Nama Ventures

Founded in 2019 and based in Riyadh, Nama Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital fund focused on fostering innovation in the MENA region, with a particular emphasis on Saudi Arabia. The firm aims to enable entrepreneurs' success through its value-add approach to investing.

Mohammed Alzubi

Managing Partner

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PIESHIP

Seed Round in 2025
Pieship is a logistics startup that specializes in last-mile delivery. It operates a platform that connects shipping companies with licensed captains to efficiently deliver orders. The platform uses artificial intelligence to analyze and sort shipments into optimal routes based on locations, allowing captains to work flexibly and deliver shipments accurately and on time, thereby enhancing e-commerce brands' customer service.

Rize

Series A in 2025
Rize is a PropTech platform transforming rental payments for both residential and commercial properties. With its “Rent Now, Pay Later” service, Rize allows tenants to split their annual rent into manageable installments, which benefits both renters, who can better manage their rental budgets, and landlords, who can reach a larger consumer base and receive their yearly rental payment in advance. By enhancing affordability and flexibility, Rize inherently boosts occupancy rates across the rental market.

Nowlun

Seed Round in 2024
Nowlun is an online freight forwarding platform that simplifies the shipping process for businesses by allowing them to compare various services and rates. The platform aggregates prices and schedules from over 30 shipping lines in Egypt, including spot prices, and offers comprehensive solutions that encompass sea freight, haulage, and customs clearance. By consolidating essential shipping information in one location, Nowlun enables users to swiftly make informed decisions without the delays typically associated with obtaining quotes. This streamlined approach enhances efficiency in managing and tracking shipments, making it easier for businesses to navigate the complexities of logistics.

Agentnoon

Seed Round in 2024
Agentnoon provides an AI-based organizational design and workforce planning platform. The SaaS solution centralizes headcount data from HRIS, payroll, and ATS systems to serve as a single source of truth for people data, enabling planning, budgeting, forecasting, and insights. It supports creating organizational plans, managing headcount, and forecasting costs, with quick onboarding and fast implementation. The platform integrates with a wide range of systems to reduce errors and improve hiring decisions. It includes visibility into salaries, benefits, performance, and compensation data to support responsible growth toward business goals. By consolidating data and workflows in one tool, it helps organizations optimize headcount budgets and make informed staffing decisions, while offering accessible customer support and concise onboarding timelines.

Rize

Seed Round in 2024
Rize is a PropTech platform transforming rental payments for both residential and commercial properties. With its “Rent Now, Pay Later” service, Rize allows tenants to split their annual rent into manageable installments, which benefits both renters, who can better manage their rental budgets, and landlords, who can reach a larger consumer base and receive their yearly rental payment in advance. By enhancing affordability and flexibility, Rize inherently boosts occupancy rates across the rental market.

iStoria

Seed Round in 2024
iStoria is a language learning application focused on improving English proficiency and vocabulary through a graded reader strategy. The app is designed to help users acquire over 400 English words each month and aims to facilitate professional mastery of the language in under six months. Utilizing academic and certified learning methodologies, iStoria incorporates smart alerts to monitor user progress and enhance the learning experience. By providing an accessible and effective platform, the application supports learners in achieving their language goals efficiently.

Cargoz

Seed Round in 2024
Cargoz is a logistics startup that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking warehousing space with companies having extra capacity. It operates like Airbnb for commercial warehousing, allowing SMEs to access quality space without long-term contracts.

​Messenger

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Messenger is a one-stop logistics platform that finances and aggregates end-to-end logistics and supply chain operations in order to assist businesses and logistics asset owners in achieving an efficient supply chain framework.

Termii

Seed Round in 2023
Termii is a Lagos-based company founded in 2014 that provides a cross-channel messaging and customer engagement platform tailored for African businesses. The platform facilitates communication with customers through SMS, email, voice, and instant messaging, enabling teams to secure repeat customers via personalized outreach. In addition to messaging services, Termii offers a suite of business applications that address various needs such as digital branding, sales, marketing, customer relationship management, eCommerce, accounting, inventory, and project management. This comprehensive approach allows clients to enhance their business operations and improve customer engagement across multiple channels.

