Raed Ventures

Founded in 2015, Raed Ventures is a Saudi venture capital firm headquartered in Riyadh. It partners with exceptional founders building transformative startups in MENA, providing funding and support for seed and early-stage companies.

Talal Alasmari

Founding Partner

Omar Almajdouie

Founding Partner

Wael Nafee

Partner

Past deals in MENA

Zeal

Seed Round in 2024
Zeal operates a digital loyalty platform designed to enhance customer engagement for brands through a streamlined rewards program. The application consolidates traditional paper loyalty cards, allowing users to collect rewards from various independent retailers in Egypt and the UK. Customers can discover nearby merchants participating in the program and earn rewards with each qualifying purchase. The platform not only helps merchants retain customers but also facilitates cross-selling between different businesses, while providing valuable data analytics. By enabling personalized reward offerings and simplifying payment processes, Zeal supports both consumers and partner businesses in fostering loyalty and driving sales.

Noon Academy

Series B in 2023
Noon Academy is a prominent edtech company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with additional offices in Cairo, Egypt, and Bengaluru, India. Established in 2013, it operates an online learning platform that has served over 12 million students across the Middle East. The platform facilitates collaborative learning by allowing students to study in groups, compete with peers, and access on-demand tutoring. It offers a range of educational content, including free resources and subscription-based services for advanced materials and private tutoring. Noon Academy aims to enhance the learning experience by blending technology with peer-to-peer interactions, making education more engaging and accessible, especially for exam preparation. The company is committed to connecting students with the best teachers, regardless of location, thus expanding its impact in the region and beyond.

Quant Data & Analytics

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2015, Quant Data & Analytics is a Riyadh-based company specializing in data science consultancy services. It offers expertise in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and business intelligence to empower businesses and governments with data-driven decisions.

Lean Technologies

Series A in 2022
Lean Technologies Limited is a FinTech startup founded in 2019 and based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company specializes in developing an application programming interface (API) platform that facilitates access to consumer financial data. Its API suite addresses the complexities of fragmented financial infrastructure, allowing businesses to easily access their customers' financial information and execute instant bank transfers. Lean Technologies aims to improve the accessibility, transparency, and functionality of financial data and payment systems, contributing to a more inclusive and interconnected financial ecosystem for both consumers and businesses.

Athena Sciences

Venture Round in 2021
Athena Sciences provides technical services and solutions to commercial and government clients in aerospace, transportation, energy, and information technology. Its core competencies include software development, embedded controls, modeling and simulation, biometrics, test automation, and verification and validation of mission-critical software.

Sary

Series C in 2021
Sary is a digital business-to-business marketplace based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that connects small and medium-sized enterprises with merchant wholesalers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Founded in 2018 by Mohammed Aldossary and Khaled AlSiari, Sary aims to streamline the supply chain in the wholesale industry, allowing businesses to efficiently procure inventory. Its mobile and web application offers a range of FMCG products, including beverages, oils, and snacks, facilitating orders from small quantities to truckloads with rapid delivery options, often within 24 hours. Sary serves a diverse clientele, including mini-market chains, hotels, restaurants, and convenience shops, and has expanded its operations to 12 major cities, catering to over 40,000 customers and partnering with more than 1,700 brands and wholesalers. The platform provides users with immediate price quotations and product comparisons, enabling them to manage their expenses effectively as their businesses grow.

Opontia

Series A in 2021
Opontia facilitates swift and equitable sales of small e-commerce businesses. They focus on acquiring companies with enduring competitive advantages and robust home-grown brands. Their streamlined process aims to deliver funds to sellers within six weeks.

Tabby

Series B in 2021
Tabby offers flexible payment solutions for online shopping. Based in the United Arab Emirates, it enables users to pay for purchases in deferred single payments or installments.

