Penny Software
Seed Round in 2024
Penny Software, established in 2020 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializes in developing and providing Penny, a comprehensive cloud-based procure-to-pay system. This platform streamlines the full procurement cycle, from request to approval, enabling users to manage RFQs, compare quotations, send purchase orders, and facilitate payments. Key features include an action-driven dashboard, budget tracking, timeline management, product comparison, customizable reporting, and role-based privileges. Designed for mid-sized enterprises, Penny Software aims to consolidate spending needs into a single intelligent system, simplifying the procurement process.
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Dukkantek
Seed Round in 2022
Dukkantek provides digital transformation services to improve business processes. It offers online solutions to assist with managing and marketing strategies of companies. Dukkantek is based in Dubai, UAE.
GoMyCode is an educational platform that focuses on equipping students with essential digital skills through a blend of online and offline learning experiences. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tunis, Tunisia, the company has expanded its presence to Algeria, France, and Morocco. GoMyCode offers a range of training programs in areas such as artificial intelligence, web development, deep learning, DevOps, UX design, and digital marketing. By utilizing data-driven assessments and matching techniques, the platform not only enhances learners' skills but also connects them with global tech opportunities. Its innovative approach aims to empower individuals by providing them with the knowledge and competencies needed for the future workforce.
Skillbee
Seed Round in 2022
Skillbee is a job platform specifically designed for migrant workers, focusing on the blue-collar sector. It connects skill-verified blue-collar workers with employers in overseas markets such as the UAE, Kuwait, and Singapore. The platform facilitates the process of finding reliable and well-paying job opportunities for these workers while also assisting companies in hiring and managing international talent effectively. Through its services, Skillbee aims to bridge the gap between skilled workers seeking better employment prospects and employers looking for qualified personnel to meet their labor needs.
Dukkantek
Seed Round in 2022
Dukkantek provides digital transformation services to improve business processes. It offers online solutions to assist with managing and marketing strategies of companies. Dukkantek is based in Dubai, UAE.
Insider is a growth management platform that assists digital marketers in optimizing their strategies across the entire marketing funnel, from acquisition to retention and revenue generation. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, the company utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to provide real-time predictive segmentation. This enables marketers to create personalized customer journeys across various channels, including web, mobile, and advertising platforms. Insider's unified data layer simplifies implementation and usage, reducing reliance on complex IT integrations. The platform is designed to minimize marketing waste by enhancing cross-channel customer experiences and optimizing return on ad spend. With a focus on delivering insights that enhance personalization efforts, Insider serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, finance, automotive, and travel, and has established a global presence with offices in multiple countries.
Penny Software
Seed Round in 2022
Penny Software, established in 2020 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializes in developing and providing Penny, a comprehensive cloud-based procure-to-pay system. This platform streamlines the full procurement cycle, from request to approval, enabling users to manage RFQs, compare quotations, send purchase orders, and facilitate payments. Key features include an action-driven dashboard, budget tracking, timeline management, product comparison, customizable reporting, and role-based privileges. Designed for mid-sized enterprises, Penny Software aims to consolidate spending needs into a single intelligent system, simplifying the procurement process.
Taptap Send
Series B in 2021
Taptap Send is a mobile application that facilitates instant money transfers for immigrants sending funds back to Africa at low costs. Launched in the summer of 2018, the platform has successfully processed hundreds of millions of dollars and serves hundreds of thousands of customers. It operates in seven European countries and enables payments to various countries, including Ivory Coast, Senegal, Mali, Ghana, Guinea, Cameroon, Bangladesh, Kenya, Madagascar, Zambia, Vietnam, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with plans for further expansion. Taptap Send simplifies the remittance process by allowing users to transfer money directly to mobile money wallets using just a debit card, eliminating the need for physical deposits and saving time for its clients.
Halan
Venture Round in 2021
Halan is an Egyptian technology company established in 2017, operating a mobile application that caters to various consumer needs through a single platform. The app offers ride-hailing services for two and three-wheeler vehicles, on-demand logistics solutions, food delivery, and goods transportation via motorbikes or cargo tricycles. Halan also facilitates e-payments and microfinance services for its users. It has partnered with prominent fast-food chains in Egypt to provide last-mile delivery services using smart-tech integrated systems. The company aims to enhance convenience and safety for customers while offering incremental business opportunities for drivers, supporting both large organizations and small businesses in their distribution needs.
