ThetaRay Ltd. specializes in big data analytics solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to combat financial crime. The company offers a range of software solutions focused on anti-money laundering and fraud detection, including tools for transaction monitoring, digital banking, and ATM threat detection. Its AI-driven platform automatically scans for illicit activities, helping financial institutions and other sectors identify anomalies, manage risks, and improve operational efficiency. Additionally, ThetaRay provides cybersecurity solutions and predictive analytics to enhance protection against emerging threats. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hod HaSharon, Israel, the company has expanded its presence with offices in New York, London, Mexico City, and Singapore, serving a diverse clientele that includes financial institutions, industrial manufacturers, and critical infrastructure providers.
Perception Point
Venture Round in 2023
Perception Point LTD is a cybersecurity technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in advanced threat detection and response. The company offers a cloud-based platform that safeguards organizations from cyber threats by monitoring and preventing attacks across various enterprise collaboration channels, including email, web, and cloud services. Its innovative approach allows direct access to a computer system's CPU, enabling the detection and prevention of threats before they can be exploited. Perception Point serves a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, and education, providing comprehensive solutions to protect sensitive data and networks from phishing and other malicious activities.
OurCrowd
Venture Round in 2023
OurCrowd Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in Jerusalem, Israel, founded in 2013. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on sectors such as transportation technology, greentech, fintech, medtech, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. The firm aims to enable both institutions and individual investors to access venture capital opportunities, emphasizing the importance of a global network in the startup ecosystem. OurCrowd actively selects and vets companies for investment, providing not only capital but also mentorship and support throughout their development. With a presence in regions including the United States, Asia, and the United Kingdom, the firm seeks to build value in its portfolio by facilitating connections, recruiting industry advisors, and navigating future funding rounds. Its commitment extends to investing in innovative solutions addressing urgent technological challenges, particularly in healthcare and digital health.
Appdome
Venture Round in 2023
Appdome Ltd. is a company that specializes in mobile application protection solutions tailored for enterprises across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. Founded in 2012 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Appdome offers a cloud-based platform known as AppFusion, which allows mobile developers and enterprise mobility professionals to integrate third-party functionalities into existing mobile applications without the need for coding. This innovative service accelerates enterprise mobility projects by enabling the simultaneous combination of multiple functions within a single app. Appdome's offerings encompass mobile app security, enterprise access, authentication, identity management, and threat defense, helping organizations protect against cyber threats, mobile fraud, and data theft while enhancing compliance and productivity.
Thunes, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Singapore, is a global B2B payment infrastructure platform that facilitates seamless cross-border payments for various businesses, including major players in the gig economy and fintech sectors. The platform supports transactions in 80 currencies across 132 countries and allows users to accept 300 different payment methods through a single connection. Thunes offers a range of services such as remittance processing, mass payouts, virtual accounts, and payment collection, utilizing application programming interfaces (APIs) to lower transaction fees and enhance interoperability among payment systems. In April 2022, the company acquired a controlling stake in Tookitaki, a compliance platform that bolsters Thunes' capabilities in anti-money laundering and fraud prevention. The company operates regional offices in major cities including London, Paris, and Dubai, and is backed by various investors, including Visa and Bessemer Venture Partners.
Zid is an e-commerce in a box - solution that any retailer can use to start their eRetail. Zid helps them to build their own eStores (with their own name and identity) and integrates them with the supply chain players to enable them to manage and with ease. The company aims to enable the retail sector to enter the world of electronic retail in an easy and professional. Zid was founded in 2017 and based in Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia.
ZenHR
Venture Round in 2022
ZenHR is a cloud-based human resources management system based in Amman, Jordan, with additional offices in Dubai and Riyadh. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on the Middle East and North Africa, providing a comprehensive suite of HR solutions tailored to local labor laws, expat regulations, and tax requirements. ZenHR's software includes features such as onboarding and offboarding, attendance and time tracking, payroll, performance evaluation, and employee self-service tools. By streamlining HR processes, ZenHR aims to enhance the experience for both HR departments and employees, facilitating a seamless transition from recruitment to retirement. The platform serves a range of clients, from small and medium-sized enterprises to larger organizations, positioning itself as a leader in the B2B HR SaaS market in the region.