Athena Sciences

Seed Round in 2021
Athena Sciences provides technical services and solutions to commercial and government clients in aerospace, transportation, energy, and information technology. Its core competencies include software development, embedded controls, modeling and simulation, biometrics, test automation, and verification and validation of mission-critical software.

Opontia

Seed Round in 2021
Opontia facilitates swift and equitable sales of small e-commerce businesses. They focus on acquiring companies with enduring competitive advantages and robust home-grown brands. Their streamlined process aims to deliver funds to sellers within six weeks.

Opontia

Debt Financing in 2021
Opontia facilitates swift and equitable sales of small e-commerce businesses. They focus on acquiring companies with enduring competitive advantages and robust home-grown brands. Their streamlined process aims to deliver funds to sellers within six weeks.

Sary

Series B in 2021
Sary is a digital business-to-business marketplace based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that connects small and medium-sized enterprises with merchant wholesalers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Founded in 2018 by Mohammed Aldossary and Khaled AlSiari, Sary aims to streamline the supply chain in the wholesale industry, allowing businesses to efficiently procure inventory. Its mobile and web application offers a range of FMCG products, including beverages, oils, and snacks, facilitating orders from small quantities to truckloads with rapid delivery options, often within 24 hours. Sary serves a diverse clientele, including mini-market chains, hotels, restaurants, and convenience shops, and has expanded its operations to 12 major cities, catering to over 40,000 customers and partnering with more than 1,700 brands and wholesalers. The platform provides users with immediate price quotations and product comparisons, enabling them to manage their expenses effectively as their businesses grow.

Tabby

Series A in 2020
Tabby offers flexible payment solutions for online shopping. Based in the United Arab Emirates, it enables users to pay for purchases in deferred single payments or installments.

Salla

Series A in 2020
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.

Lean Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Lean Technologies Limited is a FinTech startup founded in 2019 and based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company specializes in developing an application programming interface (API) platform that facilitates access to consumer financial data. Its API suite addresses the complexities of fragmented financial infrastructure, allowing businesses to easily access their customers' financial information and execute instant bank transfers. Lean Technologies aims to improve the accessibility, transparency, and functionality of financial data and payment systems, contributing to a more inclusive and interconnected financial ecosystem for both consumers and businesses.

Tabby

Seed Round in 2020
Tabby offers flexible payment solutions for online shopping. Based in the United Arab Emirates, it enables users to pay for purchases in deferred single payments or installments.

Sary

Series A in 2020
Sary is a digital business-to-business marketplace based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that connects small and medium-sized enterprises with merchant wholesalers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Founded in 2018 by Mohammed Aldossary and Khaled AlSiari, Sary aims to streamline the supply chain in the wholesale industry, allowing businesses to efficiently procure inventory. Its mobile and web application offers a range of FMCG products, including beverages, oils, and snacks, facilitating orders from small quantities to truckloads with rapid delivery options, often within 24 hours. Sary serves a diverse clientele, including mini-market chains, hotels, restaurants, and convenience shops, and has expanded its operations to 12 major cities, catering to over 40,000 customers and partnering with more than 1,700 brands and wholesalers. The platform provides users with immediate price quotations and product comparisons, enabling them to manage their expenses effectively as their businesses grow.

Dhad

Venture Round in 2019
Dhad is an audio publishing house based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded by Manar Saud Alomayri in 2014. The company specializes in producing and publishing a wide range of fiction and non-fiction audiobooks in standard Arabic for both adults and children. Dhad's platform allows users to access these titles through its mobile apps and website, making it convenient for listeners to enjoy Arabic content on any device from anywhere.

Noon Academy

Series A in 2019
Noon Academy is a prominent edtech company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with additional offices in Cairo, Egypt, and Bengaluru, India. Established in 2013, it operates an online learning platform that has served over 12 million students across the Middle East. The platform facilitates collaborative learning by allowing students to study in groups, compete with peers, and access on-demand tutoring. It offers a range of educational content, including free resources and subscription-based services for advanced materials and private tutoring. Noon Academy aims to enhance the learning experience by blending technology with peer-to-peer interactions, making education more engaging and accessible, especially for exam preparation. The company is committed to connecting students with the best teachers, regardless of location, thus expanding its impact in the region and beyond.

