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Lola Do Inc. is a tech-driven FoodTech company elevating the gifting industry and bringing it into the digital age through customization and innovation. The company has rapidly expanded across the GCC, launching in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Spare is a micro-savings application that offers tools for account information and payment initiation, aimed at enhancing financial product development. By leveraging open banking technology, Spare enables access to transaction data and personal account information, such as account names and balances, from various financial institutions. This functionality allows developers to create customized checkout experiences, facilitating improved financial management for users.

Based in Saudi Arabia, Nearpay is a fintech company dedicated to simplifying merchant payments. They develop innovative payment infrastructure solutions tailored for banks, payment providers, and SaaS startups.

Founded in 2017, Munjz operates a mobile application that connects licensed professionals with customers seeking various home services such as plumbing, electrical work, appliance repair, cleaning, and furniture assembly. It also offers maintenance packages for homes and facilities.

VUZ is a developer of an immersive video platform and social app for XR and Metaverse experiences. It streams 360-degree video, live events, and interactive entertainment across VR, AR, and other devices, enabling users to access immersive content from anywhere. It offers a large library of content (over 20,000 hours) spanning entertainment, creators, and sports, and features such as gyroscope-based navigation and social sharing to enhance realism and interactivity. It aims to connect people by removing travel, time, and access constraints. Founded in 2017, the company operates with offices in Los Angeles, Dubai, and Riyadh.

Bayzat is a technology software-as-a-service company that provides insurance, payroll, and human resources software solutions for businesses. Its platform automates and enhances insurance administration and HR tasks by offering an online insurance marketplace that lets organizations compare and purchase health policies in the United Arab Emirates, along with car insurance services. The company also offers Bayzat Benefits to help users view benefits and exclusions, networks, and nearby providers, and provides payroll automation and HR management tools such as employee records and time-off tracking. Bayzat operates in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia and serves thousands of clients, supporting over 80,000 employees. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Dubai, it focuses on streamlining policy placement, transparent comparison, and integrated payroll and HR workflows to improve employee experience and cost efficiency.

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.

Founded in 2017, Munjz operates a mobile application that connects licensed professionals with customers seeking various home services such as plumbing, electrical work, appliance repair, cleaning, and furniture assembly. It also offers maintenance packages for homes and facilities.

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.

Based in Saudi Arabia, Nearpay is a fintech company dedicated to simplifying merchant payments. They develop innovative payment infrastructure solutions tailored for banks, payment providers, and SaaS startups.

Founded in 2017, Munjz operates a mobile application that connects licensed professionals with customers seeking various home services such as plumbing, electrical work, appliance repair, cleaning, and furniture assembly. It also offers maintenance packages for homes and facilities.

Founded in 2015, Hello World Kids is a Jordan-based company specializing in teaching computer programming to children aged six to twelve. Through its online learning platform, the company offers coding education for students, teachers, and schools up to level 6.

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.

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

Raqamyah is a regulated peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, operating under the supervision of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA). The company focuses on providing financial solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by connecting them directly with individual financiers. Through its innovative technology, Raqamyah offers a variety of financing options, including working capital, inventory financing, point-of-sale financing, and purchase order financing. This approach enables SMEs to access fast and affordable funding, supporting their growth and development in a competitive market.

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.

Founded in 2015, Syarah operates an online marketplace for buying and selling new and used cars. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company streamlines car purchases by connecting buyers directly with sellers, offering daily updated listings and facilitating financing options through various banks.

POSRocket specializes in manufacturing cloud-based point-of-sale systems for various businesses such as restaurants, retail shops, and service providers. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Amman, Jordan.

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.

Marn is an hourly work solutions platform connecting Saudi businesses with thousands of Saudi job seekers in Retail, hospitality, F&B, and Hajj industries. As one of the first Saudi on-demand hourly staffing platform, Marn has had the trust of hundreds of well-known brands and hundred thousands of job seekers. Marn enables businesses to hire hourly staff to manage customers during peak hours and high seasons. All employees are fully vetted through interviews and tests that are prerequisites for joining the platform. Brands using Marn for recruiting save time and effort by letting our technology manage interviews, training, placement, shift scheduling, worker payments, performance reports, and task evaluation. Marn offers other services such as mystery shopper for hotels and retail, and sports events management. Learn more at Marn.io

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.

VUZ is a developer of an immersive video platform and social app for XR and Metaverse experiences. It streams 360-degree video, live events, and interactive entertainment across VR, AR, and other devices, enabling users to access immersive content from anywhere. It offers a large library of content (over 20,000 hours) spanning entertainment, creators, and sports, and features such as gyroscope-based navigation and social sharing to enhance realism and interactivity. It aims to connect people by removing travel, time, and access constraints. Founded in 2017, the company operates with offices in Los Angeles, Dubai, and Riyadh.

Raqamyah is a regulated peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, operating under the supervision of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA). The company focuses on providing financial solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by connecting them directly with individual financiers. Through its innovative technology, Raqamyah offers a variety of financing options, including working capital, inventory financing, point-of-sale financing, and purchase order financing. This approach enables SMEs to access fast and affordable funding, supporting their growth and development in a competitive market.