Tamara is a prominent shopping and payments platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and serves the GCC region. Founded by Abdulmajeed Alsukhan and his partners, the company aims to transform the shopping, payment, and banking experience for consumers. With a workforce of over 350 employees, Tamara has established a significant presence, operating offices in the UAE, Egypt, Germany, and Vietnam. Since its inception in September 2020, Tamara has raised approximately $366 million in both equity and debt from notable investors, including Sanabil Investments and Goldman Sachs. The platform boasts around 6 million customers and partners with more than 15,000 merchants, featuring a mix of global and regional brands as well as local small and medium enterprises. Tamara empowers merchants by providing flexible payment options through its application programming interfaces, allowing clients to increase sales by offering installment payment plans.
NymCard is a payment processing platform founded in 2016, with operations based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and a subsidiary in London, United Kingdom. The company focuses on providing a comprehensive online payments solution that enhances user experience, security, and data management. NymCard offers mobile wallet solutions, card issuance and processing, and cloud-based services, allowing financial institutions in Africa and the Middle East to issue innovative digital payment products. By leveraging open APIs and mobile SDKs, NymCard enables clients to provide plastic, virtual, or tokenized cards to users quickly and efficiently, facilitating access to the digital economy. The platform aims to streamline the account opening process and ensure secure online transactions, addressing the challenges of low payment card penetration in its target regions.
Instabug, Inc. is a mobile observability platform that assists developers in enhancing the quality and performance of their applications. Founded in 2012 and initially known as AStarApps, the company is headquartered in Giza, Egypt, and has expanded its operations to California, United States. Instabug provides advanced tools for crash and bug reporting, application performance monitoring, and user feedback collection, enabling developers to identify and resolve issues effectively. The platform supports over 4 billion devices globally, offering real-time insights throughout the application lifecycle to help mobile teams deliver seamless user experiences and drive sustained growth. Through its AI-powered capabilities, Instabug aims to empower developers and enterprises to optimize their applications and enhance overall user satisfaction.
Toka
Venture Round in 2022
Toka Group, founded in 2018 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, specializes in developing intelligence gathering technologies aimed at enhancing homeland security. The company focuses on creating tailored ecosystems of cyber capabilities and software products for governmental, law enforcement, and security agencies. Toka's technologies provide software-based platforms that facilitate intelligence gathering, enabling agencies to make informed decisions swiftly and accurately. By strengthening cyber defenses, Toka assists its clients in combating terrorism and cybercrime effectively.
Brimore is a social commerce platform that connects emerging brand owners with a network of individual distributors, enabling them to market and sell their products via social media. The platform facilitates a parallel distribution channel, allowing small local manufacturers to reach consumers directly through freelance sales agents. By leveraging data analytics, Brimore provides nationwide coverage across all twenty-seven governorates, enhancing the visibility and accessibility of emerging brands in the market. This approach supports local businesses by expanding their sales reach and fostering a community-driven sales model.
Sary is a digital B2B marketplace based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that connects small businesses with merchant wholesalers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Launched in 2018, the platform allows small and medium-sized enterprises, including mini-market chains, hotels, restaurants, and convenience shops, to efficiently procure a wide range of products such as milk, tea, coffee, water, soft drinks, juices, oils, and chocolates. Sary's user-friendly mobile and web application enables customers to place orders for wholesale items, ranging from small boxes to large truckloads, with delivery options available as quickly as 24 hours. The company has expanded its services to 12 major cities and has served over 40,000 customers while collaborating with more than 1,700 brands and wholesalers. Sary aims to streamline the supply chain in the wholesale industry, providing businesses with immediate price quotations, product comparisons, and insights to help manage costs effectively.
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 specializes in developing and localizing mobile games for Arabic-speaking smartphone users. The company collaborates with international studios to adapt games, ensuring they resonate culturally and linguistically with the Arabic audience. Tamatem's portfolio includes various genres, such as racing, RPG-MMO, strategy, puzzle, and trivia games. With a focus on user acquisition, distribution, and monetization, Tamatem has successfully published 40 games that have garnered over 50 million downloads. The company is recognized for its expertise in making games relevant to the regional market, enhancing their potential for success.
MRSOOL is an on-demand delivery platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2015. The company enables users to order products from any store within its operational cities, facilitating the transportation of goods directly to consumers' doorsteps. MRSOOL has experienced significant growth, processing over 1 billion Riyals and serving more than 10 million users by early 2019. It pioneered a unique customer-to-customer network in the region, allowing users to describe their delivery needs through a chat-based interface. This innovative model empowers couriers to bid for delivery jobs, creating a scalable and self-regulating system that enhances user experience and operational efficiency.
