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 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.
Simplified Financial Solutions Company
Seed Round in 2024
Simplified Financial Solutions Company offers startups and SMEs financial management solutions including the ability to issue virtual and physical corporate cards, manage spending and automate expense reporting.
CloudShelf
Funding Round in 2024
CloudShelf specializes in providing logistical solutions for e-commerce businesses, focusing on micro fulfillment services. The company aims to enhance the efficiency of online stores by offering technical services and facilitating instant delivery. By enabling retailers to cover larger geographical areas and implement fast shipping options, CloudShelf helps e-stores boost their sales and expand their market reach. This support positions online retailers to compete in the rapidly growing quick-commerce sector.
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.
Spare is a micro-savings application that offers tools for account information and payment initiation, aimed at enhancing financial product development. By leveraging open banking technology, Spare enables access to transaction data and personal account information, such as account names and balances, from various financial institutions. This functionality allows developers to create customized checkout experiences, facilitating improved financial management for users.
Omniful
Seed Round in 2023
Omniful develops an omnichannel retail technology platform that enhances order fulfillment speed and accuracy. Its solution enables retailers to ship online orders directly from physical stores, optimize processes, automate tasks, and streamline operations to boost productivity.
Kaso is a technology-driven company that operates a platform designed to connect restaurants with suppliers for efficient stock management. Its platform facilitates order processing and enhances communication between restaurants and suppliers, allowing for streamlined management of inventory needs. By providing centralized communication, Kaso enables restaurant owners to organize, place, review, and approve orders with ease. This approach not only simplifies the ordering process but also helps restaurant operators save time and reduce costs associated with supply management.
Agel
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Agel aims to transform traditional financial services by offering digital, cashless, and Sharia-compliant merchandise credit limits to micro-small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) within its network. This aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and Egypt's 2030 plan for financial inclusion.
Gameball
Seed Round in 2023
Gameball is a developer of a marketing and customer relationship management platform focused on enhancing customer retention and engagement. The company offers a suite of tools that leverage gamification to create intelligent and customizable loyalty and rewards programs. Its platform includes features such as behavior-based notifications and referral management systems, allowing clients to foster personal experiences tailored to individual customer actions and interests. By facilitating a deeper connection between businesses and their customers, Gameball aims to streamline the user journey and strengthen customer relationships at every interaction point.
Classera is an education management system and ed-tech platform established in 2011 by Mohammad Alashmawi and Mohammad Almadani in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in providing learning management systems tailored for K-12 students. Its platform includes a range of features such as a student information system, student attendance tracking, social learning capabilities, a grade book, and a transcript management system. These tools are designed to enable users to effectively manage their educational records and facilitate personalized learning experiences. Classera aims to support the development of students by offering a comprehensive set of resources that cater to their educational needs.
ZenHR
Venture Round in 2022
ZenHR is a cloud-based human resources management system based in Amman, Jordan, with additional locations in Dubai and Riyadh. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in providing HR software solutions tailored for the Middle East and North Africa region. ZenHR's platform includes a comprehensive suite of features such as onboarding and offboarding, employee self-service, attendance and time tracking, payroll, and performance evaluation. The software is designed to comply with local labor laws, social insurance, tax regulations, and expat requirements, making it suitable for a wide range of clients from small and medium enterprises to larger organizations. By automating processes like salary calculations and offering user-friendly interfaces, ZenHR aims to enhance the overall HR experience for both departments and employees, facilitating a seamless transition from the hiring phase to retirement.
Rize
Pre Seed Round in 2022
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.
CloudShelf
Seed Round in 2022
CloudShelf specializes in providing logistical solutions for e-commerce businesses, focusing on micro fulfillment services. The company aims to enhance the efficiency of online stores by offering technical services and facilitating instant delivery. By enabling retailers to cover larger geographical areas and implement fast shipping options, CloudShelf helps e-stores boost their sales and expand their market reach. This support positions online retailers to compete in the rapidly growing quick-commerce sector.
Torod is an API aggregator that simplifies shipping for e-store owners. It enables them to choose the best carrier based on price, insurance, destination, and item value, with a straightforward setup process.
Noon Academy
Venture Round in 2022
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.
WakeCap Technologies
Venture Round in 2022
WakeCap specializes in IoT-driven solutions for construction sites. It enhances safety and productivity by tracking materials, equipment, and workers in real-time, providing instant field reporting to improve operations.
Kaso is a technology-driven company that operates a platform designed to connect restaurants with suppliers for efficient stock management. Its platform facilitates order processing and enhances communication between restaurants and suppliers, allowing for streamlined management of inventory needs. By providing centralized communication, Kaso enables restaurant owners to organize, place, review, and approve orders with ease. This approach not only simplifies the ordering process but also helps restaurant operators save time and reduce costs associated with supply management.
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.
