STV

STV is an independent venture capital investment firm based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2018. It is anchored by STC, the largest telecom operator in the MENA region, granting access to essential assets such as network infrastructure, customer analytics, and an extensive customer base. This support enables STV to assist its portfolio companies in scaling their operations effectively. The firm focuses on investing in early and later-stage companies, with a particular emphasis on the information technology sector.

Ahmad AlNaimi

General Partner

Yazeed Alturki

Principal

Nahim Bapikee

Investment Associate

Talal Damen

Senior Associate

Ihsan Jawad

General Partner

Abdulrahman Tarabzouni

Founder and CEO

Past deals in MENA

Tabby

Series E in 2025
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.

Invygo

Series A in 2024
Invygo is MENA's leading car subscription service, offering consumers accessible mobility options via an all-inclusive monthly subscription through its mobile app. It provides dealers with a new revenue-generating business model that reduces depreciation and operational costs.

Salla

Venture Round in 2024
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.

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.

SpiderSilk

Venture Round in 2023
SpiderSilk is a Dubai-based cybersecurity firm founded in 2019, specializing in advanced simulations of cyberattacks to help organizations enhance their security defenses. The company utilizes a combination of proprietary machine-driven technology and human ethical hackers to identify vulnerabilities and security exploits in applications across public and internal infrastructures. By conducting adversarial simulations and continuous scans of the open internet, SpiderSilk enables companies to effectively identify and manage potential threats. Its enterprise security testing services are complemented by robust advisory offerings that provide organizations with valuable insights into areas for improvement and best security practices. SpiderSilk has successfully uncovered critical threats that could have affected over 120 million individuals, demonstrating its significant impact in the cybersecurity landscape.

Tabby

Series D in 2023
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.

Floward

Series C in 2023
Floward is an online flower and gifts eCommerce platform that offers a diverse selection of products, including flowers, cakes, balloons, and chocolate boxes, tailored for various occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings. The company provides same-day delivery services sourced from both local and international brands, ensuring timely service for its customers. Floward has experienced aggressive expansion, currently operating in 36 cities across nine countries in the MENA region and the United Kingdom. In December 2020, it marked its first venture outside the Middle East by launching its platform in London, further broadening its reach and enhancing its service offerings.

Tabby

Series C in 2023
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.

Homzmart

Venture Round in 2022
Homzmart Ltd. is an e-commerce platform based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in selling home furniture, décor, lighting, and various home supplies. Founded in 2019, the company facilitates connections between homeowners and home professionals, allowing users to browse an extensive selection of products while accessing reviews, expert advice, and articles on home improvement. Homzmart aims to create a community-driven environment that enhances the shopping experience for home-related needs, offering a diverse range of quality products at competitive prices. Through its platform, the company seeks to simplify the process of home furnishing and improvement for its customers.

Foodics

Series C in 2022
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.

Gathern

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2016, Gathern is a Saudi Arabian-based company operating a platform that facilitates bookings of chalets and villas for travelers. It connects guests with various vacation rentals and enables hosts to monetize their properties hassle-free.

Gathern

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2016, Gathern is a Saudi Arabian-based company operating a platform that facilitates bookings of chalets and villas for travelers. It connects guests with various vacation rentals and enables hosts to monetize their properties hassle-free.

Tabby

Series B in 2022
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.

TruKKer

Series B in 2022
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.

Nana

Venture Round in 2022
Nana is an online grocery platform based in Saudi Arabia that specializes in providing doorstep deliveries of a diverse range of products. The platform offers an extensive selection of groceries, fruits, vegetables, cosmetics, electronics, bakery items, and flowers, allowing consumers to conveniently purchase items online. By focusing on home delivery, Nana aims to simplify the shopping experience for its users, making it easier for them to access essential goods from the comfort of their homes.

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.

Unifonic

Series B in 2021
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.

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.

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.

Floward

Series B in 2021
Floward is an online flower and gifts eCommerce platform that offers a diverse selection of products, including flowers, cakes, balloons, and chocolate boxes, tailored for various occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings. The company provides same-day delivery services sourced from both local and international brands, ensuring timely service for its customers. Floward has experienced aggressive expansion, currently operating in 36 cities across nine countries in the MENA region and the United Kingdom. In December 2020, it marked its first venture outside the Middle East by launching its platform in London, further broadening its reach and enhancing its service offerings.

Gathern

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2016, Gathern is a Saudi Arabian-based company operating a platform that facilitates bookings of chalets and villas for travelers. It connects guests with various vacation rentals and enables hosts to monetize their properties hassle-free.

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.

Foodics

Series B in 2021
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.

SpiderSilk

Seed Round in 2021
SpiderSilk is a Dubai-based cybersecurity firm founded in 2019, specializing in advanced simulations of cyberattacks to help organizations enhance their security defenses. The company utilizes a combination of proprietary machine-driven technology and human ethical hackers to identify vulnerabilities and security exploits in applications across public and internal infrastructures. By conducting adversarial simulations and continuous scans of the open internet, SpiderSilk enables companies to effectively identify and manage potential threats. Its enterprise security testing services are complemented by robust advisory offerings that provide organizations with valuable insights into areas for improvement and best security practices. SpiderSilk has successfully uncovered critical threats that could have affected over 120 million individuals, demonstrating its significant impact in the cybersecurity landscape.

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.

Nana

Series B in 2020
Nana is an online grocery platform based in Saudi Arabia that specializes in providing doorstep deliveries of a diverse range of products. The platform offers an extensive selection of groceries, fruits, vegetables, cosmetics, electronics, bakery items, and flowers, allowing consumers to conveniently purchase items online. By focusing on home delivery, Nana aims to simplify the shopping experience for its users, making it easier for them to access essential goods from the comfort of their homes.

Vezeeta

Series D in 2020
Vezeeta is a digital healthcare platform based in Heliopolis, Egypt, established in 2011. It facilitates connections between patients and healthcare providers across the Middle East and Africa, specifically in countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Lebanon. The platform allows patients to search for, compare, and book appointments with doctors, leveraging over 200,000 verified reviews to enhance decision-making. In addition to patient-facing services, Vezeeta offers innovative software solutions for healthcare providers, including clinic management tools that streamline operations and improve patient experiences. The platform also supports features such as live scheduling, automated medication reminders, and options for in-clinic, virtual, or at-home consultations, thereby empowering millions of patients to access and manage their healthcare efficiently.

TruKKer

Series A in 2019
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.

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.

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.

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.

Vezeeta

Series C in 2018
Vezeeta is a digital healthcare platform based in Heliopolis, Egypt, established in 2011. It facilitates connections between patients and healthcare providers across the Middle East and Africa, specifically in countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Lebanon. The platform allows patients to search for, compare, and book appointments with doctors, leveraging over 200,000 verified reviews to enhance decision-making. In addition to patient-facing services, Vezeeta offers innovative software solutions for healthcare providers, including clinic management tools that streamline operations and improve patient experiences. The platform also supports features such as live scheduling, automated medication reminders, and options for in-clinic, virtual, or at-home consultations, thereby empowering millions of patients to access and manage their healthcare efficiently.

Telfaz11

Series A in 2018
Telfaz11 is a media production company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2011. It operates an Arabic multi-channel network that focuses on talent management, comedy, entertainment, and content creation. The company specializes in producing and distributing engaging online content, partnering with video platforms to deliver captivating series and films that resonate with local audiences while maintaining universal appeal. Telfaz11 influences social trends and provides opportunities for brands to promote themselves through its creative entertainment offerings, ensuring a blend of entertainment and brand promotion within its network.
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