Zid is a cloud-based multi-channel commerce platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses in Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Riyadh, Zid enables merchants to create their own branded eStores while integrating with various supply chain players. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools that allow users to manage products and inventory, process orders and payments, ship products, and build customer relationships. It also provides analytics and reporting features, facilitating data-driven decision-making, and offers access to financing options. Zid's mission is to simplify the entry of retailers into electronic commerce, making it accessible and professional for businesses in the region.
ZenHR
Venture Round in 2022
ZenHR is a cloud-based human resources management system based in Amman, Jordan, with additional locations in Dubai and Riyadh. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in providing HR software solutions tailored for the Middle East and North Africa region. ZenHR's platform includes a comprehensive suite of features such as onboarding and offboarding, employee self-service, attendance and time tracking, payroll, and performance evaluation. The software is designed to comply with local labor laws, social insurance, tax regulations, and expat requirements, making it suitable for a wide range of clients from small and medium enterprises to larger organizations. By automating processes like salary calculations and offering user-friendly interfaces, ZenHR aims to enhance the overall HR experience for both departments and employees, facilitating a seamless transition from the hiring phase to retirement.
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.
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.
MRSOOL is an on-demand delivery network based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that enables consumers to order products from any store within the cities it serves. Founded in 2015, the company has developed a unique platform that facilitates a customer-to-customer network, allowing users to interact through a chat-based interface to describe their delivery needs creatively. This innovative approach empowers couriers to bid on deliveries, ensuring a scalable and self-regulating service model. By early 2019, MRSOOL had processed over 1 billion Riyals in transactions and served more than 10 million users across Saudi Arabia, establishing itself as a pioneer in the region's on-demand service fulfillment market.
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.
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.
Vezeeta is a digital healthcare platform based in Heliopolis, Egypt, established in 2011. It facilitates connections between patients and healthcare providers across the Middle East and Africa, specifically in countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Lebanon. The platform allows patients to search for, compare, and book appointments with doctors, leveraging over 200,000 verified reviews to enhance decision-making. In addition to patient-facing services, Vezeeta offers innovative software solutions for healthcare providers, including clinic management tools that streamline operations and improve patient experiences. The platform also supports features such as live scheduling, automated medication reminders, and options for in-clinic, virtual, or at-home consultations, thereby empowering millions of patients to access and manage their healthcare efficiently.
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.
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.
Property Finder
Private Equity Round in 2018
Founded in 2005 by Michael Lahyani, Property Finder is a pioneering property portal operating across the Middle East and North Africa. It facilitates over 14 million monthly visits, offering real estate listings and services for buying, selling, leasing, and renting properties. The company is renowned for its innovation in proptech, having launched tools such as PF Flex, Super Agent, and Data Guru. Property Finder operates a web and app platform across five countries: the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
Souqalmal
Series B in 2017
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.