Squadio
Seed Round in 2022
Squadio is an international platform that connects organizations with vetted tech squads for managing digital product development or improvement. It offers services such as talent vetting, hiring engineers, payroll management, and optional product managers per squad.
Dawul is a platform facilitating social trading. It enables investors, particularly beginners, to explore automated trade execution methods, follow professional traders' portfolios and strategies, and analyze investment fund data.
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.
Logexa is Saudi Arabia's first on-demand warehousing platform offering flexible storage solutions across multiple locations. It enables businesses to store products in pallet-based units, with options for dry and temperature-controlled environments, and supports transportation between sites. Logexa's cloud-based interface facilitates inventory management and service requests, allowing retailers and distributors to scale operations efficiently without long-term commitments.
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.
Odiggo automates physician workflows using language models, saving doctors up to three hours daily on administrative tasks such as documentation.
Mabaat operates a tech-driven platform focused on transforming the short-term rental market. The company manages properties on behalf of owners, offering services for mid- to high-end homes and compounds. Its platform provides real-time information streamlining operations like booking, payment, sterilization, and cleaning schedules, enabling guests access to upscale accommodations at affordable rates.
Sabbar
Funding Round in 2021
Sabbar Ltd., headquartered in Saudi Arabia, operates an on-demand staffing platform focused on blue-collar jobs within the retail, hospitality, and entertainment sectors across MENA. The company's core business is connecting businesses with highly qualified, vetted professionals for casual staff hiring during peak hours or high seasons. Sabbar streamlines the recruitment process by handling interviews, training, placement, shift scheduling, worker payments, and other administrative tasks, thereby reducing associated costs for its clients.
Quant Data & Analytics
Series A in 2021
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.
DailyMealz
Seed Round in 2021
DailyMealz is a food delivery platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2017. The company focuses on promoting healthy eating by connecting customers with the best healthy food restaurants in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Through its innovative platform, DailyMealz offers subscription services that allow users to order nutritious meals for a week or a month, ensuring they receive a variety of healthy options made from local ingredients. With a team of skilled inventors and professional drivers, DailyMealz simplifies the process of enjoying healthy meals every day, delivering them directly to customers' doorsteps.
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.
Lendo is an alternative lending marketplace that helps digitally finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia.
Lendo was granted the first Crowdlending (debt financing) licensed in Saudi Arabia, and received the Excellence in Finance Leaders Award from FiNext Awards.
Lendo’s products and solutions make everyday business activities easier, more secure, and more efficient for both investors and borrowers alike.
Omniful
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Omniful develops an omnichannel retail technology platform that enhances order fulfillment speed and accuracy. Its solution enables retailers to ship online orders directly from physical stores, optimize processes, automate tasks, and streamline operations to boost productivity.
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.
The Space
Venture Round in 2020
The Space is a co-working space and soft touch incubator.
What is a soft-touch incubator?
It’s their own take on how they believe new and experienced entrepreneurs can develop their business ideas to create workable business plans and solid prototypes.
Unlike normal accelerators and incubators, their members do not go through an intensive course. Instead, they offer workshops that you may or may not choose to attend, but more importantly, they offer the community, the resources, and the support that will help you in developing your business.
Sabbar Ltd., headquartered in Saudi Arabia, operates an on-demand staffing platform focused on blue-collar jobs within the retail, hospitality, and entertainment sectors across MENA. The company's core business is connecting businesses with highly qualified, vetted professionals for casual staff hiring during peak hours or high seasons. Sabbar streamlines the recruitment process by handling interviews, training, placement, shift scheduling, worker payments, and other administrative tasks, thereby reducing associated costs for its clients.
Lendo is an alternative lending marketplace that helps digitally finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia.
Lendo was granted the first Crowdlending (debt financing) licensed in Saudi Arabia, and received the Excellence in Finance Leaders Award from FiNext Awards.
Lendo’s products and solutions make everyday business activities easier, more secure, and more efficient for both investors and borrowers alike.
Lucidya is a Saudi Arabia-based enterprise B2B SaaS company offering an AI-powered social media monitoring and analytics platform. The platform provides real-time analytics, spike detection, trend analysis, and trend reporting, with proprietary Arabic-language models for sentiment analysis, enabling brands, agencies, media, and public-sector organizations to monitor conversations, manage engagement, and benchmark performance across channels. It supports automated reporting, real-time alerts, and cross-channel benchmarking, serving industries such as telecoms, BFSI, automotive, FMCG, and retail.
DailyMealz is a food delivery platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2017. The company focuses on promoting healthy eating by connecting customers with the best healthy food restaurants in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Through its innovative platform, DailyMealz offers subscription services that allow users to order nutritious meals for a week or a month, ensuring they receive a variety of healthy options made from local ingredients. With a team of skilled inventors and professional drivers, DailyMealz simplifies the process of enjoying healthy meals every day, delivering them directly to customers' doorsteps.