Foodics

Series A in 2019
Foodics is a cloud-based restaurant management platform that runs on an iPad, offering point-of-sale transactions, inventory management, employee scheduling, loyalty programs, e-commerce, and a management dashboard. The system integrates an iPad kitchen display, menu management, notifications, call center, and inventory and supply chain capabilities to provide a holistic view of operations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia, Foodics serves restaurants, food trucks, cafes, and quick-service chains in the Middle East, with thousands of customers and real-time operational insights. The platform supports English and Arabic, offers various add-on apps, and aims to streamline sales, logistics, and customer relationships to help clients increase revenues and enhance dining experiences.

MRSOOL

Series A in 2019
MRSOOL is an on-demand delivery network based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that enables consumers to order products from any store within the cities it serves. Founded in 2015, the company has developed a unique platform that facilitates a customer-to-customer network, allowing users to interact through a chat-based interface to describe their delivery needs creatively. This innovative approach empowers couriers to bid on deliveries, ensuring a scalable and self-regulating service model. By early 2019, MRSOOL had processed over 1 billion Riyals in transactions and served more than 10 million users across Saudi Arabia, establishing itself as a pioneer in the region's on-demand service fulfillment market.

Swvl

Series B 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.

Unifonic

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2006, Unifonic is a leading cloud-based provider of customer communication and engagement solutions. It offers affordable enterprise-grade multilingual platforms for seamless omnichannel communications across the Middle East.

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.

Aqarmap

Series A in 2018
Aqarmap is a real estate marketplace founded in 2011 and headquartered in Al Qahirah, Egypt. The company specializes in providing an online platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and searching of residential properties, including apartments and houses. Aqarmap offers a range of services, including property valuation, price guides, and compound guides, which equip clients with essential information to make informed financial decisions regarding real estate transactions. By streamlining the property management process, Aqarmap aims to enhance the overall experience for users in the real estate market.

Salla

Seed Round in 2018
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.

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.

Syarah

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2015, Syarah operates an online marketplace for buying and selling new and used cars. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company streamlines car purchases by connecting buyers directly with sellers, offering daily updated listings and facilitating financing options through various banks.

Tamatem

Series A in 2018
Tamatem Inc. is a mobile gaming studio and publishing company based in Amman, Jordan, with an additional office in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2013, Tamatem focuses on developing and localizing mobile games specifically for Arabic-speaking smartphone users. The company partners with international studios and developers to adapt and culturally relevantize various game genres, including racing, RPG-MMO, strategy, puzzle, and trivia. With a strong emphasis on user acquisition, distribution, and monetization, Tamatem has successfully published over 40 games, achieving more than 50 million downloads. The company employs a team of 26 people dedicated to optimizing and managing mobile game success in the MENA market.

Dhad

Seed Round in 2018
Dhad is an audio publishing house based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded by Manar Saud Alomayri in 2014. The company specializes in producing and publishing a wide range of fiction and non-fiction audiobooks in standard Arabic for both adults and children. Dhad's platform allows users to access these titles through its mobile apps and website, making it convenient for listeners to enjoy Arabic content on any device from anywhere.

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.

Alwans

Series A in 2017
Alwans is a Saudi enterprise engaged in a broad range of activities, focusing on investment in emerging technology ventures. The firm prioritizes e‑commerce, online marketing, mobile applications, and mobile gaming, and partners with technology and business leaders as well as regional private companies to support growth.