Buseet Corporation is a shared mobility startup based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in developing an online platform for booking bus rides. Founded in 2016, the platform allows users to easily select their pickup and drop-off points, pay with a credit card, and access information about their driver and bus. Buseet focuses on improving the daily commute for families by offering a one-step booking service that utilizes saved locations and provides options for nearby stations. The platform also features fixed routes and times for air-conditioned buses, along with personalized customer support, enabling users to efficiently plan their daily transportation needs.

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.

Cartlow operates an online marketplace for shopping, specializing in the sale of refurbished, open-box, and certified goods. Its product categories include electronics, appliances, fashion, books, games, and accessories. Founded in 2019, Cartlow is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

POSRocket specializes in manufacturing cloud-based point-of-sale systems for various businesses such as restaurants, retail shops, and service providers. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Amman, Jordan.

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 2017, Chefaa is a Cairo-based company that develops a smart medicine system application. It connects users with local pharmacies for online medication orders and provides medication reminders.

Founded in 2017, Munjz operates a mobile application that connects licensed professionals with customers seeking various home services such as plumbing, electrical work, appliance repair, cleaning, and furniture assembly. It also offers maintenance packages for homes and facilities.

Tamara is a prominent shopping and payments platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and serves the GCC region. Founded in September 2020 by Abdulmajeed Alsukhan and his partners, the company aims to revolutionize shopping, payment, and banking experiences. With a workforce of over 350 employees, Tamara operates additional offices in the UAE, Egypt, Germany, and Vietnam. The platform empowers merchants by providing flexible payment solutions, including installment options, through its application programming interfaces and plugins. This functionality enhances customer experiences and boosts sales for merchants. Tamara has established a robust customer base of 6 million and collaborates with over 15,000 partner merchants, which include both leading global brands and local small and medium enterprises. The company has successfully raised significant funding, highlighting its strong market presence and growth potential.

VUZ is a developer of an immersive video platform and social app for XR and Metaverse experiences. It streams 360-degree video, live events, and interactive entertainment across VR, AR, and other devices, enabling users to access immersive content from anywhere. It offers a large library of content (over 20,000 hours) spanning entertainment, creators, and sports, and features such as gyroscope-based navigation and social sharing to enhance realism and interactivity. It aims to connect people by removing travel, time, and access constraints. Founded in 2017, the company operates with offices in Los Angeles, Dubai, and Riyadh.

The Chefz is a gourmet food and sweets delivery platform in Riyadh. It operates a mobile app that lets customers order from elite restaurants, bakeries, and chocolate stores and have meals and desserts delivered to their doorstep. The platform connects food providers and restaurant operators, supporting diverse cuisine options, real-time order tracking, and flexible payment methods. The service focuses on delivering high-quality, curated offerings through a user-friendly app.

QiDZ is a mobile platform that connects parents with after-school, entertainment, and education vendors, helping families discover, plan, and book activities for kids. The app offers a curated selection of kid-friendly experiences, deals, and dining options, providing an easy, one-stop destination to search and book activities online. By linking families with vendors and facilitating instant online bookings, QiDZ aims to simplify family outings and support vendors in reaching a targeted audience. The company originated in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Cartlow operates an online marketplace for shopping, specializing in the sale of refurbished, open-box, and certified goods. Its product categories include electronics, appliances, fashion, books, games, and accessories. Founded in 2019, Cartlow is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

POSRocket specializes in manufacturing cloud-based point-of-sale systems for various businesses such as restaurants, retail shops, and service providers. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Amman, Jordan.

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.

Shroo7 is an educational technology company based in Saudi Arabia, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing an online learning platform that offers a range of educational tools and resources. The platform provides students with access to on-demand video courses and recorded lectures across various subjects, catering specifically to Arabic-speaking audiences. By focusing on quality and safety, Shroo7 aims to enhance productivity and knowledge acquisition among learners, positioning itself as a valuable resource in the realm of online education.

Mntrni operates a mobile mentoring platform that connects users to vetted experts across fields such as business, scientific research, and quality of life. The platform enables live audio and video sessions, along with tools for booking, reminders, online meetings, and appointment confirmations. Available on Android and iOS, it serves individuals, businesses, and young people seeking guidance, advice, and skill development. Founded in 2017 and based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Mntrni aims to facilitate mentorship and knowledge sharing through scalable, remote interactions.

Dabchy SARL, established in 2016 by Ameni Mansouri, Ghazi Ketata, and Osama Mahjoub, operates an online peer-to-peer fashion marketplace based in Tunis, Tunisia. The platform facilitates the buying, selling, exchanging, and reviewing of new and used clothing items, shoes, jewelry, accessories, bags, and beauty products. It combines elements of a social network and forum, allowing users to interact through likes, comments, and fashion tips.

Founded in 2017, Munjz operates a mobile application that connects licensed professionals with customers seeking various home services such as plumbing, electrical work, appliance repair, cleaning, and furniture assembly. It also offers maintenance packages for homes and facilities.

