Raed

Raed Ventures is a Riyadh-based venture capital firm established in 2015, specializing in seed and early-stage investments in startups across Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region. The firm focuses on various sectors, including media, retail, software, commercial services, and healthcare. Raed Ventures aims to support entrepreneurial teams that are transforming market landscapes by providing them access to the Saudi and GCC markets. The firm fosters collaboration with its sister companies to enhance startups' operational capabilities, leveraging its extensive market knowledge and network to aid in the execution of their business plans.

Talal Alasmari

Founding Partner

Omar Almajdouie

Founding Partner and CEO

Wael Nafee

Partner

Past deals in Western Asia

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 operates an online learning platform that focuses on enhancing educational experiences for students in the Middle East. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with offices in Cairo, Egypt, and Bengaluru, India, the platform has successfully taught 12 million students. It offers a blend of free educational content and tutoring services, allowing students to study collaboratively in groups, compete with peers, and request on-demand tutoring. The platform is designed to prepare students for various examinations, including general aptitude and achievement tests. Additionally, Noon Academy supports teachers by enabling them to build followings and earn income based on their performance and student feedback. By integrating elements of peer-to-peer learning and advanced technology, Noon Academy aims to provide equitable access to high-quality education for every student.

Quant Data & Analytics

Series A in 2022
Quant Data & Analytics is a consultancy based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializing in data science services. Founded in 2015, the company offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including data analytics, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data quality management. Its services encompass data visualization, predictive analytics, and analytics training, aimed at helping businesses and governments leverage data effectively. Additionally, Quant develops a data analytics platform that integrates project management, data aggregation, and metadata management, enabling clients to address operational and strategic challenges. Through its offerings, Quant Data & Analytics strives to empower organizations to optimize operations and enhance decision-making capabilities.

Lean Technologies

Series A in 2022
Lean Technologies Limited, founded in 2019 and based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a FinTech startup that specializes in providing an application programming interface (API) platform for financial data applications. The company's API suite simplifies access to consumer financial data, allowing businesses to navigate the complexities of financial infrastructure with ease. By enabling seamless access to customers' financial information and facilitating instant bank transfers, Lean Technologies aims to enhance the accessibility, transparency, and utility of financial data and payments. This approach fosters a more inclusive and interconnected financial landscape, ultimately benefiting both consumers and businesses.

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.

Lamaa

Seed Round in 2021
Lamaa is a financial technology company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that focuses on providing solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The company specializes in invoice financing services and offers software and online tools designed to manage banking and tax processes. By facilitating supply chain finance without the need for promissory notes, Lamaa enhances the financial inclusion of SMEs, allowing them to optimize working capital management for suppliers. This approach supports corporations in maximizing their treasury returns while streamlining their financial operations.

Tabby

Series B in 2021
Tabby Inc. is a financial technology company based in the United Arab Emirates that offers innovative payment solutions for online and offline shopping. The company specializes in a buy now, pay later service, providing consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia with flexible payment options. Customers can choose to pay for their purchases either in a single deferred payment or in multiple installments, allowing them to manage their spending and enhance their shopping experience. Through its platform, Tabby aims to reshape the relationship between consumers and money, promoting financial freedom and responsible spending.

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 Inc. is a financial technology company based in the United Arab Emirates that offers innovative payment solutions for online and offline shopping. The company specializes in a buy now, pay later service, providing consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia with flexible payment options. Customers can choose to pay for their purchases either in a single deferred payment or in multiple installments, allowing them to manage their spending and enhance their shopping experience. Through its platform, Tabby aims to reshape the relationship between consumers and money, promoting financial freedom and responsible spending.

Salla

Series A in 2020
Salla is a Saudi-based e-commerce platform that empowers users to establish their own online stores in Arabic, facilitating the sale of products and services directly to customers. The platform allows users to create branded stores with personalized domain names and design options. Store owners can effectively manage their inventory through Salla’s website or mobile application. Additionally, Salla offers a variety of features, including marketing tools, automated invoicing, and performance reports, which aid merchants in enhancing their sales and customer engagement. Users benefit from capabilities such as customer database management, the ability to block customers, and options for promotions and discounts, all without incurring fees or commissions.

Lean Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Lean Technologies Limited, founded in 2019 and based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a FinTech startup that specializes in providing an application programming interface (API) platform for financial data applications. The company's API suite simplifies access to consumer financial data, allowing businesses to navigate the complexities of financial infrastructure with ease. By enabling seamless access to customers' financial information and facilitating instant bank transfers, Lean Technologies aims to enhance the accessibility, transparency, and utility of financial data and payments. This approach fosters a more inclusive and interconnected financial landscape, ultimately benefiting both consumers and businesses.