NOW Money
Venture Round in 2021
NOW Money is a fintech company that leverages mobile banking technology to offer financial services to the unbanked population in the Middle East. By providing accounts and remittance solutions, NOW Money aims to include individuals who are currently excluded from the financial system. The company focuses on low-income migrant workers in the Gulf region, offering them access to essential financial tools, including international money transfers and currency conversion services, at a reduced cost. This approach not only facilitates financial inclusion but also helps users save significantly on remittance expenses.
GoMyCode is an educational platform that focuses on equipping students with essential digital skills through a blend of online and offline learning experiences. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tunis, Tunisia, the company has expanded its presence to Algeria, France, and Morocco. GoMyCode offers a range of training programs in areas such as artificial intelligence, web development, deep learning, DevOps, UX design, and digital marketing. By utilizing data-driven assessments and matching techniques, the platform not only enhances learners' skills but also connects them with global tech opportunities. Its innovative approach aims to empower individuals by providing them with the knowledge and competencies needed for the future workforce.
Penny Software
Seed Round in 2020
Penny Software, established in 2020 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializes in developing and providing Penny, a comprehensive cloud-based procure-to-pay system. This platform streamlines the full procurement cycle, from request to approval, enabling users to manage RFQs, compare quotations, send purchase orders, and facilitate payments. Key features include an action-driven dashboard, budget tracking, timeline management, product comparison, customizable reporting, and role-based privileges. Designed for mid-sized enterprises, Penny Software aims to consolidate spending needs into a single intelligent system, simplifying the procurement process.
Insider is a growth management platform that assists digital marketers in optimizing their strategies across the entire marketing funnel, from acquisition to retention and revenue generation. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, the company utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to provide real-time predictive segmentation. This enables marketers to create personalized customer journeys across various channels, including web, mobile, and advertising platforms. Insider's unified data layer simplifies implementation and usage, reducing reliance on complex IT integrations. The platform is designed to minimize marketing waste by enhancing cross-channel customer experiences and optimizing return on ad spend. With a focus on delivering insights that enhance personalization efforts, Insider serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, finance, automotive, and travel, and has established a global presence with offices in multiple countries.
Holo
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Holo is the Middle East’s first digital property buying platform, transforming the homebuying process with an integrated, end-to-end digital solution. With advanced algorithms, Holo matches customers with the optimal mortgage product tailored to their financial needs and connects them with over 2,500 real estate agents via The Hub.
With a user-friendly, 24/7 interface, users can seamlessly apply, upload documents, and track progress on any connected device. Recognized in the 2020 Wamda X cohort, Holo is revolutionizing home financing in the UAE—achieving monthly loan GMV exceeding AED 1 billion.
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.
Drive Ninja
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Drive Ninja is a UAE-based car buying and leasing comparison platform that helps users discover, compare, and validate new and nearly new cars from authorized dealerships. The service enables shoppers to save time and money by researching features, building personalized deals, and accessing favorable offers in one place. The company connects regional dealerships with high-quality, active buyers, delivering qualified leads and supporting faster sales by simplifying the procurement process for drivers across the UAE.
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.
Volt Lines
Series A in 2019
Volt Lines is a transportation service provider based in Istanbul, Turkey, that offers subscription-based micro-transit solutions. Founded in 2017, the company operates an online platform and a mobile application that enables users to book seats on smartly routed mini-buses for their daily commutes. Volt Lines specifically caters to corporate clients, providing an alternative to public transportation and ride-hailing services. By focusing on shorter journeys and optimizing routes, the company enhances efficiency for employees, passengers, and drivers alike. Its innovative approach aims to alleviate the challenges of commuting in urban environments while delivering a reliable transportation option for businesses.
liwwa, Inc. is a peer lending platform based in Amman, Jordan, established in 2013. The company connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking capital with individual and institutional investors looking to diversify their investment portfolios. Through its platform, liwwa enables borrowers to apply for small business loans, facilitating access to necessary funds while allowing investors to earn regular monthly returns. The company conducts in-house evaluations of borrowers' creditworthiness and employs a lease-to-own model that provides interest-free returns for investors. By focusing on the MENA region, liwwa aims to enhance capital access for small businesses and create investment opportunities for individuals and institutions.