Halan
Venture Round in 2021
Halan is a ride-hailing application that provides two and three-wheeler vehicle rides and on-demand logistics. The application also caters to businesses, offering smart-tech last-mile delivery through their integrated smart services using motorcycle and tricycles. It allows customers to request motorbike or tuk-tuk rides, or order food or goods for delivery via motorbikes or cargo tricycles. Halan also offers on-demand logistics solutions to support large organizations and small businesses alike in their distribution and supply chain. It also provides convenience and safety, while for the driver it offers incremental business. The application has delivered partnerships with fast-food chains like McDonald’s, KFC and Pizza Hut in Egypt. Halan was founded in November 2017 and is based in Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt.
Akinon
Venture Round in 2021
Akinon is a company that specializes in developing cloud-based omnichannel applications tailored for the retail industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, with additional offices in London, Dubai, and Athens, Akinon offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions. Its key products include an order management system that coordinates various eCommerce operations, an in-store application that integrates inventories from physical locations and warehouses, and a marketplace solution that enhances product management. Additionally, Akinon provides a customizable eCommerce platform designed to improve conversion rates and a tool for synchronizing sales channels across devices. By focusing on both business and technical needs, Akinon enables retailers to create unique and efficient shopping experiences that drive customer engagement and optimize sales without requiring disruptive platform changes.
Maxab is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Cairo, Egypt, that connects food and grocery retailers with suppliers, focusing on underserved markets. Founded in 2018, the company aims to transform the informal grocery and food market through innovative technologies and efficient supply chain solutions tailored to the needs of local retailers. Maxab's mobile platform facilitates an e-marketplace and offers logistics services, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of goods. By enhancing access to a wide range of products and providing operational support, Maxab empowers retailers to streamline their procurement processes and improve their overall business efficiency.
Kitopi is a Kitchen as a Service (KaaS) platform that facilitates the establishment of delivery-only restaurant locations by offering managed kitchen infrastructure and software solutions. Founded in 2018 by Mohamad Ballout, Saman Darkan, Bader Ataya, and Andy Arenas, Kitopi operates a network of over 60 cloud kitchens across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The company enables restaurateurs to minimize capital expenditure and streamline operations by providing essential services such as management, call assistance, delivery management, trained staff, and specialized technology. Although Kitopi expanded into the United States in 2019, it exited the market following the onset of the pandemic.
Katalon LLC, founded in 2016 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in automation testing solutions. The company provides a comprehensive quality management platform that supports web, mobile, API, and desktop testing. Katalon's platform facilitates the planning, authoring, and execution of automated tests, allowing quality assurance, DevOps, and software teams to enhance the software development process. By promoting seamless integration across various applications and environments, Katalon enables teams to deliver superior customer experiences more efficiently.
RoadSync, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating an online payment platform tailored for the logistics industry, among others. Since its founding in 2015 and rebranding from MyLumper Corp. in December 2017, RoadSync has developed a payment portal that facilitates instant receipt generation for carriers, brokers, and drivers, while also providing visibility into billing activities and managing recurring transaction emails. The platform serves a variety of clients, including warehouses, repair and tow services, and logistics providers, enhancing their financial operations by streamlining expense management and enabling secure payment acceptance. This automation not only accelerates payment processes but also improves oversight for both payers and vendors, positioning RoadSync as a key financial solution in the rapidly evolving logistics sector. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Foodics is a company that specializes in cloud-based restaurant management systems, primarily utilizing iPads for its operations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia, Foodics provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed for the restaurant industry, including point-of-sale transactions, inventory management, employee scheduling, and customer loyalty programs. Its solutions also feature management dashboards and kitchen displays, along with various add-on iOS applications. Serving thousands of clients across the Middle East, Foodics aims to enhance revenue and customer relationships for restaurants, food trucks, cafes, and fast-food chains. The platform supports operations in both English and Arabic, catering to a diverse clientele. With a focus on user-friendly technology, Foodics has facilitated over a billion orders, emphasizing its commitment to simplifying restaurant management.
