Sanabil Investments, backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), and 500 Global, a leading global venture capital firm, have officially launched Batch 9 of the Sanabil Accelerator. This latest cohort features nine high-potential startups from across the MENA region, each offering bold, tech-driven solutions in rapidly evolving sectors.
A Region-Wide Call for Innovation
Selected from over 850 applicants, these startups represent a powerful mix of ideas from diverse industries such as:
- ✅ Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- ✅ FinTech
- ✅ Climate Tech
- ✅ Retail Tech
- ✅ HR Tech
- ✅ SaaS
- ✅ PropTech
The accelerator, hosted at Sanabil Hub in Riyadh, continues to reinforce Saudi Arabia’s growing role as a launchpad for innovation, entrepreneurship, and global tech scaleups.
What Startups Gain from the Program
The 12-week program is designed to help startups sharpen their business models and scale with precision. Here’s what participating founders receive:
- ✅ Tailored Mentorship – One-on-one guidance from experienced mentors and global operators
- ✅ Investor Access – Introductions to regional and global venture capitalists
- ✅ Strategic Resources – Support in fundraising, growth strategy, and product development
- ✅ Demo Day Exposure – A final pitch event in front of VCs, corporate partners, and ecosystem leaders
Demo Day for this cohort is set for July 2, 2025, offering each startup the chance to showcase their growth and secure funding opportunities.
Meet the Game-Changers of Batch 9
Each of the nine selected startups is solving a critical problem with innovation at its core:
- ✅ CarbonSifr – Uses AI to help businesses monitor and reduce carbon emissions.
- ✅ Endl – Enables low-cost, instant cross-border payments using stablecoins.
- ✅ Feesable Technologies – Offers SMEs upfront cash on unpaid invoices with rapid credit approval.
- ✅ LIVSHO – A real-time live-stream shopping platform for sellers and consumers.
- ✅ Raff Holdings Limited – Connects offline and online retail through integrated inventory systems.
- ✅ ReMatch – Helps real estate agents close more deals through shared listings and buyer insights.
- ✅ Schedex – Reduces labor costs for F&B businesses by up to 15% with smarter workforce management.
- ✅ TwentyToo.ai – Empowers retailers with real-time demand forecasting and pricing optimization.
- ✅ Vennre – A wealth-building platform connecting high-income earners with private market investments.
A Proven Platform for Scale
The Sanabil Accelerator has now supported 98 startups since its launch, with each batch bringing sharper tools and refined strategies to founders. With Batch 9, the focus remains clear: empower MENA’s most promising entrepreneurs to grow regionally and compete globally.