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.
Twiga Foods
Venture Round in 2019
Twiga Foods Ltd. is a mobile-based supply platform that caters to retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates a cashless, business-to-business supply chain that connects small and medium-sized vendors with essential agricultural products. Twiga Foods enables vendors to order a variety of supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform, streamlining the distribution process in urban markets. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports local businesses by improving access to quality produce.
NOW Money
Series A in 2019
NOW Money is a fintech company that leverages mobile banking technology to offer financial services to the unbanked population in the Middle East. By providing accounts and remittance solutions, NOW Money aims to include individuals who are currently excluded from the financial system. The company focuses on low-income migrant workers in the Gulf region, offering them access to essential financial tools, including international money transfers and currency conversion services, at a reduced cost. This approach not only facilitates financial inclusion but also helps users save significantly on remittance expenses.
MUNCH:ON is a food tech startup that has cracked the subscription space in the UAE & KSA, focusing on offering meals from the best restaurants at a significant discount and with free delivery. The company has invested heavily in its scheduling, bundling and order prediction software which has enabled it to achieve massive cost savings for its restaurant partners that they then pass on to their users, often offering up to a 55% discount vs. restaurants' regular price. Whether it's employees ordering from their company's curated menu or users ordering for their families at home, the platform takes the usual hassle and cost out of food delivery in a financially (and environmentally) sustainable manner for all stakeholders
Jamalon, Inc. is the largest online bookstore in the Middle East, founded in 2010 and based in Amman, Jordan. The company specializes in providing a vast selection of over 9.3 million titles in both Arabic and English, sourced from approximately 30,000 publishers. It offers books across various genres, catering to diverse reader preferences. Jamalon enhances the customer experience by providing home delivery services and customized payment options tailored to the Middle Eastern market, thus facilitating access to literature for a wide audience.
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.
MUNCH:ON is a food tech startup that has cracked the subscription space in the UAE & KSA, focusing on offering meals from the best restaurants at a significant discount and with free delivery. The company has invested heavily in its scheduling, bundling and order prediction software which has enabled it to achieve massive cost savings for its restaurant partners that they then pass on to their users, often offering up to a 55% discount vs. restaurants' regular price. Whether it's employees ordering from their company's curated menu or users ordering for their families at home, the platform takes the usual hassle and cost out of food delivery in a financially (and environmentally) sustainable manner for all stakeholders
Yallacompare
Series C in 2019
Founded in 2011, Yallacompare is a leading finance comparison platform operating across nine Middle East and North Africa countries. It specializes in helping users compare banking products and insurance policies, enabling them to save thousands of dollars annually through informed decision-making.
Twiga Foods
Series B in 2018
Twiga Foods Ltd. is a mobile-based supply platform that caters to retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates a cashless, business-to-business supply chain that connects small and medium-sized vendors with essential agricultural products. Twiga Foods enables vendors to order a variety of supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform, streamlining the distribution process in urban markets. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports local businesses by improving access to quality produce.
Mumzworld
Series B in 2018
Mumzworld is a leading e-commerce platform in the Middle East, dedicated to serving mothers and their children. It offers over 200,000 products from global and regional brands, shipping to more than 20 countries. Mumzworld pioneered the online shopping experience for mothers in the region, providing a comprehensive selection of products, reviews, and information.
Aqarmap is a real estate marketplace founded in 2011 and headquartered in Al Qahirah, Egypt. The company specializes in providing an online platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and searching of residential properties, including apartments and houses. Aqarmap offers a range of services, including property valuation, price guides, and compound guides, which equip clients with essential information to make informed financial decisions regarding real estate transactions. By streamlining the property management process, Aqarmap aims to enhance the overall experience for users in the real estate market.