SalesLoft
Series E in 2021
Salesloft, Inc. is a provider of sales information automation software, established in 2011 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company develops a cloud-based Revenue Orchestration Platform that leverages artificial intelligence to assist sales and marketing teams in prioritizing their efforts and enhancing engagement throughout the sales process. Its software allows users to build and manage lists of sales leads, conduct prospect searches, and capture comprehensive information about potential customers, including contact details and social data. Additionally, Salesloft enables the integration of this data into customer relationship management (CRM) systems, facilitating effective communication and conversion of target accounts. With over 5,000 clients, including prominent organizations like Google, IBM, and Cisco, Salesloft aims to drive sustainable revenue growth and improve operational efficiency in modern B2B sales.
Chime Solutions
Series A in 2020
Chime Solutions, Inc. is a Georgia-based provider of outsourced customer-contact solutions, established in 2013. The company specializes in a range of customer care services, including account management, appointment scheduling, benefits enrollment administration, help desk and technical support, sales assistance, and multi-lingual support. Chime Solutions also offers seasonal services to address short-term needs such as open enrollment and retail support, as well as solutions for unexpected events like data breaches and weather impacts. Additionally, the company provides on-demand staffing services through a mobile app to help clients manage staffing gaps. Chime Solutions serves a diverse clientele across various industries, including financial services, insurance, healthcare, and telecommunications, ensuring reliable and flexible business process outsourcing services.
Startchy is a company based in Beirut, Lebanon, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in manufacturing natural edible coating solutions aimed at extending the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2017, Startchy has developed a novel, organic coating synthesized from starch-based bioplastics. This innovative solution not only doubles the shelf life of fresh produce but also helps preserve color, reduce respiration, and minimize transpiration rates in temperature-controlled environments. By providing a natural, harmless, and flavorless alternative to traditional wax and plastic methods, Startchy enables resellers and exporters of fruits and vegetables to maintain product quality and freshness more effectively.
Worthix
Venture Round in 2020
Worthix is a self-adaptive survey that uses AI to precisely measure the “why” behind buying decisions. It is a Silicon Valley born, Atlanta based software company focused that helps companies develop amazing customer experiences. It has developed the world’s first customer survey technology scientifically built with Artificial Intelligence to measure purchase, loyalty, and churn decisions. The Worthix approach uses real-time answers to suggest questions based on what customers want to talk about rather than a fixed survey. This allows clients to capture insights based on the most current realities the customers are exposed to, capturing changes as they happen.
WellBe Ltd. is a company that focuses on enhancing emotional well-being through its innovative platform. Founded in 2015 and based in Nazareth, Israel, WellBe offers a digital bracelet and a mobile application designed to monitor heart rate and assess stress and calmness levels. Utilizing a patent-pending algorithm, the application tracks these levels in relation to time, location, and social interactions. It provides users with insights into their stress triggers and recommends meditation and other well-being exercises. The bracelet features biofeedback sensors that measure Heart Rate Variability (HRV) to deliver real-time data on stress levels, allowing individuals to manage their emotional health effectively throughout their daily activities.
Vezeeta is a digital healthcare platform based in Heliopolis, Egypt, that connects patients with healthcare providers across the Middle East and Africa, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Lebanon. Founded in 2011, the platform allows patients to search, compare, book, and review doctors, leveraging more than 200,000 verified reviews to enhance the decision-making process. Vezeeta offers a user-friendly experience, enabling patients to schedule appointments for in-clinic, virtual, or at-home consultations in as little as one minute. In addition to patient services, the company provides innovative software solutions for healthcare providers, facilitating clinic management and improving overall healthcare experiences. With features like live scheduling, automated appointment reminders, and comprehensive information on healthcare providers, Vezeeta aims to empower patients and enhance access to quality healthcare in the region.
TruKKer is a technology-enabled truck aggregator founded in 2016 and based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The company operates a logistics and fleet management platform that simplifies road freight and logistics operations by connecting shippers with available trucks in real-time. This integration of supply and demand enhances asset utilization, reduces transportation costs, and provides reliable cross-border services. TruKKer's cloud-based freight solutions offer comprehensive coverage and a full-service portfolio for shippers, carriers, and businesses, leveraging real-time data analytics to ensure transparency and efficiency. The company’s rapid growth has opened up opportunities for data monetization and consolidated procurement, further solidifying its position in the logistics market.
Bayzat LLC operates an online platform in the United Arab Emirates that allows users to compare and purchase health insurance policies. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Dubai, the company also provides a suite of services including Bayzat Benefits, which enables users to track their insurance policies, view benefits and exclusions, and access information about covered networks and nearby hospitals. In addition to health insurance, Bayzat offers car insurance services and human resource software solutions that help businesses manage employee records, track time off, and administer health benefits. By streamlining the insurance and payroll processes, Bayzat aims to enhance the overall employee experience for over 80,000 individuals, particularly focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises.