Tabby

Seed Round in 2020
Tabby Inc. is a financial technology company based in the United Arab Emirates that offers innovative payment solutions for online and offline shopping. The company specializes in a buy now, pay later service, providing consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia with flexible payment options. Customers can choose to pay for their purchases either in a single deferred payment or in multiple installments, allowing them to manage their spending and enhance their shopping experience. Through its platform, Tabby aims to reshape the relationship between consumers and money, promoting financial freedom and responsible spending.

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 a publishing company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializing in the production and distribution of audiobooks in standard Arabic for both adults and children. Founded in 2014, the company offers a diverse range of fiction and non-fiction titles accessible through its mobile app and website, making it convenient for users to listen to content on various devices. Dhad's platform also includes translations of books from different languages into Arabic, covering categories such as literature, poetry, science, and Islamic fiction. By providing an extensive selection of audiobooks, Dhad aims to enhance the accessibility of literature for Arabic-speaking audiences.

Foodics

Series A in 2019
Foodics is a technology company based in AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a cloud-based restaurant management system designed for iPads, catering to the needs of restaurants, food trucks, cafes, and fast-food chains across the Middle East. The platform offers comprehensive solutions including point-of-sale transactions, inventory management, employee scheduling, loyalty programs, e-commerce integration, and real-time operational oversight through a user-friendly dashboard. Foodics aims to enhance revenue generation and customer relationships for its clients by providing high-tech, easy-to-use tools that streamline restaurant operations.

Noon Academy

Series A in 2019
Noon Academy operates an online learning platform that focuses on enhancing educational experiences for students in the Middle East. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with offices in Cairo, Egypt, and Bengaluru, India, the platform has successfully taught 12 million students. It offers a blend of free educational content and tutoring services, allowing students to study collaboratively in groups, compete with peers, and request on-demand tutoring. The platform is designed to prepare students for various examinations, including general aptitude and achievement tests. Additionally, Noon Academy supports teachers by enabling them to build followings and earn income based on their performance and student feedback. By integrating elements of peer-to-peer learning and advanced technology, Noon Academy aims to provide equitable access to high-quality education for every student.

MRSOOL

Series A in 2019
MRSOOL is an on-demand delivery platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2015. The company enables users to order products from any store within its operational cities, facilitating the transportation of goods directly to consumers' doorsteps. MRSOOL has experienced significant growth, processing over 1 billion Riyals and serving more than 10 million users by early 2019. It pioneered a unique customer-to-customer network in the region, allowing users to describe their delivery needs through a chat-based interface. This innovative model empowers couriers to bid for delivery jobs, creating a scalable and self-regulating system that enhances user experience and operational efficiency.

Swvl

Series B in 2018
Swvl is a technology-driven mobility company that offers an app for booking fixed-route bus trips, providing users with a cost-effective alternative to traditional public transportation and ride-sharing services. Founded in 2017, Swvl operates in Egypt, Kenya, Pakistan, and has its headquarters in Dubai. The company's core product is the B2C Swvl Retail offering, which allows commuters to book rides on minibuses and other vehicles running on fixed or semi-fixed routes within cities through a mobile application. This service enables users to share rides during peak commute times for a flat fare with no surge pricing, promoting environmentally responsible mass transit solutions.

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 based in Al Qahirah, Egypt, established in 2011. The company offers an online platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and searching of residential properties, including apartments and houses. Aqarmap provides essential services such as property valuation, price guides, and listings, which help clients make informed financial decisions regarding real estate transactions. Its user-friendly platform aims to simplify the real estate management process for both buyers and sellers.

Salla

Seed Round in 2018
Salla is a Saudi-based e-commerce platform that empowers users to establish their own online stores in Arabic, facilitating the sale of products and services directly to customers. The platform allows users to create branded stores with personalized domain names and design options. Store owners can effectively manage their inventory through Salla’s website or mobile application. Additionally, Salla offers a variety of features, including marketing tools, automated invoicing, and performance reports, which aid merchants in enhancing their sales and customer engagement. Users benefit from capabilities such as customer database management, the ability to block customers, and options for promotions and discounts, all without incurring fees or commissions.

Swvl

Series A in 2018
Swvl is a technology-driven mobility company that offers an app for booking fixed-route bus trips, providing users with a cost-effective alternative to traditional public transportation and ride-sharing services. Founded in 2017, Swvl operates in Egypt, Kenya, Pakistan, and has its headquarters in Dubai. The company's core product is the B2C Swvl Retail offering, which allows commuters to book rides on minibuses and other vehicles running on fixed or semi-fixed routes within cities through a mobile application. This service enables users to share rides during peak commute times for a flat fare with no surge pricing, promoting environmentally responsible mass transit solutions.

Syarah

Series A in 2018
Syarah Ltd. operates an online marketplace for buying and selling both new and used cars, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2015, the company aims to streamline the vehicle purchasing process for individuals and businesses by providing a user-friendly platform where customers can easily browse various car listings, access daily updates on prices and specifications, and directly contact sellers without intermediaries. In addition to facilitating car sales, Syarah offers financing solutions, allowing customers to purchase vehicles in installments through partnerships with banks and financing companies in the region. The company's commitment is to deliver quality services that meet and exceed customer expectations.

