US-based SaaS startup, BloomPath raised $1.3 million in a pre-seed round led by RAED Ventures, with participat ..Read More

US-based SaaS startup, BloomPath raised $1.3 million in a pre-seed round led by RAED Ventures, with participation from Ulu Ventures, Wamda Capital, +VC, and angel investors. The funding aimed to support BloomPath’s product development, team expansion, and customer acquisition. Founded in 2024, BloomPath provides AI-powered workflow software to track progress, analyse patterns, and improve team performance.
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Oman-based B2B traveltech startup, Darrbak closed an undisclosed pre-seed funding round led by the Future Fund ..Read More

Oman-based B2B traveltech startup, Darrbak closed an undisclosed pre-seed funding round led by the Future Fund under the Oman Investment Authority (OIA). The investment aimed to enhance Darrbak’s digital infrastructure and expand its corporate client base across Oman and the region. Founded in 2025, Darrbak provides tech-enabled travel management solutions for corporates and government entities.
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• Travel-tech

Saudi Arabia-based subscription management platform Techrar secured $1.6 million in funding, led by Aramco’s ..Read More

Saudi Arabia-based subscription management platform Techrar secured $1.6 million in funding, led by Aramco’s VC arm, Wa’ed Ventures. Founded in 2022 by Safwan Saigh, Fawzan Alkhlawi, and Rania Shaker, Techrar provides tools for managing subscriptions, memberships, and recurring billing. The capital was allocated to support team expansion, enhance product development, and drive customer acquisition across the region.
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UAE-based fintech, Zest Equity raised $4.3 million in a pre-Series A round led by Prosus Ventures, with partic ..Read More

UAE-based fintech, Zest Equity raised $4.3 million in a pre-Series A round led by Prosus Ventures, with participation from Morgan Stanley Inclusive and Sustainable Ventures. The capital followed a $3.8 million seed round closed in October 2023. The latest funding aimed to expand Zest’s footprint in KSA and UAE, strengthen its team, enhance its product offerings, and scale its technology infrastructure.
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UAE-based e-commerce platform, Hushday secured $550,000 in a pre-seed funding round from undisclosed regional ..Read More

UAE-based e-commerce platform, Hushday secured $550,000 in a pre-seed funding round from undisclosed regional investors. Founded in 2025 by Jennifer Cohen Solal and Riad Djabri, Hushday offers an invitation-only platform for luxury and premium brands’ excess inventory. The funding was intended to support the platform’s launch in the UAE and its planned expansion into Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait.
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• Ecommerce

Calo, a Saudi-headquartered foodtech company, expanded into the UK by acquiring Fresh Fitness Food. The move f ..Read More

Calo, a Saudi-headquartered foodtech company, expanded into the UK by acquiring Fresh Fitness Food. The move followed Calo’s $25 million Series B funding round in December, led by Nuwa Capital with participation from STV, Khwarizmi Ventures, and regional family offices. The acquisition marked a key milestone in deploying the raised capital to support international expansion and strengthen its position in the health-focused meal delivery market.
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• Foodtech

Backed by a $25 million Series B round secured in December—led by Nuwa Capital and joined by STV, Khwarizmi ..Read More

Backed by a $25 million Series B round secured in December—led by Nuwa Capital and joined by STV, Khwarizmi Ventures, and regional investors—Calo acquired Detox Kitchen to deepen its UK footprint. The strategic acquisition aligned with Calo’s post-funding growth strategy, using capital to integrate mission-aligned brands and accelerate its international reach in the personalised meal subscription space.
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• Foodtech

Saudi Arabia-based Miran and Egypt-based Welnes announced their merger, backed by leading investors including ..Read More

Saudi Arabia-based Miran and Egypt-based Welnes announced their merger, backed by leading investors including Flat6Labs, Samurai Incubate, UI Investments, and prominent angel investors—one of whom, a Doroob VC member, led the deal. The merger combined Miran’s AI-driven health platform with Welnes’ fitness community, reflecting strategic investor confidence and aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals of fostering a health-conscious society through innovation and local entrepreneurship.
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• Healthtech