Cargoz

Convertible Note in 2023
Cargoz is a logistics startup that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking warehousing space with companies having extra capacity. It operates like Airbnb for commercial warehousing, allowing SMEs to access quality space without long-term contracts.

Cargoz

Seed Round in 2023
Cargoz is a logistics startup that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking warehousing space with companies having extra capacity. It operates like Airbnb for commercial warehousing, allowing SMEs to access quality space without long-term contracts.

Muqbis

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Muqbis is an eCommerce marketplace that supports multi-vendor stores, primarily serving handcrafters in the Middle East and Africa region. Its mission is to empower these artisans, particularly women, by providing a platform to overcome industry obstacles and foster growth opportunities.

Duplo

Seed Round in 2022
Duplo is a financial technology company focused on providing embedded payment solutions for business-to-business enterprises in Africa. The company offers a platform that includes APIs and user interfaces, allowing businesses to automate payment inflows, reconcile transactions at scale, and execute mass payouts efficiently. Duplo's services enable businesses to seamlessly collect and attribute cashless payments while managing their payment operations effectively. In addition to these core functionalities, Duplo also facilitates the provision of financial services to the customers of its client businesses.

Cargoz

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Cargoz is a logistics startup that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking warehousing space with companies having extra capacity. It operates like Airbnb for commercial warehousing, allowing SMEs to access quality space without long-term contracts.

Faceki

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

Brev.Dev

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Brev.Dev is a developer of a cloud-based integrated development environment (IDE) software suite that synchronizes development environments across various projects. The company's technology connects developer tools to a secure cloud-based computer, ensuring that both the developer's files and existing workflows are safely maintained. This approach enhances the speed, shareability, and standardization of the software development process, allowing developers to work more efficiently and collaboratively. By providing a streamlined and cohesive platform, Brev.Dev aims to improve the overall experience for software developers in managing their projects.

iStoria

Pre Seed Round in 2022
iStoria is a language learning application focused on improving English proficiency and vocabulary through a graded reader strategy. The app is designed to help users acquire over 400 English words each month and aims to facilitate professional mastery of the language in under six months. Utilizing academic and certified learning methodologies, iStoria incorporates smart alerts to monitor user progress and enhance the learning experience. By providing an accessible and effective platform, the application supports learners in achieving their language goals efficiently.

AgriDunya Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2022
AgriDunya is a B2B marketplace platform that connects farmers and vendors with suppliers for agricultural inputs like fertilizers, pesticides, and seeds. It facilitates direct trading between buyers and sellers, offers daily market rates, weather updates, and farming solutions via its mobile application.

Remmsh

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Remmsh is a platform that specializes in delivering live promotion codes to users through WhatsApp. The company focuses on offering easy access to instant discounts, allowing customers to obtain promotions from their preferred restaurants and cafes in a straightforward and secure manner. By leveraging the popular messaging service, Remmsh enhances the user experience, making it convenient for individuals to access and utilize promotional offers in real-time.

ORO

Pre Seed Round in 2022
ORO is an automobile maintenance company based in Riyadh that specializes in providing on-demand auto repair and maintenance services for businesses. The company operates well-equipped mobile vans staffed with skilled technicians, allowing for convenient service delivery directly at the customer's location. ORO offers a range of services, including heavy equipment oil changes, routine automobile maintenance, and engine inspections. Additionally, the company has developed a user-friendly app available on both iOS and Android platforms, enabling customers to schedule routine maintenance online, ensuring their vehicles remain in optimal working condition.

JobPixel

Seed Round in 2022
JobPixel is a platform designed to enhance engagement and brand presence through the collection and publication of short-form video content from employees and customers. By offering an intuitive web-based interface, it streamlines the hiring process, allowing organizations to assess candidates beyond traditional resumes via video introductions. This innovative approach helps enterprises effectively curate, edit, and manage video content for various campaigns and workflows. JobPixel serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies such as Cognizant, USCellular, and Boston Medical Center, positioning itself as a valuable tool for enhancing recruitment and brand storytelling in the enterprise sector.