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 specializes in developing and localizing mobile games for Arabic-speaking smartphone users. The company collaborates with international studios to adapt games, ensuring they resonate culturally and linguistically with the Arabic audience. Tamatem's portfolio includes various genres, such as racing, RPG-MMO, strategy, puzzle, and trivia games. With a focus on user acquisition, distribution, and monetization, Tamatem has successfully published 40 games that have garnered over 50 million downloads. The company is recognized for its expertise in making games relevant to the regional market, enhancing their potential for success.

Dhad

Seed Round in 2018
Dhad is a publishing company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializing in the production and distribution of audiobooks in standard Arabic for both adults and children. Founded in 2014, the company offers a diverse range of fiction and non-fiction titles accessible through its mobile app and website, making it convenient for users to listen to content on various devices. Dhad's platform also includes translations of books from different languages into Arabic, covering categories such as literature, poetry, science, and Islamic fiction. By providing an extensive selection of audiobooks, Dhad aims to enhance the accessibility of literature for Arabic-speaking audiences.

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.

Foodics

Series A in 2017
Foodics is a technology company based in AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a cloud-based restaurant management system designed for iPads, catering to the needs of restaurants, food trucks, cafes, and fast-food chains across the Middle East. The platform offers comprehensive solutions including point-of-sale transactions, inventory management, employee scheduling, loyalty programs, e-commerce integration, and real-time operational oversight through a user-friendly dashboard. Foodics aims to enhance revenue generation and customer relationships for its clients by providing high-tech, easy-to-use tools that streamline restaurant operations.

Alwans

Series A in 2017
ALWANS is a famous Saudi company with diverse interests and capabilities. They invest in startup ideas and technological ventures, with an emphasis on e-commerce, online marketing, mobile apps, and mobile gaming. The firm's successful collaborations with technological and business leaders, as well as regional private enterprises, continue.

SocialDice

Seed Round in 2017
SocialDice Inc. develops and operates a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) recruitment platform that simplifies the hiring process for employers. Founded in 2013 and based in Dubai with a branch in Ramallah, the company offers a solution that allows employers to advertise job openings across multiple job sites, including LinkedIn and Monster, with just a few clicks. SocialDice's software employs artificial intelligence and semantic algorithms to analyze candidates' skills and experiences, providing insights into their qualifications and career history. This comprehensive platform enables users to manage the entire recruitment process in one place, from sourcing and screening to interviewing and collaborating with hiring teams. Additionally, it helps employers create professional job descriptions, centralize communications, and track key performance indicators to enhance their hiring strategies.

Bayzat

Series A in 2016
Bayzat LLC operates an online platform in the United Arab Emirates that allows users to compare and purchase health insurance policies. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Dubai, the company also provides a suite of services including Bayzat Benefits, which enables users to track their insurance policies, view benefits and exclusions, and access information about covered networks and nearby hospitals. In addition to health insurance, Bayzat offers car insurance services and human resource software solutions that help businesses manage employee records, track time off, and administer health benefits. By streamlining the insurance and payroll processes, Bayzat aims to enhance the overall employee experience for over 80,000 individuals, particularly focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises.

Foodics

Seed Round in 2016
Foodics is a technology company based in AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a cloud-based restaurant management system designed for iPads, catering to the needs of restaurants, food trucks, cafes, and fast-food chains across the Middle East. The platform offers comprehensive solutions including point-of-sale transactions, inventory management, employee scheduling, loyalty programs, e-commerce integration, and real-time operational oversight through a user-friendly dashboard. Foodics aims to enhance revenue generation and customer relationships for its clients by providing high-tech, easy-to-use tools that streamline restaurant operations.

Syarah

Seed Round in 2016
Syarah Ltd. operates an online marketplace for buying and selling both new and used cars, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2015, the company aims to streamline the vehicle purchasing process for individuals and businesses by providing a user-friendly platform where customers can easily browse various car listings, access daily updates on prices and specifications, and directly contact sellers without intermediaries. In addition to facilitating car sales, Syarah offers financing solutions, allowing customers to purchase vehicles in installments through partnerships with banks and financing companies in the region. The company's commitment is to deliver quality services that meet and exceed customer expectations.

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. develops and operates a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) recruitment platform that simplifies the hiring process for employers. Founded in 2013 and based in Dubai with a branch in Ramallah, the company offers a solution that allows employers to advertise job openings across multiple job sites, including LinkedIn and Monster, with just a few clicks. SocialDice's software employs artificial intelligence and semantic algorithms to analyze candidates' skills and experiences, providing insights into their qualifications and career history. This comprehensive platform enables users to manage the entire recruitment process in one place, from sourcing and screening to interviewing and collaborating with hiring teams. Additionally, it helps employers create professional job descriptions, centralize communications, and track key performance indicators to enhance their hiring strategies.
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