Foodics

Series A in 2017
Foodics is a cloud-based restaurant management platform that runs on an iPad, offering point-of-sale transactions, inventory management, employee scheduling, loyalty programs, e-commerce, and a management dashboard. The system integrates an iPad kitchen display, menu management, notifications, call center, and inventory and supply chain capabilities to provide a holistic view of operations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia, Foodics serves restaurants, food trucks, cafes, and quick-service chains in the Middle East, with thousands of customers and real-time operational insights. The platform supports English and Arabic, offers various add-on apps, and aims to streamline sales, logistics, and customer relationships to help clients increase revenues and enhance dining experiences.

SocialDice

Seed Round in 2017
SocialDice Inc. is a Dubai-based company that specializes in developing and operating recruitment software and an applicant tracking system. Founded in 2013, it offers a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product designed to enhance the hiring process for employers. SocialDice enables organizations to advertise job openings across multiple platforms with minimal effort, including well-known job sites. The software utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to analyze candidate qualifications, providing insights into their skills and experiences. It centralizes the entire hiring process, allowing employers to manage applicants, conduct interviews, and collaborate with hiring teams from a single dashboard. Additionally, SocialDice facilitates communication with candidates and offers tools to create professional job descriptions, track hiring metrics, and improve overall recruitment effectiveness. The company also operates an office in Ramallah, Palestine, further extending its reach in the recruitment technology sector.

Bayzat

Series A in 2016
Bayzat is a technology software-as-a-service company that provides insurance, payroll, and human resources software solutions for businesses. Its platform automates and enhances insurance administration and HR tasks by offering an online insurance marketplace that lets organizations compare and purchase health policies in the United Arab Emirates, along with car insurance services. The company also offers Bayzat Benefits to help users view benefits and exclusions, networks, and nearby providers, and provides payroll automation and HR management tools such as employee records and time-off tracking. Bayzat operates in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia and serves thousands of clients, supporting over 80,000 employees. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Dubai, it focuses on streamlining policy placement, transparent comparison, and integrated payroll and HR workflows to improve employee experience and cost efficiency.

Foodics

Seed Round in 2016
Foodics is a cloud-based restaurant management platform that runs on an iPad, offering point-of-sale transactions, inventory management, employee scheduling, loyalty programs, e-commerce, and a management dashboard. The system integrates an iPad kitchen display, menu management, notifications, call center, and inventory and supply chain capabilities to provide a holistic view of operations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia, Foodics serves restaurants, food trucks, cafes, and quick-service chains in the Middle East, with thousands of customers and real-time operational insights. The platform supports English and Arabic, offers various add-on apps, and aims to streamline sales, logistics, and customer relationships to help clients increase revenues and enhance dining experiences.

Syarah

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2015, Syarah operates an online marketplace for buying and selling new and used cars. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company streamlines car purchases by connecting buyers directly with sellers, offering daily updated listings and facilitating financing options through various banks.

Morni

Seed Round in 2016
Morni is a Saudi Arabian company based in Riyadh that specializes in providing roadside assistance services through an interactive smartphone application. Founded in 2014, Morni offers a range of services including towing, battery repair or replacement, emergency vehicle unlocking, tire fixes, and fuel delivery. These services are available to both individuals and corporations across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Countries, ensuring users can address various roadside issues promptly and conveniently.

SocialDice

Seed Round in 2015
SocialDice Inc. is a Dubai-based company that specializes in developing and operating recruitment software and an applicant tracking system. Founded in 2013, it offers a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product designed to enhance the hiring process for employers. SocialDice enables organizations to advertise job openings across multiple platforms with minimal effort, including well-known job sites. The software utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to analyze candidate qualifications, providing insights into their skills and experiences. It centralizes the entire hiring process, allowing employers to manage applicants, conduct interviews, and collaborate with hiring teams from a single dashboard. Additionally, SocialDice facilitates communication with candidates and offers tools to create professional job descriptions, track hiring metrics, and improve overall recruitment effectiveness. The company also operates an office in Ramallah, Palestine, further extending its reach in the recruitment technology sector.
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