Venture Souq

Erad is a company that provides expansion capital to online enterprises, focusing primarily on startups in the Middle East. It operates an online fund management platform that enables these businesses to connect their sales, marketing, and accounting data. By doing so, Erad facilitates access to non-dilutive capital funding, allowing businesses to secure the growth funding they need without sacrificing ownership. In addition to financial support, the platform offers key insights and analyses that help businesses optimize their operations and increase profitability.

Elevate Pay is a financial technology company developing a digital banking platform that provides regulated banking services and consumer financial products. The platform enables online account opening, fee-free SDG and USD bank accounts, a free USD Mastercard, and transfers within Sudan as well as free international transfers from several countries, supporting accessible and inclusive financial services.

Hakbah is a Saudi Arabian fintech startup focused on transforming savings habits. It offers a social savings platform that enables users to securely manage and contribute to group savings goals, fostering healthier financial behaviors.

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.

Founded in 2020, Vendease is an online marketplace based in Lagos, Nigeria. It enables restaurants across Africa to order supplies directly from farms and manufacturers, digitizing procurement processes, automating inventory management, and providing analytics for improved profitability.

Erad is a company that provides expansion capital to online enterprises, focusing primarily on startups in the Middle East. It operates an online fund management platform that enables these businesses to connect their sales, marketing, and accounting data. By doing so, Erad facilitates access to non-dilutive capital funding, allowing businesses to secure the growth funding they need without sacrificing ownership. In addition to financial support, the platform offers key insights and analyses that help businesses optimize their operations and increase profitability.

Elevate Pay is a financial technology company developing a digital banking platform that provides regulated banking services and consumer financial products. The platform enables online account opening, fee-free SDG and USD bank accounts, a free USD Mastercard, and transfers within Sudan as well as free international transfers from several countries, supporting accessible and inclusive financial services.

Elevate Pay is a financial technology company developing a digital banking platform that provides regulated banking services and consumer financial products. The platform enables online account opening, fee-free SDG and USD bank accounts, a free USD Mastercard, and transfers within Sudan as well as free international transfers from several countries, supporting accessible and inclusive financial services.

Evolve Credit is a Nigerian fintech company founded in 2020, headquartered in Lagos. It operates an online platform that empowers consumers to explore, compare, and apply for various loan products tailored to different needs, including personal loans, SME loans, and options for salary earners and the unemployed. The platform provides expert reviews, ratings, and comparisons based on price, interest rates, and other terms. Additionally, Evolve Credit offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) core banking platform that enables financial institutions to streamline, digitize, and manage deposit, lending, and recovery services efficiently. This platform includes no-code tools designed to offer personalized customer banking experiences both online and offline.

Huspy is a proptech company founded in 2020 and based in Dubai, UAE, that aims to simplify the home financing process. It offers an online mortgage service platform designed to enhance the home-buying experience by making it user-friendly and efficient. Huspy addresses the complexities of securing a mortgage by allowing home buyers to obtain home loans through its web and mobile application, eliminating the need for traditional paperwork. By reimagining the home buying process, Huspy seeks to make obtaining a mortgage a celebratory experience for buyers, ultimately facilitating a more accessible and cost-effective approach to home ownership.

Manara is a business that connects global technology companies with untapped Arab tech talent, particularly focusing on computer science graduates from Palestine and women across the Middle East and North Africa region. The company vets and trains these individuals, enabling them to enhance their skills and secure remote or onsite job opportunities in leading tech firms worldwide. Manara's mission is to foster growth within the Arab tech sector by unlocking its human potential.

Lucky is a financial services company operating an app that offers credit products, discounts, and cashback rewards. It enables users to search, find, coordinate shopping, payments, and savings. Since its inception, Lucky has connected over six million users in the Middle East and North Africa.