Hamples

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Hamples is a digital sampling platform designed to enhance product discovery and brand awareness. The company provides consumers with access to free samples and mini-trial packs, allowing them to experience new products from the comfort of their homes. By utilizing technology, Hamples simplifies the sampling process for brands, enabling them to effectively engage in trial-based advertising. The platform not only facilitates at-home trials but also supports market research and activation, helping brands reach their targeted consumers more efficiently. Through its innovative approach, Hamples aims to connect customers with new product launches and innovations while streamlining the promotional efforts of brands.

PIESHIP

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Pieship is a logistics startup that specializes in last-mile delivery. It operates a platform that connects shipping companies with licensed captains to efficiently deliver orders. The platform uses artificial intelligence to analyze and sort shipments into optimal routes based on locations, allowing captains to work flexibly and deliver shipments accurately and on time, thereby enhancing e-commerce brands' customer service.

Jafar Shop

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Jafar shop is an e-commerce platform that specialized in home improvement, car care, and hardware .and provides Arab users with hundreds of articles (Videos and Tips) in Arabic that supports users need to complete a project or enhance their home.

Calo

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

Hekouky

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Hekouky is an online legal technology company that facilitates company registration and trademark services digitally. It simplifies legal processes for users, enabling efficient business startup.

ShipBlu

Seed Round in 2021
ShipBlu is a delivery services platform based in Giza, Egypt, that specializes in e-commerce shipping and fulfillment. Founded in 2021, the company redefines the shipping experience by offering 24-hour delivery along with live tracking capabilities. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, ShipBlu enhances shipping transparency and compliance, allowing its clients to efficiently deliver products to their customers. The platform focuses on optimizing warehousing and fulfillment services, thereby streamlining the logistics process for e-commerce businesses.

Faceki

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Faceki is an online fraud prevention platform specializing in solutions such as KYC, KYB, KYT, AML, and biometric authentication. The company employs advanced facial recognition technology to enhance security and streamline user access for organizations. By offering a cloud-based platform that integrates seamlessly with various online applications and websites, Faceki simplifies the onboarding and login processes for users, making them more secure and accessible. The company's focus on creating user-friendly experiences helps businesses effectively combat fraud while providing a reliable and efficient method for identity verification.

Starzly

Seed Round in 2021
Starzly is an online media and entertainment platform that facilitates direct connections between fans and celebrities. By offering a unique application, the company enables users to book personalized video messages from their favorite stars and social media influencers. This platform enhances user engagement by allowing fans to interact with the celebrities they admire, thereby creating a more personalized experience. Starzly's focus on fostering these connections aims to boost both the engagement levels of users and the following of the influencers involved.

palm.hr

Seed Round in 2021
palm.hr is a revolutionary customer-focused company. They maintain sane working hours while still conducting business. They believe that great software should be available and affordable to everyone, not just large corporations and enterprises. They aim to solve administration and enable HR efficiency by providing frameworks, tools, and technology.

ShipBlu

Pre Seed Round in 2021
ShipBlu is a delivery services platform based in Giza, Egypt, that specializes in e-commerce shipping and fulfillment. Founded in 2021, the company redefines the shipping experience by offering 24-hour delivery along with live tracking capabilities. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, ShipBlu enhances shipping transparency and compliance, allowing its clients to efficiently deliver products to their customers. The platform focuses on optimizing warehousing and fulfillment services, thereby streamlining the logistics process for e-commerce businesses.

GrocerApp

Series A in 2021
GrocerApp is an online supermarket offering a wide range of products including groceries, vegetables, beauty items, household care, baby care, pet care, and meats & seafood. It operates on a pure-play model with its own inventory and logistics, allowing customers to order products for delivery directly to their doorstep.

Wafeer

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Wafeer is a fintech company that specializes in personal finance management through its innovative app. The platform is designed to help users track their expenses effectively, offering automated monitoring of purchases and payments. By generating detailed reports without the need for manual entry, Wafeer enables users to gain better control over their financial habits and enhance their savings. The app aims to simplify the financial management process, making it accessible and efficient for individuals seeking to improve their financial well-being.

