Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Sanabil Investments, wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and 500 Global, a leading multi-stage venture capital firm, have launched Batch 9 of the Sanabil Accelerator, spotlighting 9 innovative startups from across the MENA region.
This cohort marks a continued commitment to advancing entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development in Saudi Arabia and beyond. Selected from over 850 applications, these startups represent cutting-edge solutions in AI, Fintech, Climate Tech, PropTech, SaaS, Retail Tech, HR Tech, and more.
The 12-week accelerator program, hosted at Sanabil Hub in Riyadh, provides curated mentorship, access to global investor networks, and strategic support. It aims to help these startups accelerate growth and readiness for regional or global scale.
Demo Day will take place on July 2, 2025, where founders will pitch to an exclusive audience of venture capitalists and ecosystem leaders.
Meet Batch 9:
CarbonSifr – AI-powered platform for businesses to monitor and reduce carbon emissions.
Endl – Stablecoin-driven cross-border payment platform enabling instant and low-cost remittances.
Feesable Technologies – Provides SMEs with upfront cash for unpaid invoices and instant credit approvals.
LIVSHO – Live-streaming commerce platform where sellers pitch and sell products in real time.
Raff Holdings Limited – Bridges offline/online retail distribution through an integrated inventory platform.
ReMatch – A proptech tool for real estate agents to share listings and buyer requirements, converting lost deals into closed ones.
Schedex – Workforce management tool that helps F&B businesses reduce labor costs by up to 15%.
TwentyToo.ai – Real-time analytics tool that enables retailers to forecast demand and optimize pricing.
Vennre – Wealth creation platform offering high-income earners access to private market investments.
With a successful track record of accelerating 98 startups, the Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global continues to evolve with each cohort, refining its focus and introducing new tools to better serve visionary founders across the MENA region.