Insider is a growth management platform that assists digital marketers in optimizing their strategies across the entire marketing funnel, from acquisition to retention and revenue generation. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, the company utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to provide real-time predictive segmentation. This enables marketers to create personalized customer journeys across various channels, including web, mobile, and advertising platforms. Insider's unified data layer simplifies implementation and usage, reducing reliance on complex IT integrations. The platform is designed to minimize marketing waste by enhancing cross-channel customer experiences and optimizing return on ad spend. With a focus on delivering insights that enhance personalization efforts, Insider serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, finance, automotive, and travel, and has established a global presence with offices in multiple countries.
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.
Nestrom
Seed Round in 2018
Nestrom is a technology company that builds software platforms to streamline and automate operations across industries. It offers farm management software to track, monitor, and optimize farm activities at field level; a workforce management system to track field workers, activities, and time spent using low-cost Android devices; and precision and automation systems for environmental monitoring. It also provides an integrated field service management platform serving sectors including food manufacturing, property management, asset management, construction, energy generation, telecom, and network management. In addition, Nestrom delivers a workflow automation and business process management platform with zero-code workflow, digital forms, document generation, analytics, and cloud-based app development, designed to integrate with ERP and BI systems and to improve quality control and provide real-time insights for decision making. The combined capabilities aim to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support data-driven decisions across operations.
OfficeRock
Venture Round in 2017
Online e-commerce store specifically built to service small and medium businesses in the United Arab Emirates. The company aims to offer end to end business supply solutions from office supplies, paper, toners, technology, pantry, cleaning and uniforms.
Twiga Fruits
Series A in 2017
Twiga Fruits is committed to working with farmers to grow delicious fruit for people to enjoy. Their philosophy is that consumers appreciate knowing that the high quality fruits on their table come from a supply chain that fairly treats farmers and it’s their job to provide that bridge.
Twiga Fruits is a progressive leader in Kenya’s fruit industry. With a conviction that domestic fruit sales and foreign exports should serve as a backbone of Kenya’s economy, Twiga Fruits is built around a team of reformers with over 80 collective years of agronomic and supply chain experience.
In Kenya’s growing urban dwellings, Twiga Fruits is lowering prices by building distribution networks that beat the costly informal networks of layers of middlemen and brokers. When they say “Better Produce, Better Prices,” they mean it. There is no reason Kenyan fruit should cost as much in Nairobi as Dubai.
For export markets, Twiga Fruits is raising standards through being the market leader in digitized traceability of products.
Twiga Fruits treats all their farmers for what they are: professionals. As a company policy, Twiga Fruits differentiates itself by refusing to work with third-party “brokers”: traders who dominate the Kenyan fruit trade, profiting on farmers’ limited access to markets by buying at exploitatively prices, paying weeks later, and selling on to the local markets and exporters.
Twiga Fruits instead buys directly from the farmer, and they believe a farmer deserves to get paid immediately for any produce he sells. They make sure their farmers receive the technical support to increase production levels, meet global quality standards, and seek credit to expand their operations. It’s not only the right thing to do: it’s good for the farmer, for us, for Kenya, and for consumers.
Twiga Foods
Series A in 2017
Twiga Foods Ltd. is a mobile-based supply platform that caters to retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates a cashless, business-to-business supply chain that connects small and medium-sized vendors with essential agricultural products. Twiga Foods enables vendors to order a variety of supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform, streamlining the distribution process in urban markets. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports local businesses by improving access to quality produce.
OfficeRock
Seed Round in 2017
Online e-commerce store specifically built to service small and medium businesses in the United Arab Emirates. The company aims to offer end to end business supply solutions from office supplies, paper, toners, technology, pantry, cleaning and uniforms.
Yallacompare
Series B in 2017
Founded in 2011, Yallacompare is a leading finance comparison platform operating across nine Middle East and North Africa countries. It specializes in helping users compare banking products and insurance policies, enabling them to save thousands of dollars annually through informed decision-making.
