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.
Quant Data & Analytics
Series A in 2022
Quant Data & Analytics is a consultancy company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in data science and offers a range of services including data analytics, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Its expertise extends to data collection, quality management, predictive analytics, and analytics training. Quant aims to empower businesses and government entities by providing them with the tools and insights necessary to become data-driven, thus enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities. Additionally, the company develops a data analytics platform that facilitates project and data management, analytics, and data aggregation, enabling clients to address operational and strategic challenges effectively.
Lean Technologies
Series A in 2022
Lean Technologies Limited is a FinTech startup founded in 2019 and based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company specializes in developing an application programming interface (API) platform that facilitates access to consumer financial data. Its API suite addresses the complexities of fragmented financial infrastructure, allowing businesses to easily access their customers' financial information and execute instant bank transfers. Lean Technologies aims to improve the accessibility, transparency, and functionality of financial data and payment systems, contributing to a more inclusive and interconnected financial ecosystem for both consumers and businesses.
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.
Lamaa is a financial technology company based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, specializing in providing innovative solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The company offers a range of software and online tools designed to streamline banking and tax processes, thereby enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, Lamaa provides invoice financing services, facilitating supply chain finance without the need for promissory notes. This approach aims to improve SMEs' access to financial resources, promoting their inclusion in the broader financial ecosystem. By enabling more effective working capital management for suppliers, Lamaa helps businesses maximize their treasury returns.
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.
Lean Technologies
Seed Round in 2020
Lean Technologies Limited is a FinTech startup founded in 2019 and based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company specializes in developing an application programming interface (API) platform that facilitates access to consumer financial data. Its API suite addresses the complexities of fragmented financial infrastructure, allowing businesses to easily access their customers' financial information and execute instant bank transfers. Lean Technologies aims to improve the accessibility, transparency, and functionality of financial data and payment systems, contributing to a more inclusive and interconnected financial ecosystem for both consumers and businesses.
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.
Dhad
Venture Round in 2019
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.
Noon Academy
Series A in 2019
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.
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.
Syarah Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, operates an online marketplace dedicated to the sale of new and used cars. The company facilitates easy and quick vehicle purchases for both businesses and individuals by providing a platform where users can browse listings, view daily updates on prices and specifications, and directly contact stakeholders without intermediaries. Additionally, Syarah offers car financing options, partnering with various banks and financial institutions to help customers purchase vehicles in installments across Saudi Arabia and the broader region. The company aims to deliver high-quality services that surpass customer expectations.
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.
Syarah Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, operates an online marketplace dedicated to the sale of new and used cars. The company facilitates easy and quick vehicle purchases for both businesses and individuals by providing a platform where users can browse listings, view daily updates on prices and specifications, and directly contact stakeholders without intermediaries. Additionally, Syarah offers car financing options, partnering with various banks and financial institutions to help customers purchase vehicles in installments across Saudi Arabia and the broader region. The company aims to deliver high-quality services that surpass customer expectations.
Morni is a Saudi Arabian company based in Riyadh that specializes in providing roadside assistance services through an interactive smartphone application. Founded in 2014, Morni offers a range of services including towing, battery repair or replacement, emergency vehicle unlocking, tire fixes, and fuel delivery. These services are available to both individuals and corporations across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Countries, ensuring users can address various roadside issues promptly and conveniently.