SmartMessage
Venture Round in 2019
SmartMessage is a technology company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in omni-channel marketing software solutions. The company provides both on-premise and cloud-based platforms that facilitate effective marketing engagement between organizations and their target audiences. SmartMessage's platform is designed to address challenges in digital transformation by delivering real-time data that enables brands to connect meaningfully with customers. This capability allows clients to respond to customer intent and actions promptly, ensuring relevant communications across multiple channels. As a result, businesses can confidently scale their marketing efforts to reach millions of customers in real time.
Jamalon, Inc. is the largest online bookstore in the Middle East, established in 2010 and headquartered in Amman, Jordan. The company offers a vast selection of over 9.3 million titles in Arabic and English from approximately 30,000 publishers. Jamalon specializes in providing home delivery services and customized payment methods tailored to the needs of customers in the region. Its extensive catalog includes books across various genres from both well-known and emerging authors, enabling publishers to reach a wider audience and facilitating access to literature for readers throughout the Middle East.
Kitopi is a Kitchen as a Service (KaaS) platform that facilitates the establishment of delivery-only restaurant locations by offering managed kitchen infrastructure and software solutions. Founded in 2018 by Mohamad Ballout, Saman Darkan, Bader Ataya, and Andy Arenas, Kitopi operates a network of over 60 cloud kitchens across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The company enables restaurateurs to minimize capital expenditure and streamline operations by providing essential services such as management, call assistance, delivery management, trained staff, and specialized technology. Although Kitopi expanded into the United States in 2019, it exited the market following the onset of the pandemic.
Property Finder
Private Equity Round in 2018
Property Finder is a leading property portal operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, founded in 2005 by Michael Lahyani. Initially launched as a print magazine, the company transitioned to a digital platform and has expanded its services across several countries, including the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Property Finder facilitates over 14 million monthly visits, connecting home seekers with real estate brokers and developers through its web and app platform. The company offers a wide range of real estate listings, allowing users to search for properties to buy, sell, lease, or rent. It is recognized for its innovative approach in the proptech sector, having introduced features such as Verified Listings, an AI-driven subscription model called PF Flex, and Data Guru, a tool providing market insights for informed decision-making. Property Finder is also known for its commitment to industry collaboration, hosting events to share market knowledge and best practices among real estate professionals.
WellBe
Pre Seed Round in 2018
WellBe Ltd. is a company that focuses on enhancing emotional well-being through its innovative platform. Founded in 2015 and based in Nazareth, Israel, WellBe offers a digital bracelet and a mobile application designed to monitor heart rate and assess stress and calmness levels. Utilizing a patent-pending algorithm, the application tracks these levels in relation to time, location, and social interactions. It provides users with insights into their stress triggers and recommends meditation and other well-being exercises. The bracelet features biofeedback sensors that measure Heart Rate Variability (HRV) to deliver real-time data on stress levels, allowing individuals to manage their emotional health effectively throughout their daily activities.
Souqalmal
Series B in 2017
Souqalmal.com is the leading financial comparison site in the Middle East with operations in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE. The company has empowers customers to make decisions on their best deal on credit cards, mortgages, personal loans and insurance products. The company has raised 3 rounds of fundraise and over USD 12M to date. Shareholders include major comparison site GoCompare from the UK, Hummingbird Ventures, Riyadh Taqnia Fund, 500 Start up amongst others. Multiple awards from the Best Online Business of the Year by Gulf Capital to The UAE start up of the Year by Forbes, the company has thrived and grown its insurance business 7X in 3 years.
Aurora Labs
Venture Round in 2017
Aurora Labs Ltd is a software development company based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, with additional offices in Munich, Skopje, Boston, and Detroit. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technologies to address the complexities of automotive software development. Aurora Labs provides AI-based vehicle software intelligence that spans the entire lifecycle of a vehicle, including software development, testing, integration, quality control, and over-the-air updates. Its solutions help automotive manufacturers manage software costs and resources more efficiently while ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO-26262/ASIL-D and ASPICE-L2. With approximately 100 patents granted and a commitment to innovation, Aurora Labs has positioned itself as a key player in the evolution of software-defined vehicles, with its products being adopted globally in upcoming car models.