MUNCH:ON
Seed Round in 2016
MUNCH:ON is a food tech startup that has cracked the subscription space in the UAE & KSA, focusing on offering meals from the best restaurants at a significant discount and with free delivery. The company has invested heavily in its scheduling, bundling and order prediction software which has enabled it to achieve massive cost savings for its restaurant partners that they then pass on to their users, often offering up to a 55% discount vs. restaurants' regular price. Whether it's employees ordering from their company's curated menu or users ordering for their families at home, the platform takes the usual hassle and cost out of food delivery in a financially (and environmentally) sustainable manner for all stakeholders
Insider is a growth management platform that assists digital marketers in optimizing their strategies across the entire marketing funnel, from acquisition to retention and revenue generation. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, the company utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to provide real-time predictive segmentation. This enables marketers to create personalized customer journeys across various channels, including web, mobile, and advertising platforms. Insider's unified data layer simplifies implementation and usage, reducing reliance on complex IT integrations. The platform is designed to minimize marketing waste by enhancing cross-channel customer experiences and optimizing return on ad spend. With a focus on delivering insights that enhance personalization efforts, Insider serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, finance, automotive, and travel, and has established a global presence with offices in multiple countries.
Yallacompare
Series A in 2016
Founded in 2011, Yallacompare is a leading finance comparison platform operating across nine Middle East and North Africa countries. It specializes in helping users compare banking products and insurance policies, enabling them to save thousands of dollars annually through informed decision-making.
Kharabeesh
Series B in 2016
Founded in 2008, Kharabeesh is a Jordan-based online entertainment network that produces original Arabic content for global internet users. It operates as a multi-channel network (MCN) and broadcaster on YouTube, creating animations, music videos, short films, and comedy shows to tackle social and political issues.
KapGel is Turkey's first urban delivery platform, specializing in delivering a wide range of products from local brick-and-mortar merchants in under an hour. The company focuses on meeting the immediate needs of consumers by providing a quick and efficient delivery service, ensuring that clients receive their ordered items promptly. By facilitating access to various goods in a rapid timeframe, KapGel enhances the shopping experience for customers who seek convenience and timely service.
OfficeRock
Seed Round in 2016
Online e-commerce store specifically built to service small and medium businesses in the United Arab Emirates. The company aims to offer end to end business supply solutions from office supplies, paper, toners, technology, pantry, cleaning and uniforms.
OfficeRock
Seed Round in 2016
Online e-commerce store specifically built to service small and medium businesses in the United Arab Emirates. The company aims to offer end to end business supply solutions from office supplies, paper, toners, technology, pantry, cleaning and uniforms.
Mumzworld
Series A in 2016
Mumzworld is a leading e-commerce platform in the Middle East, dedicated to serving mothers and their children. It offers over 200,000 products from global and regional brands, shipping to more than 20 countries. Mumzworld pioneered the online shopping experience for mothers in the region, providing a comprehensive selection of products, reviews, and information.
ArabiaWeather
Series A in 2015
ArabiaWeather is a provider of comprehensive weather information services in the United Arab Emirates and the broader region. The company offers a web-based platform that delivers hourly-updated weather forecasts, alerts, and real-time weather condition updates. Its services are tailored to various sectors significantly impacted by weather, including media, airlines, oil and gas, agriculture, insurance, and retail. By providing reliable weather forecasts and insights, ArabiaWeather enables businesses and farmers to make informed decisions based on anticipated weather conditions, enhancing operational efficiency and planning. The company's focus on delivering accurate and timely weather information positions it as a valuable resource for clients navigating weather-related challenges.
Yallacompare
Series A in 2015
Founded in 2011, Yallacompare is a leading finance comparison platform operating across nine Middle East and North Africa countries. It specializes in helping users compare banking products and insurance policies, enabling them to save thousands of dollars annually through informed decision-making.
Jamalon, Inc. is the largest online bookstore in the Middle East, founded in 2010 and based in Amman, Jordan. The company specializes in providing a vast selection of over 9.3 million titles in both Arabic and English, sourced from approximately 30,000 publishers. It offers books across various genres, catering to diverse reader preferences. Jamalon enhances the customer experience by providing home delivery services and customized payment options tailored to the Middle Eastern market, thus facilitating access to literature for a wide audience.
Tarjama is a certified translation agency based in Dubai serving the Middle East and surrounding regions. It offers a smart language platform and a suite of services including translation, proofreading, transcription, content writing, and subtitling to help businesses communicate effectively with regional audiences. By focusing on cultural and linguistic context, Tarjama enables clients to create multilingual content across multiple formats to support global outreach while tailoring messaging to local markets.