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Revent is on a mission to help hundred thousand SMEs in GCC unlock $750M of Capex while saving 1M devices from prematurely ending up in e-waste

ViewIT is a technology company specializing in real estate solutions. It offers a mobile application that simplifies the listing process for real estate agents and provides clients with verified video walkthroughs of properties. The platform addresses issues of fake listings and inconvenient viewings by enabling agents to conduct geotagged video tours. Currently operational in Dubai and Karachi, Pakistan, ViewIT has approximately 425 monthly active users and 800+ listings, with a monthly growth rate of 12% for listings and 10% for users.

Revent is on a mission to help hundred thousand SMEs in GCC unlock $750M of Capex while saving 1M devices from prematurely ending up in e-waste

Founded in 2021, Autobia is a Saudi Arabian B2B marketplace that connects automotive wholesalers and resellers. It uses data-driven solutions to streamline infrastructure and after-sales processes, offering digital platforms for trading spare parts globally.

Voyance is a big data company that leverages machine learning to help businesses make informed predictions about future outcomes. Its platform simplifies data science by acquiring, validating, storing, and securing data while also managing administrative tasks related to data preparation and analysis. This includes cleaning and planning data, as well as generating reports to facilitate stakeholder engagement. Voyance’s technology enables organizations to address critical questions, such as forecasting revenue, detecting fraudulent transactions, and assessing customer churn. The company is currently piloting its services with various institutions, including banks and fintech firms, across Africa and the United Arab Emirates.

Dawafast is a Saudi Arabian pharmaceutical manufacturing firm offering an online pharmacy shopping platform. It specializes in connecting users directly to pharmaceutical products, ensuring quality delivery and competitive pricing.

Voyance is a big data company that leverages machine learning to help businesses make informed predictions about future outcomes. Its platform simplifies data science by acquiring, validating, storing, and securing data while also managing administrative tasks related to data preparation and analysis. This includes cleaning and planning data, as well as generating reports to facilitate stakeholder engagement. Voyance’s technology enables organizations to address critical questions, such as forecasting revenue, detecting fraudulent transactions, and assessing customer churn. The company is currently piloting its services with various institutions, including banks and fintech firms, across Africa and the United Arab Emirates.

Founded in 2021, Autobia is a Saudi Arabian B2B marketplace that connects automotive wholesalers and resellers. It uses data-driven solutions to streamline infrastructure and after-sales processes, offering digital platforms for trading spare parts globally.

AlGooru is a Saudi-based educational platform that connects students with private tutors for over 200 subjects via personalized long-term subscriptions.

StrategyConnect is a technology-driven aggregator based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, specializing in the recruitment of expert talent to support businesses in executing critical projects efficiently. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on operationalizing agile teams by seamlessly connecting organizations with management consultants and tech engineers. Its platform facilitates the recruitment process by simplifying project complexities and enabling organizations to source talent that aligns with specific job requirements, thereby expanding their access to external expertise beyond local talent pools. This approach empowers businesses, particularly those in the Middle East, to fulfill their talent needs in a cost-effective manner.

Lancify is a company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2017. It operates an online platform that connects student freelancers with companies, offering a range of services including project management, web development, graphic design, and digital marketing. Lancify also provides courses to teach young people new-age skills related to the latest SaaS tools, such as creating websites with Webflow or building design systems with Figma. These courses are designed to be engaging and immediately applicable to freelance projects, helping individuals build careers in the freelance marketplace. The company is backed by notable investors including Techstars.

Workathon is an AI-powered recruitment platform for the hospitality industry that combines hiring capabilities with marketing tools to help employers attract, nurture, and hire talent. The platform supports job postings, candidate sourcing, CV uploads, virtual career events, and personalized career guidance, enabling hotels, tour operators, villas, restaurants, cruising companies and yachts to connect with suitable candidates. Job seekers can research companies and apply for roles within the system. The service has demonstrated scale with over 30,000 hospitality professionals and more than 350 companies using it, across regions including Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Malta, UAE and Switzerland.

EduChain Inc. is a company based in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, that specializes in developing enterprise software tools for blockchain-enabled digital document management. Founded in 2016, EduChain offers a secure digital platform for the issuance, sharing, and verification of academic documents. Its flagship solution allows academic institutions to issue official credentials such as diplomas, transcripts, and certificates digitally. By utilizing blockchain infrastructure, EduChain enables instant issuance and authentication of these records, empowering registrars with control over document management and granting students authority over who can access their academic information. This innovative approach helps educational institutions reduce administrative costs, streamline processing times, and explore new revenue opportunities.

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Derq develops artificial intelligence and V2X technology to predict and prevent car accidents. It connects vehicles and drivers through AI to eliminate road accidents, creating safer and smarter roadways.

Ecoisme is a home energy monitoring system designed to help users track and manage their energy consumption more effectively. By utilizing a single sensor connected to the fuse box in a contactless manner, Ecoisme detects the energy usage of individual appliances and provides insights into how much money users spend on their electricity. The system also offers recommendations for reducing energy consumption and alerts homeowners to potential appliance issues before they become significant problems. Ecoisme gained recognition for its innovation through a successful Indiegogo campaign and received the CES Best of Innovations Award. The company has become a member of the Edison Electric Institute and is currently engaged in pilot projects with various organizations, including EDF, Virgin Media, and the Dubai Energy and Water Authority.