platform is utilized by leading data-driven venture capital firms, banks, and fintech companies through its APIs, which streamline the process of startup discovery and analysis. Established in 2016, Aingel is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Paymob Solutions S.A.E. is a digital payments enabler based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2015. The company offers a payment acceptance platform that facilitates the conversion of cash payments and transfers to digital formats. Paymob’s services include integrated fraud detection, interactive dashboards, and compliance with PCI security standards. By providing robust payment infrastructure technologies, Paymob aims to empower underserved populations with access to essential financial services. The company focuses on bridging the financial inclusion gap in the Middle East and Africa, enabling businesses of all sizes to harness the benefits of digital payments.

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.

NowPay, Inc. is a fintech company based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2018. It operates an online platform designed to enhance the financial wellness of corporate employees. The platform offers personal finance management services, allowing users to track savings, spending, budgeting, and borrowing. Additionally, NowPay provides a mobile application that offers detailed insights into employees' salaries, balances, and eligible loan amounts. The company partners with employers to facilitate advance salary payments, enabling employees to access their earnings at any time during the month without incurring liabilities, and to repay these advances over multiple months.

Tarabut Gateway, a disruptor in its own right, is the first and only licensed Open Banking platform (AISP/ PISP) in the MENA region. By developing a single universal open banking API, Tarabut Gateway provides access to a global network of banks and FinTechs that allows money and information to flow securely, instantly, and at a low cost. Having been the first to obtain an AISP & PISP license in the Middle East and North African region, Tarabut Gateway is transforming the MENA financial services landscape by introducing new revenue streams to financial institutions and allowing Fintech to test & monetize on their solutions.

spiderSilk Security is a cybersecurity firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2019. The company specializes in simulating advanced cyberattacks to help organizations strengthen their security defenses. By employing a combination of proprietary machine-driven technology and skilled ethical hackers, spiderSilk enhances its ability to identify security vulnerabilities in applications across both public and internal infrastructures. This approach allows the firm to conduct impactful simulations that reveal potential threats, which, if left unchecked, could affect millions. In addition to its testing services, spiderSilk offers robust advisory services to help organizations identify areas for improvement and integrate best security practices.

Ilara Health brings accurate and affordable diagnostics to rural Africans through miniature, AI-powered diagnostic devices that are integrated via a proprietary technology platform and distributed directly to primary care doctors.

Tabby is a financial technology company based in the United Arab Emirates that offers payment solutions for consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The company allows customers to pay for their online and in-store purchases either through a deferred single payment or in multiple installments. Tabby's proprietary decision engine facilitates instant checkout, enabling users to make purchases and pay later without incurring additional costs. Through its services, Tabby aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing greater financial flexibility to consumers.

Thndr is a financial services company that operates an app-based investment platform. It comes with 0% commission, no account minimum, access to market data, easy account setup, and funding processes. Users can also get access to the latest news, market data, and other educational tools. Seif Amr established the company in 2020 in Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt.

GIBLIB is a California-based company and is the "Netflix" of Medical Education. It is a place for surgeons to share medical lectures and surgical videos. Founded in 2015, GIBLIB is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Paymob Solutions S.A.E. is a digital payments enabler based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2015. The company offers a payment acceptance platform that facilitates the conversion of cash payments and transfers to digital formats. Paymob’s services include integrated fraud detection, interactive dashboards, and compliance with PCI security standards. By providing robust payment infrastructure technologies, Paymob aims to empower underserved populations with access to essential financial services. The company focuses on bridging the financial inclusion gap in the Middle East and Africa, enabling businesses of all sizes to harness the benefits of digital payments.

Altibbi Ltd. operates a digital health platform for doctors and users in the Middle East. Its platform provides information on various topics, including hypertension, eyes illnesses, allergy allergic, herbalists, and malignant tumors, as well as heart, dental, skin diseases. The company’s solution also includes medical dictionary, articles, guide, and news; and videos, encyclopedia of medicines, and questions and answers. In addition, the company provides services through its mobile applications. Altibbi Ltd. was founded in 2008 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Lean Technologies Limited is a Saudi B2B company that specializes in providing a developer-friendly application programming interface (API) platform aimed at facilitating access to financial data and payment initiation for fintech companies. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Riyadh, the company partners with financial institutions to create an integration layer that enhances existing systems while ensuring transparency and control over shared customer data. Lean offers a Universal API that allows fintechs to connect with multiple financial institutions through a single platform, thereby simplifying the integration process and enabling seamless access to users' bank accounts. This approach helps both developers and financial institutions navigate the complexities of financial infrastructure while maintaining oversight and security.

Ogram is a Dubai-based company that offers a human-cloud platform for on-demand temporary staffing solutions. The platform connects clients with freelance workers across various sectors, including food and beverage, hospitality, retail, e-commerce, and logistics. By addressing common staffing challenges such as limited access to reliable personnel, lengthy onboarding processes, and the need for immediate staffing, Ogram facilitates a more efficient and flexible workforce solution. This innovative approach enables businesses to quickly book staff and service providers as needed, streamlining the hiring process and enhancing operational efficiency.