Cyble is a cybersecurity firm specializing in cyber intelligence software focused on monitoring dark web activities and cybercrime. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, with additional offices in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and India, Cyble offers extensive coverage of adversaries, infrastructure, and vulnerabilities. Its platform automates risk assessment processes and integrates deep web intelligence to enhance visibility into cyber threats and risks. This enables governments and enterprises to receive tailored notifications and alerts regarding potential threats, vulnerabilities, and risks, allowing for timely detection, prioritization, and remediation of security issues. Through its advanced data analysis capabilities and expert insights, Cyble empowers organizations to protect their citizens and infrastructure effectively.

MoneyHash streamlines payment processes for businesses by offering a unified API that integrates various pay-in and pay-out rails. It provides a customizable checkout experience, optimizes transaction routing to minimize fraud failures, and offers centralized reporting.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Founded in 2017, Yassir is a leading super app offering on-demand ride-hailing, last-mile delivery, payment services, and financial solutions. Operating across multiple countries with over $150 million in funding, the company aims to digitize daily services while promoting social values.

Dayra is a financial technology company that provides an online platform designed to empower businesses in offering financial services to unbanked gig workers and micro-businesses. By integrating its services through APIs, Dayra enables companies to offer virtual bank accounts, prepaid cards, and access to credit and loans. The company's solutions are aimed at facilitating hassle-free and instant financial services at lower costs compared to traditional lenders, starting with a focus on the Egyptian market. Through its innovative approach, Dayra addresses the financial needs of unbanked individuals, enhancing their access to essential financial resources.

Rivy is making it easier to finance small and medium sized businesses in Africa. There is a need for financing of $158 bn for SMEs in Nigeria alone. To start, Rivy o helps SMEs access and spend lender capital effectively. During their first full operational year in 2020, the Rivy o co--founders leveraged their domain expertise and founding experience to beat their 2020 goal by 50%.

Huspy is a proptech company founded in 2020 and based in Dubai, UAE, that aims to simplify the home financing process. It offers an online mortgage service platform designed to enhance the home-buying experience by making it user-friendly and efficient. Huspy addresses the complexities of securing a mortgage by allowing home buyers to obtain home loans through its web and mobile application, eliminating the need for traditional paperwork. By reimagining the home buying process, Huspy seeks to make obtaining a mortgage a celebratory experience for buyers, ultimately facilitating a more accessible and cost-effective approach to home ownership.

Rain is a regulated digital currency exchange and custodian in the Middle East, founded in 2017 and based in Manama, Bahrain. It operates a licensed trading platform that enables clients to buy, sell, and store digital assets within a secure and compliant regulatory framework.

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.

Baraka is an investment application based in the UAE that aims to democratize access to stock markets for all individuals. The platform provides users with educational resources, market news, and comprehensive stock analysis to enhance their investment knowledge and confidence. Baraka enables commission-free investing in a wide range of stocks and exchange-traded funds, allowing users to explore diverse investment opportunities. By focusing on accessibility and empowerment, Baraka seeks to cultivate a new generation of informed investors.

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.

Wealthes Capital is a global investment manager, specializing in alternative investments, with a primary focus on fintech in Europe and real estate in the Middle East (MEA). Since our establishment in 2018, we've been committed to generating attractive returns for our clients while creating enduring value in our portfolio companies by adopting a disciplined investment process. We employ talented professionals and leverage the resources of a global institution with an innovative approach. We invest capital into our products and strategies, ensuring that interests align with our investors and stakeholders. We strive for sustainable value creation through our investments and in the communities where we operate. We take pride in partnering with clients to provide tailored solutions to their needs. Our primary offices are located in Abu Dhabi and London.

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.

Baraka is an investment application based in the UAE that aims to democratize access to stock markets for all individuals. The platform provides users with educational resources, market news, and comprehensive stock analysis to enhance their investment knowledge and confidence. Baraka enables commission-free investing in a wide range of stocks and exchange-traded funds, allowing users to explore diverse investment opportunities. By focusing on accessibility and empowerment, Baraka seeks to cultivate a new generation of informed investors.

