Pakistan-Based Coworking Platform COLABS Raises $2 Million in Pre-Series A

Pakistan-Based Coworking Platform COLABS Raises $2 Million in Pre-Series A, Eyes Saudi Expansion

Pakistan-based coworking platform COLABS has raised $2 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by UAE’s Shorooq Partners, with participation from Saudi Arabia’s Waad Investment. This latest investment brings COLABS’ total funding to over $5 million, with previous rounds backed by prominent investors like Indus Valley Capital, Zayn Capital, and Fatima Gobi Ventures. Founded in 2019, COLABS has […]

Saudi Startup "Mala" Secures $7 Million in Pre-Seed Round led by Venture Souq

Saudi Startup “Mala” Secures $7 Million in Pre-Seed Round led by Venture Souq

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 2024 – The Saudi startup platform Mala has successfully raised $7 million in a pre-seed investment round led by Venture Souq, with participation from prominent investors including M Capital, BECO Capital, Access Bridge Ventures, Palm Ventures, Shorouq Partners, Wad Investment, and the DGV fund. Set to officially launch in Saudi […]

Saudi-based JARAS Hospitality Secures SAR 2.5 Million in Pre-Seed Funding

Saudi-based JARAS Hospitality Secures SAR 2.5 Million in Pre-Seed Funding

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — JARAS Hospitality, a rising leader in innovative hospitality management solutions, has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round, raising SAR 2.5 million. This significant investment marks a pivotal step in supporting the company’s ambitious expansion plans and commitment to enhancing operational efficiency in the hospitality sector. Founded in 2023, JARAS offers a […]

Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) Invests $15 Million in Saqr Fund II

Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) Invests $15 Million in Saqr Fund II, Managed by Vision Ventures

Riyadh, October 2024 – Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) has announced a $15 million investment in Saqr Fund II, a venture capital fund managed by Vision Ventures. The fund, which is targeting a total size of $90 million, is focused on investing in early-stage startups, from pre-seed to pre-series B, across Saudi Arabia and the broader […]

Sahl AI and Riyadh First Health Cluster Develop the First Accurate Medical AI Scribe for Healthcare in Saudi Arabia

Sahl AI and Riyadh First Health Cluster Develop the First Accurate Medical AI Scribe for Healthcare in Saudi Arabia

A Pioneering Collaboration Streamlines Clinical Documentation, Empowering Healthcare Professionals and Enhancing Patient Care Sahl AI, a healthcare technology startup co-founded by Ammar, a former Accenture consultant, and his brother, a haematologist with a Ph.D. in translational medicine, is driving transformative change in the Saudi healthcare sector through a strategic partnership with Riyadh First Health Cluster […]

Saudi-based Tawaref Acquires Amaana.ai To Strengthen AI-Driven Solutions for MENA Startups

Saudi-based Tawaref Acquires Amaana.ai To Strengthen AI-Driven Solutions for MENA Startups

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — October 2024: Tawaref, a Saudi-based investment community specializing in startup services across the MENA region, has announced its strategic acquisition of Amaana.ai, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) solutions provider. This acquisition strengthens Tawaref’s ability to offer comprehensive, AI-powered services to its expanding portfolio of startups and investors, significantly enhancing its support […]

India-based Gaming firm Jetapult acquires stake in Saudi-based UMX Studio for $4.5 million - Fintech News Saudi Arabia

India-based Gaming firm Jetapult acquires stake in Saudi-based UMX Studio for $4.5 million – Fintech News Saudi Arabia

In a landmark move for the MENA gaming industry, Jetapult, a global strategic investment company backed by Accel, has acquired a significant stake in UMX Studio, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading homegrown game development companies through an all-cash transaction of $4.5 million (about Rs 37.8 crore). The multi-million-dollar all-cash transaction marks Jetapult’s first investment in […]

Saudi EdTech Startup AILA Secures $1.15 Million Pre-Seed Investment to Revolutionize AI-Powered Education

Saudi EdTech Startup AILA Secures $1.15 Million Pre-Seed Investment to Revolutionize AI-Powered Education

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – AILA, a cutting-edge Saudi education technology company, has successfully closed a $1.15 million pre-seed investment round led by Sabah Hub, with additional backing from White Hill Capital and three prominent Saudi angel investors. Founded in 2023 by Yousef Al Sayed, Abdulaziz Bin Muqil, and Nouf Bin Muqil, AILA is on a […]

Saudi Arabia-based logistics startup Yamm Closes Pre-Seed Round Led by Flat6Labs

Saudi Arabia-based logistics startup Yamm Closes Pre-Seed Round Led by Flat6Labs

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Yamm, a pioneering startup specializing in automated return and refund solutions, has successfully closed its Pre-Seed funding round with undisclosed amount. The round was led by Flat6Labs with participation from Judah Ventures and a consortium of strategic angel investors. Founded by Sultan Al-Subhi, Mohammed Al-Shalati, and Hamadah Al-Khaldi, Yamm offers an […]

Saudi Proptech Ejari Secures $14.65 Million in Seed Round led by PFG and BECO Capital

Saudi Proptech Ejari Secures $14.65 Million in Seed Round led by PFG and BECO Capital

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 9, 2024: Ejari, a pioneering fintech platform in Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector, has announced the successful closing of a $14.65 million (SAR 55 million) seed financing round. The round was led by Partners for Growth (PFG) and BECO Capital, with notable participation from anb seed, Alinma Pay (the investment […]