Helium Health is a technology company focused on transforming healthcare in Africa through its electronic health records and hospital management systems. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the company provides a comprehensive suite of software tools designed to digitize medical records, manage hospital operations, and facilitate financial applications. Its platform features capabilities for managing patient visits, prescriptions, billing, and telemedicine solutions, all accessible from various devices. Additionally, Helium Health offers functionalities such as customizable forms, smart analytics, appointment management, and alerts, which help healthcare providers enhance efficiency, improve patient care, and reduce operational waste. By leveraging technology, Helium Health aspires to become the leading healthcare data exchange in Africa.

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 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.

Elmenus is a food discovery platform based in Cairo, Egypt, that was founded in 2011. The application enables users to find nearby restaurants and highlights the top-rated dishes at each location based on user reviews. Serving over one million monthly users, elmenus combines a social, visual, and personalized experience, helping individuals discover and order food that suits their preferences. The company has expanded its presence with offices in several Egyptian cities, including Alexandria, El Mansoura, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, El Gouna, El Ain El Sokhna, Ras Sudr, and the North Coast.

spiderSilk Security is a cybersecurity firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2019. The company specializes in simulating advanced cyberattacks to help organizations strengthen their security defenses. By employing a combination of proprietary machine-driven technology and skilled ethical hackers, spiderSilk enhances its ability to identify security vulnerabilities in applications across both public and internal infrastructures. This approach allows the firm to conduct impactful simulations that reveal potential threats, which, if left unchecked, could affect millions. In addition to its testing services, spiderSilk offers robust advisory services to help organizations identify areas for improvement and integrate best security practices.

Aingel is an analytics platform that leverages artificial intelligence to identify promising startups and connect them with suitable venture capitalists. The platform features an interactive dashboard and a VC match report that assesses both startups and investors based on over one hundred criteria, incorporating historical data to enhance investment decision-making. By facilitating faster fundraising, Aingel aligns founders with investors who are most likely to provide value and show interest in their business ideas. The platform is utilized by leading data-driven venture capital firms, banks, and fintech companies through its APIs, which streamline the process of startup discovery and analysis. Established in 2016, Aingel is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Kitopi Catering Services LLC operates as a managed cloud kitchen platform that partners with restaurants to expand their delivery reach. The company enables restaurants to open delivery-only locations by providing the infrastructure and software. The company’s in-house suite of applications optimizes all aspects of kitchen operations in real-time to operate ghost kitchens in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, London, Kuwait, Riyadh, and New York. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in New York, New York.

Floranow.com operates as an online floral market. The company offers cut flowers from selected growers in Holland, Kenya and Thailand to flower shops, hotels and event organizers across the GCC and Jordan. Floranow.com was founded in 2016 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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

Proximie Inc., based in Bedford, Massachusetts, offers a secure software platform that facilitates virtual surgical collaboration among surgeons. By leveraging advanced telecommunication, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and machine learning technologies, Proximie's platform enables real-time, peer-to-peer assistance during surgeries, regardless of location. This innovative approach allows surgeons to share expertise before, during, and after procedures, effectively overcoming the barriers of time and distance. Furthermore, the platform is compatible with various devices and software used in operating rooms, allowing for seamless integration and interaction. Proximie's mission is to enhance surgical knowledge and skills, enabling surgeons to refine their techniques in diverse settings, even with limited bandwidth.

HolidayMe is an online portal offering offering on-the-fly customized travel solutions to customers across the Middle East. This includes the ability to design holiday packages, hotels, sightseeing activities and transfers for destinations all over the world. The website through its unique user experience allows the customer to choose from hundreds of curated itineraries created by experts for worldwide destinations and further personalize it according to one’s preferences. The customer can also book a completely customized package from scratch using the website’s simple user friendly platform. All packages can be booked instantly using multiple payment methods. The website offers over 300,000 hotels and over 8,000 activities to choose from. It also has airport pick up and drop facility across 300 cities globally. It has offices in Dubai, Riyadh, and Pune, with a team of over 200 employees across these locations. HolidayMe is published and maintained by Traveazy DMCC, Dubai (“Traveazy”).

Mobile warranty and insurance for the MEA region

Mumzworld.com operates an online shopping site that sells products for kids, babies, and moms. The company offers diapers, feeding products, toys, outdoor products, bathing solutions, clothes, safety products, nursery equipment, and books. It serves customers in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, and internationally. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates with representative offices in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

Arrow Labs is a mobility software manufacturer specializing in niche applications and mobility solutions. Arrow Labs MIMS is a state of the art mobility platform designed for todays modern workforce. Based in Dubai, they provide their products & services to various size clients across their operational area. Their experience in designing and architecting critical medium and large scale solutions is paramount. Their obective is to provide advanced innovative mobility solutions that address specific niche requirements in today's demanding environment.