NymCard is a payment processing platform founded in 2016, operating from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a focus on enhancing the digital payment landscape in Africa and the Middle East. The company specializes in providing an issuer processor solution that allows banks and financial institutions to offer innovative digital payment products, including plastic, virtual, and tokenized cards. NymCard's advanced infrastructure and user-friendly mobile wallet solutions facilitate quick account setup and immediate access to smart payment cards, promoting efficient and secure online transactions. By leveraging open APIs and mobile SDKs, NymCard aims to address the low penetration of payment cards in these regions, thereby driving greater participation in the digital economy.

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.

Mamo is a Fintech startup based in Dubai, UAE, focused on providing innovative payment and financial solutions tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company operates under a Cat 3C Providing Money Services license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority, making it the first licensed Fintech startup in this category in the region. Mamo's flagship offering, Mamo Business, serves as an alternative to traditional banking for SMEs, combining payments, spend management, and analytics into a user-friendly platform. This platform enables businesses to accept payments globally in multiple currencies, manage expenses, and issue virtual cards, thereby streamlining financial operations and enhancing payment success rates. Mamo's diverse customer base includes a variety of sectors, such as B2B services, healthcare, tourism, and retail, making it a crucial partner for businesses looking to optimize their financial processes.

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.

Dapi Ltd is a fintech company that specializes in developing an open banking application programming interface (API) designed to facilitate seamless payment transactions between consumer bank accounts and businesses. Established in 2019 and based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Dapi provides a suite of APIs that enable real-time access to customer bank accounts, payment initiation, and financial data retrieval. This functionality allows developers to create a variety of financial applications, including digital wallets and budget trackers, while also enabling fintech companies to offer services based on bank statement data. Operating in seven countries, including the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, South Africa, and Kuwait, Dapi has experienced significant demand for its services, achieving notable growth in annual recurring revenue.

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.

Kitopi is a cloud kitchen platform that enables restaurants to operate delivery-only locations with minimal capital expenditure. Founded in 2018, it manages over 60 kitchens across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

Dapi Ltd is a fintech company that specializes in developing an open banking application programming interface (API) designed to facilitate seamless payment transactions between consumer bank accounts and businesses. Established in 2019 and based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Dapi provides a suite of APIs that enable real-time access to customer bank accounts, payment initiation, and financial data retrieval. This functionality allows developers to create a variety of financial applications, including digital wallets and budget trackers, while also enabling fintech companies to offer services based on bank statement data. Operating in seven countries, including the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, South Africa, and Kuwait, Dapi has experienced significant demand for its services, achieving notable growth in annual recurring revenue.

Tenderd operates an on-demand marketplace for renting heavy equipment and provides an AI-powered platform to optimize fleet operations. The marketplace connects owners of equipment such as bulldozers, loaders and cranes with construction and engineering firms in the Middle East and North Africa and also manages a network of contractors. Its analytics platform converts equipment data into actionable insights to monitor operations, improve asset utilization, manage fuel consumption, plan routes, schedule maintenance and visualize trip logs, with features to measure carbon emissions and support safer, more efficient and sustainable operations.

NALA Incorporation Company Limited is a FinTech firm based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, founded in 2017. The company develops a mobile payments application that facilitates various financial transactions, including bill payments, peer-to-peer transfers, and airtime top-ups, all without requiring an internet connection. NALA's platform is designed to enhance financial inclusion by providing services that cater to users in regions with limited internet access. The application incorporates bank-grade security encryption and multi-factor authentication to ensure the safety of transactions. Additionally, NALA offers budgeting tools and transaction history tracking, enabling users to manage their finances effectively. Through its services, NALA aims to simplify mobile money transfers for Africans worldwide and support international payments.

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.

Kitopi is a cloud kitchen platform that enables restaurants to operate delivery-only locations with minimal capital expenditure. Founded in 2018, it manages over 60 kitchens across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

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.

Frontier Car Group is a Berlin-based startup focused on developing and operating used automotive marketplaces in emerging markets, including Nigeria, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Pakistan, and Indonesia. The company aims to simplify the process of buying and selling used cars through its online platform, which features a digital quote engine that provides instant pricing for vehicles. This technology not only enhances the efficiency of transactions but also facilitates quick vehicle inspections at designated locations. By leveraging innovative business models and infrastructure, Frontier Car Group is able to create value for all stakeholders involved in the used car market. Additionally, the company is engaged in joint ventures with OLX in India and Poland, further expanding its reach and impact in the automotive sector.