Shezlong is an online mental health platform based in Cairo, Egypt, established in 2014. It is recognized as the first and largest online psychotherapy service targeting Arabic-speaking individuals, primarily in the MENA region but also serving clients in over 85 countries worldwide. The platform connects users with licensed therapists through video sessions, ensuring privacy and convenience. Shezlong offers a comprehensive range of services, including access to informative blogs, psychometric assessments, and personalized therapist recommendations, all designed to support users in their mental wellness journey. With a network of over 350 therapists, Shezlong aims to empower both clients and mental health professionals, making professional counseling accessible and integrated into users' daily lives.

Taskty.com is an online marketplace based in Egypt that connects users with individuals and service agencies to fulfill various short-term tasks for both home and business. Founded in 2012, the platform offers a diverse range of services, including translation, copywriting, graphic design, event photography, house maintenance, and private nursing. Additionally, Taskty provides access to a variety of household services, such as housekeeping, pest control, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work, allowing customers to select providers based on their specific needs and budget.

Caramella is a Saudi Arabian company that develops an online platform for publishing social media content. It offers over 80 templates to create stylish, easy-to-use blog posts on various topics.

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.

Dhad is an audio publishing house based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded by Manar Saud Alomayri in 2014. The company specializes in producing and publishing a wide range of fiction and non-fiction audiobooks in standard Arabic for both adults and children. Dhad's platform allows users to access these titles through its mobile apps and website, making it convenient for listeners to enjoy Arabic content on any device from anywhere.

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.

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

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.

Buseet Corporation is a shared mobility startup based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in developing an online platform for booking bus rides. Founded in 2016, the platform allows users to easily select their pickup and drop-off points, pay with a credit card, and access information about their driver and bus. Buseet focuses on improving the daily commute for families by offering a one-step booking service that utilizes saved locations and provides options for nearby stations. The platform also features fixed routes and times for air-conditioned buses, along with personalized customer support, enabling users to efficiently plan their daily transportation needs.

Shroo7 is an educational technology company based in Saudi Arabia, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing an online learning platform that offers a range of educational tools and resources. The platform provides students with access to on-demand video courses and recorded lectures across various subjects, catering specifically to Arabic-speaking audiences. By focusing on quality and safety, Shroo7 aims to enhance productivity and knowledge acquisition among learners, positioning itself as a valuable resource in the realm of online education.

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.

Buseet Corporation is a shared mobility startup based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in developing an online platform for booking bus rides. Founded in 2016, the platform allows users to easily select their pickup and drop-off points, pay with a credit card, and access information about their driver and bus. Buseet focuses on improving the daily commute for families by offering a one-step booking service that utilizes saved locations and provides options for nearby stations. The platform also features fixed routes and times for air-conditioned buses, along with personalized customer support, enabling users to efficiently plan their daily transportation needs.

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 2015, Syarah operates an online marketplace for buying and selling new and used cars. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company streamlines car purchases by connecting buyers directly with sellers, offering daily updated listings and facilitating financing options through various banks.

Caramella is a Saudi Arabian company that develops an online platform for publishing social media content. It offers over 80 templates to create stylish, easy-to-use blog posts on various topics.

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.

MENAbytes is an online media publication based in Saudi Arabia, established in 2017, that focuses on technology and startups within the Middle East and North Africa. The platform aims to represent and connect the regional startup community by providing comprehensive coverage of the latest developments, trends, and funding deals in the sector. Operating as a subsidiary of Riseup LLC since 2019, MENAbytes delivers exclusive reports and insights, facilitating greater awareness and engagement among entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders in the MENA startup ecosystem.

Dhad is an audio publishing house based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded by Manar Saud Alomayri in 2014. The company specializes in producing and publishing a wide range of fiction and non-fiction audiobooks in standard Arabic for both adults and children. Dhad's platform allows users to access these titles through its mobile apps and website, making it convenient for listeners to enjoy Arabic content on any device from anywhere.

SocialDice Inc. is a Dubai-based company that specializes in developing and operating recruitment software and an applicant tracking system. Founded in 2013, it offers a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product designed to enhance the hiring process for employers. SocialDice enables organizations to advertise job openings across multiple platforms with minimal effort, including well-known job sites. The software utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to analyze candidate qualifications, providing insights into their skills and experiences. It centralizes the entire hiring process, allowing employers to manage applicants, conduct interviews, and collaborate with hiring teams from a single dashboard. Additionally, SocialDice facilitates communication with candidates and offers tools to create professional job descriptions, track hiring metrics, and improve overall recruitment effectiveness. The company also operates an office in Ramallah, Palestine, further extending its reach in the recruitment technology sector.

Bayzat is a technology software-as-a-service company that provides insurance, payroll, and human resources software solutions for businesses. Its platform automates and enhances insurance administration and HR tasks by offering an online insurance marketplace that lets organizations compare and purchase health policies in the United Arab Emirates, along with car insurance services. The company also offers Bayzat Benefits to help users view benefits and exclusions, networks, and nearby providers, and provides payroll automation and HR management tools such as employee records and time-off tracking. Bayzat operates in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia and serves thousands of clients, supporting over 80,000 employees. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Dubai, it focuses on streamlining policy placement, transparent comparison, and integrated payroll and HR workflows to improve employee experience and cost efficiency.