Wa’ed Ventures

Wa'ed Ventures is a corporate venture capital fund established in 2013 and based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. With a capital of $500 million, it aims to foster a robust startup ecosystem by investing in local technology-driven startups while encouraging international entrepreneurs to adapt their innovations for the Saudi market. The firm focuses on sectors such as sustainability, manufacturing, digitalization, and social innovation, contributing to the diversification and growth of the Kingdom's economy.

Past deals in Riyadh

Noon Academy

Series B in 2023
Noon Academy is a prominent edtech company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with additional offices in Cairo, Egypt, and Bengaluru, India. Established in 2013, it operates an online learning platform that has served over 12 million students across the Middle East. The platform facilitates collaborative learning by allowing students to study in groups, compete with peers, and access on-demand tutoring. It offers a range of educational content, including free resources and subscription-based services for advanced materials and private tutoring. Noon Academy aims to enhance the learning experience by blending technology with peer-to-peer interactions, making education more engaging and accessible, especially for exam preparation. The company is committed to connecting students with the best teachers, regardless of location, thus expanding its impact in the region and beyond.

Zid زد

Series B in 2022
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.

Squadio

Seed Round in 2022
Squadio is an international platform that connects organizations with vetted tech squads for managing digital product development or improvement. It offers services such as talent vetting, hiring engineers, payroll management, and optional product managers per squad.

Postage

Seed Round in 2021
Postage offers delivery services for various goods ranging from clothing to books offered by 50 local and international e-commerce players. It claims to be the first last-mile operator to offer guaranteed same-day delivery between Riyadh and Dammam, as well as offering a two-hour delivery service across Riyadh.
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