Souqalmal.com LLC FZ operates a leading financial comparison website in the Middle East, providing consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia with the tools to search and compare various financial products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Dubai, the platform offers detailed information on credit cards, personal loans, car loans, bank accounts, mortgages, and various insurance options, including car, home, travel, and SME insurance. Users can obtain real-time quotes for insurance in under 60 seconds and have their policies issued within an hour. Souqalmal.com has also expanded its services to include mobile phone and broadband plans, as well as educational options like schools and nurseries. The company has received multiple awards for its innovative approach and has grown its insurance business significantly. With backing from notable investors and a proven track record, Souqalmal.com continues to empower consumers to make informed financial decisions.

Zoomcar is an online car-sharing marketplace operating in emerging markets like India, Southeast Asia, and Egypt since 2013. It connects car owners ('Hosts') with individuals needing temporary vehicles ('Guests'), facilitating safe and convenient car sharing. Zoomcar offers over 20,000 cars across 50 cities, empowering Hosts to earn passive income while providing Guests with affordable driving experiences.

Souqalmal.com LLC FZ operates a leading financial comparison website in the Middle East, providing consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia with the tools to search and compare various financial products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Dubai, the platform offers detailed information on credit cards, personal loans, car loans, bank accounts, mortgages, and various insurance options, including car, home, travel, and SME insurance. Users can obtain real-time quotes for insurance in under 60 seconds and have their policies issued within an hour. Souqalmal.com has also expanded its services to include mobile phone and broadband plans, as well as educational options like schools and nurseries. The company has received multiple awards for its innovative approach and has grown its insurance business significantly. With backing from notable investors and a proven track record, Souqalmal.com continues to empower consumers to make informed financial decisions.

Zoomcar is an online car-sharing marketplace operating in emerging markets like India, Southeast Asia, and Egypt since 2013. It connects car owners ('Hosts') with individuals needing temporary vehicles ('Guests'), facilitating safe and convenient car sharing. Zoomcar offers over 20,000 cars across 50 cities, empowering Hosts to earn passive income while providing Guests with affordable driving experiences.

Zoomcar is an online car-sharing marketplace operating in emerging markets like India, Southeast Asia, and Egypt since 2013. It connects car owners ('Hosts') with individuals needing temporary vehicles ('Guests'), facilitating safe and convenient car sharing. Zoomcar offers over 20,000 cars across 50 cities, empowering Hosts to earn passive income while providing Guests with affordable driving experiences.

Knot Standard Limited is a custom menswear brand that specializes in selling hand-made suits, shirts, blazers, trousers, and a range of accessories online. Established in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company allows customers to submit their measurements via Webcams for a personalized fit. Its clientele includes a diverse range of individuals, from professionals to those purchasing attire for special occasions, primarily targeting men aged 25 to 45. Knot Standard operates showrooms in several major cities, including Atlanta, New York, Dubai, Dallas, Los Angeles, Austin, Houston, and Washington, D.C., while also maintaining production facilities in locations such as Brooklyn, Portugal, Dubai, and Hong Kong. Additionally, the brand offers ties, squares, scarves, and gift packages, catering to various customer needs.

Knot Standard Limited is a custom menswear brand that specializes in selling hand-made suits, shirts, blazers, trousers, and a range of accessories online. Established in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company allows customers to submit their measurements via Webcams for a personalized fit. Its clientele includes a diverse range of individuals, from professionals to those purchasing attire for special occasions, primarily targeting men aged 25 to 45. Knot Standard operates showrooms in several major cities, including Atlanta, New York, Dubai, Dallas, Los Angeles, Austin, Houston, and Washington, D.C., while also maintaining production facilities in locations such as Brooklyn, Portugal, Dubai, and Hong Kong. Additionally, the brand offers ties, squares, scarves, and gift packages, catering to various customer needs.