Termii

Venture Round in 2021
Termii is a Lagos-based company founded in 2014 that provides a cross-channel messaging and customer engagement platform tailored for African businesses. The platform facilitates communication with customers through SMS, email, voice, and instant messaging, enabling teams to secure repeat customers via personalized outreach. In addition to messaging services, Termii offers a suite of business applications that address various needs such as digital branding, sales, marketing, customer relationship management, eCommerce, accounting, inventory, and project management. This comprehensive approach allows clients to enhance their business operations and improve customer engagement across multiple channels.

GrocerApp

Seed Round in 2020
GrocerApp is an online supermarket offering a wide range of products including groceries, vegetables, beauty items, household care, baby care, pet care, and meats & seafood. It operates on a pure-play model with its own inventory and logistics, allowing customers to order products for delivery directly to their doorstep.

Starzly

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Starzly is an online media and entertainment platform that facilitates direct connections between fans and celebrities. By offering a unique application, the company enables users to book personalized video messages from their favorite stars and social media influencers. This platform enhances user engagement by allowing fans to interact with the celebrities they admire, thereby creating a more personalized experience. Starzly's focus on fostering these connections aims to boost both the engagement levels of users and the following of the influencers involved.

palm.hr

Seed Round in 2020
palm.hr is a revolutionary customer-focused company. They maintain sane working hours while still conducting business. They believe that great software should be available and affordable to everyone, not just large corporations and enterprises. They aim to solve administration and enable HR efficiency by providing frameworks, tools, and technology.

Tajir

Seed Round in 2020
Tajir is an e‑commerce marketplace that connects small retailers with suppliers, enabling them to purchase FMCG products such as soft drinks, biscuits, shampoo, rice, and wheat through a mobile application. The platform provides transparent pricing, logistics support, and information tools to simplify the retail supply chain for mom‑and‑pop stores. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan, Tajir leverages its founder’s background in FMCG distribution to offer a streamlined procurement and delivery service for independent retailers.

Tamara

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

Calo

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

Floranow

Venture Round in 2020
Floranow is an online B2B marketplace specializing in flowers and plants. It connects growers with buyers globally through innovative technology.

Aumet

Seed Round in 2020
Aumet is a B2B healthcare platform that connects manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies to streamline procurement and order management. It serves as a marketplace for suppliers to list products and connect with distributors and for distributors to search for new products and indicate their country interests, enabling market reach and verification of partners. The platform functions as a one-stop shop for pharmacy solutions, offering auto inventory management, real-time ERP integration, and multiple payment methods to support stock control and financial transactions. By facilitating the sharing of hospital inquiries, market news, and product information, Aumet helps healthcare buyers and suppliers collaborate more efficiently, expand product access, and improve operational workflows across sourcing, purchasing, and fulfillment.

Trteeb

Seed Round in 2019
Trteeb is an online platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that specializes in customized tailor clothing for traditional Arab thobes. Founded in 2017, the company serves as a marketplace connecting users with skilled tailors, allowing customers to make appointments and choose their preferred tailors for garment stitching. By facilitating these connections, Trteeb enhances market performance and provides a streamlined experience for both users and tailors, ensuring that traditional clothing needs are met with quality and convenience.

Salla

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

eZhire

Seed Round in 2019
eZhire is a car rental service that transforms the traditional car rental experience by connecting users directly with rental companies through its mobile app. The platform allows customers to rent a car with minimal effort, requiring just three taps on their smartphones for delivery at their desired location. By eliminating the need for long lines and extensive paperwork, eZhire provides an efficient and straightforward solution for both leisure and business travelers. Users can easily extend their rental period and schedule vehicle collection through the app, enhancing convenience and accessibility. The company aims to make car rentals as easy as hailing a cab, ensuring that individuals can focus on what truly matters, whether that be family vacations or important business trips.

Grabbd

Seed Round in 2019
Grabbd is a social app designed for restaurant discovery, enabling users to create personalized lists of their favorite dining spots, including restaurants, cafés, and bars. The platform allows users to tag and organize places they wish to visit or have enjoyed in the past, ensuring they can easily access their curated lists on the go. Additionally, Grabbd facilitates social interaction by providing a feed that showcases what friends are exploring, offering inspiration for new dining experiences. This digital guide enhances users' ability to discover new venues and share recommendations, making it a valuable tool for anyone looking to enhance their culinary outings.
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